themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Michael Owen gives bizarre explanation why he joined Man United

Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has offered a bizarre explanation for his switch to Old Trafford .
Owen joined United in 2009 from Newcastle United , going on to score five times in 31 league appearances across three years .
But before leaving Newcastle for United , he admits he tried everything to join Liverpool first .
After that , he claims it was just a case of joining the best of the teams whose fans despised him .
“ I was leaving Newcastle and the first thing I did was phone Carra [ Jamie Carragher ] and said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Owen told BBC Radio 5 Live .
“ Carra got back to me and said ‘ no , he ’ s about to sign someone ’ .
I think it was David Ngog , but he had already had some great players in the team and basically they didn ’ t need another centre-forward .
What do you want me to do at that point ?
“ My agent then spoke to virtually every club on the planet to see who was interested and the options were Hull City , Everton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought process – go to Everton , get hated , go to Man United and get hated as well .
“ As soon as I heard Man United were in for me then I thought , obviously first choice would be Liverpool and to go back there but if Liverpool aren ’ t going to want me and these are all my options then wow , Manchester United in the Champions League , I don ’ t have to move , I know loads of the lads .
It was a brilliant move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my luck when Manchester United came in for me .
Here ’ s me , regressing as a player in my own mind and still the champions of England wanted to sign me .
I was absolutely buzzing when they wanted me .
”

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Former Manchester United striker Michael Owen has offered a bizarre explanation for his switch to Old Trafford.
Owen joined United in 2009 from Newcastle United, going on to score five times in 31 league appearances across three years.
But before leaving Newcastle for United, he admits he tried everything to join Liverpool first.
After that, he claims it was just a case of joining the best of the teams whose fans despised him.
“I was leaving Newcastle and the first thing I did was phone Carra [Jamie Carragher] and said ‘speak to Rafa Benitez’,” Owen told BBC Radio 5 Live .
“Carra got back to me and said ‘no, he’s about to sign someone’. I think it was David Ngog, but he had already had some great players in the team and basically they didn’t need another centre-forward. What do you want me to do at that point?
“My agent then spoke to virtually every club on the planet to see who was interested and the options were Hull City, Everton and Manchester United. You can imagine my thought process – go to Everton, get hated, go to Man United and get hated as well.
“As soon as I heard Man United were in for me then I thought, obviously first choice would be Liverpool and to go back there but if Liverpool aren’t going to want me and these are all my options then wow, Manchester United in the Champions League, I don’t have to move, I know loads of the lads. It was a brilliant move.
“I couldn’t believe my luck when Manchester United came in for me. Here’s me, regressing as a player in my own mind and still the champions of England wanted to sign me. I was absolutely buzzing when they wanted me.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Krispy Kreme is reopening drive thrus and stores today - the full list

Krispy Kreme fans can get their doughnut fix again from today as the chain begins a phased reopening .
Nine drive-thru branches will reopen as of Tueday May 12 , the company has announced , with a further seven shops offering takeaway .
The stores opening as part of the first phase are : A Krispy Kreme delivery service is also available in Manchester and Bristol .
Customers in other areas close to the reopened stores above can also order deliveries through Deliveroo , Just Eat and Uber Eats .
NHS workers , police and firefighters can enjoy 50 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of May .
Social distancing measures will be in place in all reopened stores including limits on the number of customers in store and a two-metre spaced queuing system .
Screens have also been put in place to protect staff and customers , and the company says PPE is being provided for employees 'as required ' .
The sites will operate with smaller numbers of staff working in shifts , with hand-washing every 20 minutes and sanitising stations in store .
The chain is also increasing its range of pre-packed offerings to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers to order online in advance if they can - though people will be able to call in and pay on the day .
Richard Cheshire , CEO of Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland , said : `` In the past few weeks , we have been busy planning how we can adopt a phased approach to carefully and responsibly continuing to serve our customers in the UK .
`` From Tuesday 12th May , in addition to providing delivery , we are now opening 9 of our drive thrus for customers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as pre ordered click and collect or walk in to take away .
`` Our priority is always to protect our staff and customers , and we have in place a number of new health , safety and social distancing measures which align with all the government guidance .
`` We are grateful to our dedicated Krispy Kreme colleagues , who volunteered to return to work , and have received training on these new measures . ''
Krispy Kreme 's doughnut cabinets are also back in 450 supermarkets across the UK for customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reopened branches .
'More updates ' on the phased reopening are expected in the coming weeks .
Mr Cheshire added : `` In terms of future plans , we will continue to adhere to all Government guidelines , listen to our consumers , and will responsibly and gradually evolve our phased plans accordingly . ''

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Krispy Kreme fans can get their doughnut fix again from today as the chain begins a phased reopening.
Nine drive-thru branches will reopen as of Tueday May 12, the company has announced, with a further seven shops offering takeaway.
The stores opening as part of the first phase are:
Bath
Bristol
Braehead (drive thru only)
Brighton
Edinburgh (drive thru only)
Enfield
Gateshead
Leeds
Thorpe Park Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Peterborough
Shannon Corner
Slough
Windsor
Watford Trade City
A Krispy Kreme delivery service is also available in Manchester and Bristol.
Customers in other areas close to the reopened stores above can also order deliveries through Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.
(Image: Surrey Advertiser)
NHS workers, police and firefighters can enjoy 50% off the entire menu until the end of May.
Social distancing measures will be in place in all reopened stores including limits on the number of customers in store and a two-metre spaced queuing system.
Screens have also been put in place to protect staff and customers, and the company says PPE is being provided for employees 'as required'.
The sites will operate with smaller numbers of staff working in shifts, with hand-washing every 20 minutes and sanitising stations in store.
The chain is also increasing its range of pre-packed offerings to keep contact to a minimum and is asking customers to order online in advance if they can - though people will be able to call in and pay on the day.
Richard Cheshire, CEO of Krispy Kreme UK and Ireland, said: "In the past few weeks, we have been busy planning how we can adopt a phased approach to carefully and responsibly continuing to serve our customers in the UK.
"From Tuesday 12th May, in addition to providing delivery, we are now opening 9 of our drive thrus for customers and a further 7 shops for customers either as pre ordered click and collect or walk in to take away.
"Our priority is always to protect our staff and customers, and we have in place a number of new health, safety and social distancing measures which align with all the government guidance.
"We are grateful to our dedicated Krispy Kreme colleagues, who volunteered to return to work, and have received training on these new measures."
Krispy Kreme's doughnut cabinets are also back in 450 supermarkets across the UK for customers who don't live near one of the reopened branches.
'More updates' on the phased reopening are expected in the coming weeks.
Mr Cheshire added: "In terms of future plans, we will continue to adhere to all Government guidelines, listen to our consumers, and will responsibly and gradually evolve our phased plans accordingly."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Matt Hancock tells This Morning that 'lavish' holidays abroad won't be possible

Matt Hancock told This Morning that summer is effectively cancelled and said `` lavish '' holidays abroad will not be allowed any time soon .
The Health Secretary told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that “ big lavish international holidays ” will not be possible as we continue to battle the coronavirus crisis .
Mr Hancock appeared on the ITV daytime programme to clarify a number of new guidelines delivered by the UK government by PM Boris Johnson on Sunday .
The new rules , which only apply to people in England , include a slight relaxing on returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your family .
But Phil also wanted iron out any uncertainly surrounding holidays .
He asked : “ Do we have to come to the conclusion that summer is essentially cancelled , holidays cancelled , and it will be unlike any summer we have had since the Second World War ?
” “ I think that ’ s likely to be the case .
We haven ’ t made a final decision on that yet , ” he said .
“ We will seek to reopen some hospitality from early July if we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus.
” He continued : “ Social distancing of some kind is going to continue and the conclusion from that is unlikely that big lavish international holidays are not going to be possible for this summer .
“ I just think that is a reality of life.
” This update comes following the government 's announcement that all international air passengers in the UK must quarantine for 14 days .
In his 'road map ' plan to easing lockdown , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all international arrivals not on the pre-decided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation .
They will be required to supply contact and accommodation information and will also be `` strongly advised '' to download and use the NHS contact-tracing app on their phones .
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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Matt Hancock told This Morning that summer is effectively cancelled and said "lavish" holidays abroad will not be allowed any time soon.
The Health Secretary told hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield that “big lavish international holidays” will not be possible as we continue to battle the coronavirus crisis.
Mr Hancock appeared on the ITV daytime programme to clarify a number of new guidelines delivered by the UK government by PM Boris Johnson on Sunday.
The new rules, which only apply to people in England, include a slight relaxing on returning to work and meeting one member of your family.
But Phil also wanted iron out any uncertainly surrounding holidays.
He asked: “Do we have to come to the conclusion that summer is essentially cancelled, holidays cancelled, and it will be unlike any summer we have had since the Second World War?”
(Image: ITV)
Mr Hancock nodded his head before replying.
“I think that’s likely to be the case. We haven’t made a final decision on that yet,” he said.
“We will seek to reopen some hospitality from early July if we keep successfully reducing the spread of this virus.”
He continued: “Social distancing of some kind is going to continue and the conclusion from that is unlikely that big lavish international holidays are not going to be possible for this summer.
“I just think that is a reality of life.”
This update comes following the government's announcement that all international air passengers in the UK must quarantine for 14 days.
In his 'road map' plan to easing lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all international arrivals not on the pre-decided "short list" will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation.
They will be required to supply contact and accommodation information and will also be "strongly advised" to download and use the NHS contact-tracing app on their phones.
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Luke Shaw names three Man Utd Player of the Year candidates

Luke Shaw believes Marcus Rashford , Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be three worthy recipients of the Manchester United Player of the Year award .
Shaw won the award last season after an impressive run of form following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
The defender has continued his form in the current campaign , taking his game to the next level with his place under threat due to the emergence of Brandon Williams .
The former Southampton man revealed that he did n't think he had the best year and admitted there was areas he could improve on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ name one Player of the Year as the season is not yet completed but thinks Marcus Rashford would have won without any doubt had he not suffered a back injury .
`` If Marcus Rashford had been fit for the whole campaign and hadn ’ t suffered his injury , I think he would have won without any doubt at all , '' he wrote on the United website .
`` Rashy would be pushing for the best player of the season across the entire league because he was that good .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole team a massive boost .
It was the best and most confident I ’ ve seen him , so he ’ s absolutely , definitely , a contender . ''
Shaw also named Fred as a contender for the award after Brazilian overcame a difficult start to life in the Premier League to become one of the first names on the team sheet .
He added : `` I have to say that Fred would be up there .
Everyone knows that when you come to a big club like United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to settle in at the start and be the player that you can be straight away .
`` He ’ s adapted to the Premier League this season , his qualities have shone through and he ’ s been a bright light for us .
It ’ s even nicer to see after he had his doubters outside the club .
Fred believed in himself and has had a great season . ''
Finally , Shaw reserved praise for summer signing Wan-Bissaka who has slotted into the United back four seamlessly since his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has wowed fans with his impressive tackling ability but Shaw feels he is making strides in his attacking output too .
`` Beyond those two , I think Harry Maguire has been immense , but I can ’ t look past Aaron Wan-Bissaka , '' he said .
`` For me , he ’ s been the most consistent player this season .
If you look back at all the games we played , I can remember only one mistake , for the penalty at Watford , and that has literally been it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight out of ten in every other game he ’ s played , never puts a foot wrong , puts his foot in the right position every time and , for me , he ’ s the best one v one defender in the world .
No-one can get past him , he ’ s really improved that side of his game and his attacking side too .
`` You can see Azza is learning each day and wanting to learn more too .
He ’ s been a superb signing for us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in there .
`` There are more who I could make a case for , but I ’ ll stick with those three : Rashford , Fred and Wan-Bissaka . ''

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Luke Shaw believes Marcus Rashford, Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be three worthy recipients of the Manchester United Player of the Year award.
Shaw won the award last season after an impressive run of form following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The defender has continued his form in the current campaign, taking his game to the next level with his place under threat due to the emergence of Brandon Williams.
The former Southampton man revealed that he didn't think he had the best year and admitted there was areas he could improve on.
Shaw believes it's difficult to name one Player of the Year as the season is not yet completed but thinks Marcus Rashford would have won without any doubt had he not suffered a back injury.
"If Marcus Rashford had been fit for the whole campaign and hadn’t suffered his injury, I think he would have won without any doubt at all," he wrote on the United website.
"Rashy would be pushing for the best player of the season across the entire league because he was that good. He was on fire at times and gave the whole team a massive boost. It was the best and most confident I’ve seen him, so he’s absolutely, definitely, a contender."
Shaw also named Fred as a contender for the award after Brazilian overcame a difficult start to life in the Premier League to become one of the first names on the team sheet.
He added: "I have to say that Fred would be up there. Everyone knows that when you come to a big club like United, it isn’t always easy to settle in at the start and be the player that you can be straight away.
"He’s adapted to the Premier League this season, his qualities have shone through and he’s been a bright light for us. It’s even nicer to see after he had his doubters outside the club. Fred believed in himself and has had a great season."
Finally, Shaw reserved praise for summer signing Wan-Bissaka who has slotted into the United back four seamlessly since his move from Crystal Palace.
The defender has wowed fans with his impressive tackling ability but Shaw feels he is making strides in his attacking output too.
"Beyond those two, I think Harry Maguire has been immense, but I can’t look past Aaron Wan-Bissaka," he said.
"For me, he’s been the most consistent player this season. If you look back at all the games we played, I can remember only one mistake, for the penalty at Watford, and that has literally been it.
"He has been a solid eight out of ten in every other game he’s played, never puts a foot wrong, puts his foot in the right position every time and, for me, he’s the best one v one defender in the world. No-one can get past him, he’s really improved that side of his game and his attacking side too.
"You can see Azza is learning each day and wanting to learn more too. He’s been a superb signing for us, so I have to have him in there.
"There are more who I could make a case for, but I’ll stick with those three: Rashford, Fred and Wan-Bissaka."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--How Aaron Wan-Bissaka overcame difficult start at Manchester United

On one of Aaron Wan-Bissaka 's first forays into Manchester he visited Selfridges on Exchange Square and was quickly clocked by photographers .
Wan-Bissaka clocked them just as he was about to exit the building and stopped abruptly , conferred with a friend and waited .
He pulled his hood up and , after around 10 minutes , blended into the bustling city centre throng and to a waiting car on St Mary 's Gate .
If Wan-Bissaka was more familiar with Manchester he would have made his departure via the underground car park .
Some players ' personalities mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ undeniable introvert in his first months at United .
Teammates noticed his withdrawn behaviour and Wan-Bissaka quickly found himself isolated after uprooting to the north from the south .
Daniel James , another signing with a quiet personality , quickly found a social group and expressed himself through standout training performances in his first week at Carrington .
`` You could n't lay a glove on him , '' an onlooker told the MEN .
Harsher words were reserved for Wan-Bissaka by those frustrated by his reluctance to integrate .
United introduced him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the mixed zone in Perth and he was as responsive as a brick wall .
The childhood image of Wan-Bissaka , sat on his mother Elizabeth 's lap and wearing an unofficial United shirt , was mentioned .
He turned to the press officer : `` Do I have to answer that ? ''
His monosyllabic appearance at a sponsorship event in Singapore a week later left staff fretting and The New Paper ran the headline , 'United 's rising star is a shy Wan ' .
Those pre-season tours are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Victor Lindelof stopped at FedExField in Maryland and literally supplied one-word answers that were deemed unusable .
Lindelof was billed as 'the opposite to Paul Pogba ' by a former coach and was such an un-Mourinho defender that Mourinho sought assurances from his contacts before Lindelof had even made his debut .
The Swede has grown out of his shell at United and is especially friendly with Pogba .
In the only football-related sit-down Wan-Bissaka has agreed to since he joined United he admitted things were a 'bit shaky ' at the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is understood Wan-Bissaka was given some time off in September and October to better manage his period of adjustment before he returned to the team in the home draw with Liverpool .
A brick wall might be tougher to penetrate than Wan-Bissaka .
Raheem Sterling has never looked unlikelier to score against United and Jamie Carragher proclaimed Wan-Bissaka as the best one-v-one defender .
He was starting to force his way through the force field ; assisting Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial and zig-zagging past City defenders before football 's hiatus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months ago , pallying up with Eric Bailly , Timothy Fosu-Mensah , and Axel Tuanzebe ; defenders all in their 20s and with African roots .
He is not hiding from photographers in the back of vans any more at Carrington and it was encouraging to see Wan-Bissaka mixing with waiting supporters after the Old Trafford derby in March .
He was most observers ' man of the match against his patsy Sterling .
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish 'dug in ' during his negotiations with Matt Judge for Wan-Bissaka and the £45m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 21-year-old Premier League-proven Englishman .
Boardroom sources at United felt the £54m transfer of Kyle Walker to Manchester City in 2017 had a more drastic impact on transfer market inflation than Virgil van Dijk ’ s world record £75m move to Liverpool six months later .
United had to follow the leaders but cut corners with Diogo Dalot in 2018 .
`` We want players to attack and defend , '' Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said at Watford in December .
`` Aaron 's been absolutely fantastic , Luke [ Shaw ] 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of what we 're working on .
They 'll have to add that part to our game , and I think that 's major . ''
Four days later , Wan-Bissaka provided a breakthrough assist for Rashford against Newcastle on Boxing Day .
Mourinho felt United potentially had their right-back for the next decade after Dalot ’ s debut against Young Boys .
If the current United manager made the same proclamation about the current right-back it would be more believable .

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On one of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's first forays into Manchester he visited Selfridges on Exchange Square and was quickly clocked by photographers.
Wan-Bissaka clocked them just as he was about to exit the building and stopped abruptly, conferred with a friend and waited. He pulled his hood up and, after around 10 minutes, blended into the bustling city centre throng and to a waiting car on St Mary's Gate. If Wan-Bissaka was more familiar with Manchester he would have made his departure via the underground car park.
Some players' personalities mirror how they play and Wan-Bissaka was an undeniable introvert in his first months at United. Teammates noticed his withdrawn behaviour and Wan-Bissaka quickly found himself isolated after uprooting to the north from the south.
Daniel James, another signing with a quiet personality, quickly found a social group and expressed himself through standout training performances in his first week at Carrington. "You couldn't lay a glove on him," an onlooker told the MEN.
Harsher words were reserved for Wan-Bissaka by those frustrated by his reluctance to integrate. United introduced him to the media on the pre-season tour in the mixed zone in Perth and he was as responsive as a brick wall. The childhood image of Wan-Bissaka, sat on his mother Elizabeth's lap and wearing an unofficial United shirt, was mentioned. He turned to the press officer: "Do I have to answer that?" His monosyllabic appearance at a sponsorship event in Singapore a week later left staff fretting and The New Paper ran the headline, 'United's rising star is a shy Wan'.
Those pre-season tours are a culture shock for some new arrivals. Victor Lindelof stopped at FedExField in Maryland and literally supplied one-word answers that were deemed unusable. Lindelof was billed as 'the opposite to Paul Pogba' by a former coach and was such an un-Mourinho defender that Mourinho sought assurances from his contacts before Lindelof had even made his debut. The Swede has grown out of his shell at United and is especially friendly with Pogba.
In the only football-related sit-down Wan-Bissaka has agreed to since he joined United he admitted things were a 'bit shaky' at the start, albeit 'outside the training ground'. It is understood Wan-Bissaka was given some time off in September and October to better manage his period of adjustment before he returned to the team in the home draw with Liverpool.
A brick wall might be tougher to penetrate than Wan-Bissaka. Raheem Sterling has never looked unlikelier to score against United and Jamie Carragher proclaimed Wan-Bissaka as the best one-v-one defender. He was starting to force his way through the force field; assisting Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial and zig-zagging past City defenders before football's hiatus.
Wan-Bissaka slotted into a social group months ago, pallying up with Eric Bailly, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, and Axel Tuanzebe; defenders all in their 20s and with African roots. He is not hiding from photographers in the back of vans any more at Carrington and it was encouraging to see Wan-Bissaka mixing with waiting supporters after the Old Trafford derby in March. He was most observers' man of the match against his patsy Sterling.
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish 'dug in' during his negotiations with Matt Judge for Wan-Bissaka and the £45m rising to £50m package seemed reasonable for a 21-year-old Premier League-proven Englishman. Boardroom sources at United felt the £54m transfer of Kyle Walker to Manchester City in 2017 had a more drastic impact on transfer market inflation than Virgil van Dijk’s world record £75m move to Liverpool six months later. United had to follow the leaders but cut corners with Diogo Dalot in 2018.
"We want players to attack and defend," Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said at Watford in December. "Aaron's been absolutely fantastic, Luke [Shaw]'s on his way back and that's part of what we're working on. They'll have to add that part to our game, and I think that's major." Four days later, Wan-Bissaka provided a breakthrough assist for Rashford against Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Mourinho felt United potentially had their right-back for the next decade after Dalot’s debut against Young Boys. If the current United manager made the same proclamation about the current right-back it would be more believable.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Furlough scheme set to be extended

Furlough scheme set to be extended

UPDATE : The extension has now been confirmed - Furlough scheme to be extended until October - but changes to come from August Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce an extension to the furlough scheme this afternoon .
The government has agreed to pay the wages of workers temporarily laid off due to the coronavirus .
At least 6.3 million people are currently having up to 80 per cent of their salaries paid by the taxpayer under the furlough system at a cost of some £8 billion .
The chancellor had previously said he wanted to “ wean ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he warned the furlough scheme was not “ sustainable ” at its current rate although he promised there would be no “ cliff edge ” cut-off .
The scheme is currently planned to run until the end of June – but calls have been made for it to be prolonged .
The furlough scheme will now be extended until October .
Torsten Bell , chief executive of the Resolution Foundation think tank and an early advocate of the scheme , has warned that there could be a second spike in job losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scheme down .
“ This policy has made a huge difference in this crisis , '' he said .
`` It now needs careful and gradual change to ensure the benefits it has provided are secured rather than squandered.
” Meanwhile , the managing director of leisure operator GLL Mark Sesnan has suggested any tapering should be looked at on a sector-by-sector basis .
“ Industries such as leisure and hospitality ( should be ) protected , '' he said .
“ This is because , in order to adhere to social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operate at a significantly reduced capacity .
“ In turn , this will have a major impact on the number of staff able to return to work fully.
” In his address to the nation on Sunday , Boris Johnson said he wants those who can not work from home to start returning to their workplaces from Wednesday .
Yesterday , the government released further guidance for those who are returning to work this week .
It also published a guide for businesses on how to make workplaces safer from coronavirus .

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The government's furlough scheme for laid-off workers has been extended until the end of October, the chancellor has announced.
Rishi Sunak made the announcement in the House of Commons this afternoon following earlier reports that changes were to be made.
Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government is paying up to 80 per cent of furloughed workers' wages.
At least 6.3 million people are currently having their wages paid under the scheme at a cost of around £8 billion.
Mr Sunak said changes will be made to the scheme from August and employers will be asked to start making contributions towards workers' wages.
Responding to an urgent question from Labour’s shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds, Mr Sunak told MPs: “I can announce today that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended for four months until the end of October.
“By that point, we will have provided eight months of support to British people and businesses.”
He said that the scheme will remain unchanged until the end of July when changes will be made "to support the transition back to work".
He said the scheme would continue for all sectors and regions of the UK, but with "greater flexibility".
Further explaining the changes from August, he said: “Employers currently using the scheme will be able to bring furloughed employees back part-time.
“And we we will ask employers to start sharing with the government the cost of paying people’s salaries.
“Full details will follow by the end of May.”
Reports emerged this week that the government was planning to reduce the rate of support from 80 per cent to 60 per cent.
It caused alarm from experts who claimed moving to quickly in ending the scheme could cause a further wave of job losses.
But Mr Sunak insisted that the level of support would not be reduced.
He told the Commons: "I want to assure people today of one thing that won’t change.
"Workers will through the combined efforts of Government and employers continue to receive the same level of overall support as they do now at 80 per cent of their current salary up to £2,500 a month.
“I’m extending the scheme because I won’t give up on the people who rely on it.
"Our message today is simple: we stood behind Britain’s workers and businesses as we came into this crisis, and we will stand behind them as we come through the other side.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--When could we come out of lockdown in the UK?

The UK has been in lockdown since the end of March and as of this week , we are starting to see a plan out of the strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday evening ( May 10 ) that the country would be taking its first steps in easing the rules imposed back on March 23 .
While the lockdown was extended on May 7 for another three weeks , a 50-page document published on Monday ( May 11 ) details the government 's coronavirus recovery strategy with many new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 .
It is also important to note that this applies to England as Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all extended their own lockdown measures .
While an specific end date to lockdown has n't , and is very unlikely , to be given , what we do know is the five tests the government says needs to be met and the plan on lifting the measures in three steps .
First , the five tests are : 1 .
Making sure the NHS can cope '' We must protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be confident we are able to provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK .
2 .
There 's a 'sustained and consistent ' fall in the daily death rate '' We need to see a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rate from coronavirus so we can be confident we have moved beyond the peak . ''
3 .
The rate of infection decreasing to 'manageable levels' '' We need to have reliable data from SAGE showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ensuring supply of tests and PPE can meet future demand '' We need to be confident that the range of operational challenges including testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand . ''
5 .
Being confident any adjustments would not risk a second peak '' We need to be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelm the NHS . ''
Secondly , the three-step plan outlined by the government sees minimal changes from May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than June 1 .
Step three is planned for no earlier than July 4 and will be the country 's biggest test .
This part of the plan would be to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close .

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The UK has been in lockdown since the end of March and as of this week, we are starting to see a plan out of the strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Sunday evening (May 10) that the country would be taking its first steps in easing the rules imposed back on March 23.
While the lockdown was extended on May 7 for another three weeks, a 50-page document published on Monday (May 11) details the government's coronavirus recovery strategy with many new measures being introduced from Wednesday, May 13.
It is also important to note that this applies to England as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all extended their own lockdown measures.
While an specific end date to lockdown hasn't, and is very unlikely, to be given, what we do know is the five tests the government says needs to be met and the plan on lifting the measures in three steps.
First, the five tests are:
1. Making sure the NHS can cope
"We must protect the NHS' ability to cope. We must be confident we are able to provide sufficient critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK.
2. There's a 'sustained and consistent' fall in the daily death rate
"We need to see a sustained and consistent fall in the daily death rate from coronavirus so we can be confident we have moved beyond the peak."
3. The rate of infection decreasing to 'manageable levels'
"We need to have reliable data from SAGE showing that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board."
4. Ensuring supply of tests and PPE can meet future demand
"We need to be confident that the range of operational challenges including testing capacity and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand."
5. Being confident any adjustments would not risk a second peak
"We need to be confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelm the NHS."
Secondly, the three-step plan outlined by the government sees minimal changes from May 13 before step two begins no earlier than June 1.
Step three is planned for no earlier than July 4 and will be the country's biggest test.
This part of the plan would be to open at least some of the remaining businesses and premises that have been required to close.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Teachers and pupils should not wear face masks in schools, government says

Children should not wear face masks or coverings in schools or childcare settings , the government has said .
Its roadmap out of lockdown report stated that adults and children over the age of two should wear them in enclosed spaces - where social distancing isn ’ t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet .
But it has confirmed that does n't apply to schools or other education settings .
In today 's guidance to help such settings bring in protective measures ahead of planned reopenings , it states : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in schools or other education settings is not recommended .
`` Face coverings may be beneficial for short periods indoors where there is a risk of close social contact with people you do not usually meet and where social distancing and other measures can not be maintained , for example on public transport or in some shops .
This does not apply to schools or other education settings .
`` Schools and other education or childcare settings should therefore not require staff , children and learners to wear face coverings .
Changing habits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in controlling the spread of the virus . ''
Children will be taught in class sizes of no more than 15 if plans to reopen schools go ahead .
Each class will have the same teacher at all times and work in the same space to limit risks of infection .
The advice says that under no circumstances should face coverings be worn by younger children who are n't able to handle them correctly - including under twos or those with special educational needs or disabilities - 'as it may inadvertently increase the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from the Department for Education , adds : `` The majority of staff in education settings will not require PPE beyond what they would normally need for their work , even if they are not always able to maintain a distance of two metres from others . ''
And it states that PPE is only needed in a very small number of cases including : • Children , young people and students whose care routinely already involves the use of PPE due to their intimate care needs should continue to receive their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a child , young person or other learner becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus while in their setting and needs direct personal care until they can return home .
A face mask should be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of two metres can not be maintained .
If contact with the child or young person is necessary , then gloves , an apron and a face mask should be worn by the supervising adult .
If a risk assessment determines that there is a risk of splashing to the eyes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or vomiting , then eye protection should also be worn .
The guidance comes amid the Prime Minister 's plan to reopen primary schools to certain year groups from June 1 , providing the rate of coronavirus transmission remains low .
The government 's 50-page document says the evidence suggests that wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer , but may protect others .

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Children should not wear face masks or coverings in schools or childcare settings, the government has said.
Its roadmap out of lockdown report stated that adults and children over the age of two should wear them in enclosed spaces - where social distancing isn’t possible and where you will come into contact with people you do not normally meet.
But it has confirmed that doesn't apply to schools or other education settings.
In today's guidance to help such settings bring in protective measures ahead of planned reopenings, it states: "Wearing a face covering or face mask in schools or other education settings is not recommended.
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"Face coverings may be beneficial for short periods indoors where there is a risk of close social contact with people you do not usually meet and where social distancing and other measures cannot be maintained, for example on public transport or in some shops. This does not apply to schools or other education settings.
"Schools and other education or childcare settings should therefore not require staff, children and learners to wear face coverings. Changing habits, cleaning and hygiene are effective measures in controlling the spread of the virus."
Children will be taught in class sizes of no more than 15 if plans to reopen schools go ahead. Each class will have the same teacher at all times and work in the same space to limit risks of infection.
The advice says that under no circumstances should face coverings be worn by younger children who aren't able to handle them correctly - including under twos or those with special educational needs or disabilities - 'as it may inadvertently increase the risk of transmission'.
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The guidance, from the Department for Education, adds: "The majority of staff in education settings will not require PPE beyond what they would normally need for their work, even if they are not always able to maintain a distance of two metres from others."
And it states that PPE is only needed in a very small number of cases including:
Children, young people and students whose care routinely already involves the use of PPE due to their intimate care needs should continue to receive their care in the same way
If a child, young person or other learner becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus while in their setting and needs direct personal care until they can return home. A face mask should be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of two metres cannot be maintained. If contact with the child or young person is necessary, then gloves, an apron and a face mask should be worn by the supervising adult. If a risk assessment determines that there is a risk of splashing to the eyes, for example from coughing, spitting, or vomiting, then eye protection should also be worn.
The guidance comes amid the Prime Minister's plan to reopen primary schools to certain year groups from June 1, providing the rate of coronavirus transmission remains low.
The government's 50-page document says the evidence suggests that wearing a face covering does not protect the wearer, but may protect others.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Phillip Schofield confronts Matt Hancock over ‘utterly bonkers’ lockdown rules

Phillip Schofield today confronted Matt Hancock over the government ’ s guidelines on meeting friends and family .
The host slammed the new rules as ‘ utterly bonkers ’ after the health secretary said that seeing your parents one at a time , 10 minutes apart , was ok. Mr Hancock appeared on the ITV daytime programme to answer questions from Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby about the government ’ s new lockdown guidelines , which only apply to England and tells the public to 'stay alert ' about coronavirus .
But he brushed aside the criticism over being able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to see two parents at once , saying they “ had to draw a line somewhere ” relating to the people you can see at one time .
Phil said : `` How come I can only see one parent , yet I can hire a cleaner ? ''
“ We have been separated from them for such a long time - are you actually asking us to pick a parent ?
” Mr Hancock replied : “ One at a time , Phillip , you can see one parent , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that ’ s fine.
” He went on to explain that the government is looking at whether two households can come together and interact more , but they would need to assess the impact of that .
Phil then enquired as to whether he could see his parents 10 minutes apart .
Mr Hancock said : “ Yes , as long as it ’ s only one at a time , that ’ s fine.
” An exasperated Phil responded : “ Can ’ t you see that this is utterly bonkers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explaining that they did not want huge groups gathering .
He said : “ You have got to have a line somewhere.
” Phil continued to push Mr Hancock on the matter , explaining that it did not need to be a park and that people could see their parents in the garden .
He said : “ It ’ s just the case of being able to see the faces of two people that you have missed.
” But Mr Hancock 's reply was that as people are likely to walk through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this is not allowed , and therefore the government is not recommending this .
He said : “ Indoors is much higher risk than outdoors.
” This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV .

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Phillip Schofield today confronted Matt Hancock over the government’s guidelines on meeting friends and family.
The host slammed the new rules as ‘utterly bonkers’ after the health secretary said that seeing your parents one at a time, 10 minutes apart, was ok.
Mr Hancock appeared on the ITV daytime programme to answer questions from Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby about the government’s new lockdown guidelines, which only apply to England and tells the public to 'stay alert' about coronavirus.
But he brushed aside the criticism over being able to hire a cleaner but not being able to see two parents at once, saying they “had to draw a line somewhere” relating to the people you can see at one time.
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Phil said: "How come I can only see one parent, yet I can hire a cleaner?"
“We have been separated from them for such a long time - are you actually asking us to pick a parent?”
Mr Hancock replied: “One at a time, Phillip, you can see one parent, and then you can see the other, and that’s fine.”
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He went on to explain that the government is looking at whether two households can come together and interact more, but they would need to assess the impact of that.
Phil then enquired as to whether he could see his parents 10 minutes apart.
Mr Hancock said: “Yes, as long as it’s only one at a time, that’s fine.”
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An exasperated Phil responded: “Can’t you see that this is utterly bonkers?”
Mr Hancock said no before explaining that they did not want huge groups gathering.
He said: “You have got to have a line somewhere.”
Phil continued to push Mr Hancock on the matter, explaining that it did not need to be a park and that people could see their parents in the garden.
He said: “It’s just the case of being able to see the faces of two people that you have missed.”
But Mr Hancock's reply was that as people are likely to walk through the house to get to the garden, this is not allowed, and therefore the government is not recommending this.
He said: “Indoors is much higher risk than outdoors.”
This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man caught without train ticket coughed at cop and said he 'had corona'

A man who coughed at a police officer and said he wanted to 'give them corona ' after being caught without a ticket as he tried to catch a train claimed in court he spluttered while eating a biscuit .
Orieghn Quintyne , 21 , from Birmingham , was on his way to Halifax when he told train staff he had ‘ corona ’ .
He claimed he didn ’ t have the money to buy a ticket after he was stopped at Manchester Victoria station .
He was told he would n't be allowed on the train .
Quintyne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to climb over the barrier .
As BTP officers took over , he coughed in the direction of one of the officers - and sneezed at another - before saying he wanted to ‘ give them corona ’ .
He was arrested before defecating in a cell .
Quintyne pleaded guilty to two offences of assaulting an emergency worker ; and criminal damage .
He was jailed for 32 weeks .
Prosecutor Robin Lynch said that on Saturday evening ( May 9 ) , Quintyne became argumentative with staff at Victoria after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a ticket - or money to buy one .
“ He told the staff he had ‘ corona ’ and was travelling to live with family who could look after him , ” Mr Lynch said .
“ They told him he wasn ’ t allowed to travel on the train and he was allowed some time to go and have a cigarette .
“ He was argumentative when he came back and he told staff he was going to attempt to climb over the barrier and officers had to take over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direction of one of the officers and sneezed at another one as well , and said he wanted to ‘ give them corona ’ .
“ When he was arrested they placed him in a police cell .
“ There was a dirty protest and the cell will now have to be professionally cleaned . ''
One of the officers said in a statement : “ The point we were quite concerned about was when someone was saying they had the coronavirus and they were deliberately coughing at us to attempt to give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Landale said his client suffers from severe anxiety and depression and had been advised to go and stay at a friend ’ s house to avoid the risk of self-harm .
“ Based on that advice , he took a train from Birmingham to go to a friend who stays in Halifax , ” he added .
“ When he arrived in Manchester Victoria train station he bought another ticket to Halifax .
“ He is saying the ticket wasn ’ t correct - he was sold a tram ticket instead of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any money when he left and his phone battery was dead , so he was not able to buy another ticket and not able to find or call a friend or find another ticket.
” Quintyne claimed he didn ’ t try to climb over the barrier .
“ At some point he suggested he could be allowed to travel back to Birmingham - this was refused and he became desperate , ” Mr Landale said .
“ He suggested they could give him a phone to ring someone and his request @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for him to do .
“ He had a packet of biscuits he was eating at the time , and due to him having the biscuits , he was unable to prevent himself from coughing on the police officers .
`` He accepts he shouldn ’ t have done that at the time and said it was reckless rather than intentional .
“ He never said he had corona .
“ What happened at the police station - he said it was a mistake , it was an accident.
” Speaking from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was trying to get support .
“ It ’ s a small situation that escalated and now I ’ m sitting in front of you in the magistrates.
” Sentencing , District Jack Mcgarva said : “ The matter is that the assaults are at a time when we will feel the impact of it in the current crisis . ''
Quintyne , of St Thomas Road , was also ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge .

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A man who coughed at a police officer and said he wanted to 'give them corona' after being caught without a ticket as he tried to catch a train claimed in court he spluttered while eating a biscuit.
Orieghn Quintyne, 21, from Birmingham, was on his way to Halifax when he told train staff he had ‘corona’.
He claimed he didn’t have the money to buy a ticket after he was stopped at Manchester Victoria station. He was told he wouldn't be allowed on the train.
Quintyne became argumentative and told staff he was going to climb over the barrier.
As BTP officers took over, he coughed in the direction of one of the officers - and sneezed at another - before saying he wanted to ‘give them corona’.
He was arrested before defecating in a cell.
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Quintyne pleaded guilty to two offences of assaulting an emergency worker; and criminal damage. He was jailed for 32 weeks.
Prosecutor Robin Lynch said that on Saturday evening (May 9), Quintyne became argumentative with staff at Victoria after asking to board a train to Halifax without a ticket - or money to buy one.
“He told the staff he had ‘corona’ and was travelling to live with family who could look after him,” Mr Lynch said.
“They told him he wasn’t allowed to travel on the train and he was allowed some time to go and have a cigarette.
“He was argumentative when he came back and he told staff he was going to attempt to climb over the barrier and officers had to take over.
“He then coughed in the direction of one of the officers and sneezed at another one as well, and said he wanted to ‘give them corona’.
“When he was arrested they placed him in a police cell.
“There was a dirty protest and the cell will now have to be professionally cleaned."
One of the officers said in a statement: “The point we were quite concerned about was when someone was saying they had the coronavirus and they were deliberately coughing at us to attempt to give us the virus.”
Defence lawyer Rodriguez Landale said his client suffers from severe anxiety and depression and had been advised to go and stay at a friend’s house to avoid the risk of self-harm.
“Based on that advice, he took a train from Birmingham to go to a friend who stays in Halifax,” he added.
“When he arrived in Manchester Victoria train station he bought another ticket to Halifax.
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“He is saying the ticket wasn’t correct - he was sold a tram ticket instead of a train ticket.
“He did not have any money when he left and his phone battery was dead, so he was not able to buy another ticket and not able to find or call a friend or find another ticket.”
Quintyne claimed he didn’t try to climb over the barrier.
“At some point he suggested he could be allowed to travel back to Birmingham - this was refused and he became desperate,” Mr Landale said.
“He suggested they could give him a phone to ring someone and his request was refused. There was nothing else for him to do.
“He had a packet of biscuits he was eating at the time, and due to him having the biscuits, he was unable to prevent himself from coughing on the police officers.
"He accepts he shouldn’t have done that at the time and said it was reckless rather than intentional.
“He never said he had corona.
“What happened at the police station - he said it was a mistake, it was an accident.”
Speaking from the dock, father-of-one Quintyne said: “I was trying to get support.
“It’s a small situation that escalated and now I’m sitting in front of you in the magistrates.”
Sentencing, District Jack Mcgarva said: “The matter is that the assaults are at a time when we will feel the impact of it in the current crisis."
Quintyne, of St Thomas Road, was also ordered to pay £156 victim surcharge.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Gary Neville predicts where Guardiola will go when he leaves Man City

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned why Pep Guardiola would return to Barcelona and believes Italy is a far more likely destination for the Manchester City boss ' next move .
Guardiola has just over one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is yet to pen a new deal to extend his stay in England .
With that in mind , Joan Laporta has claimed he will aim to bring Guardiola back to Barcelona if his bid to return as president of the La Liga club in 2021 is successful .
Laporta was Barcelona president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the helm when Guardiola was promoted from the youth team to manager of the senior team in 2008 .
`` I would be very pleased to have Pep back , but he 's at City now and it 's a decision that would be down to him , '' Laporta said .
`` He 's a reference point for everyone associated with Barcelona and I think many fans would be thrilled if he came back to coach the club again .
`` I 'm working on my candidacy .
I 've been club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take on that role again .
`` The situation at Barça in 2021 will be dramatic and we will have to turn things around . ''
However , Neville believes there is no incentive for Guardiola to return to Spain having already proved his credentials at Barcelona .
`` It was quite emphatic from Pep ( Guardiola ) a few years ago , we all heard that statement and we all thought maybe one day he would go back to Barcelona , '' Neville told The Football Show .
`` ( Joan ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business mind behind Barcelona in those years where they had that great period .
We 've always known he wanted to get back into power at Barcelona at the right time , he 's had a few years out of it , whether it will happen , I 'm not sure .
`` From Pep 's point of view , he seems to be going around the leagues in terms of dominating each league and influencing each league .
He 's done that in Spain , obviously , in Germany and England .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ next one for him to complete his quartet of the major leagues in Europe .
`` He 's had an unbelievable influence on football across Europe in the last 10 years and I would see Italy as more of a venue for Guardiola than Barcelona .
He 's got nothing to prove there .
I always think if you back to Barcelona and you 're Guardiola , there 's no way he can achieve what he achieved last time .
`` He produced the best team we 've ever seen and I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Messi coming towards the end of his career in the next couple of years or so . ''

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has questioned why Pep Guardiola would return to Barcelona and believes Italy is a far more likely destination for the Manchester City boss' next move.
Guardiola has just over one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is yet to pen a new deal to extend his stay in England.
With that in mind, Joan Laporta has claimed he will aim to bring Guardiola back to Barcelona if his bid to return as president of the La Liga club in 2021 is successful.
Laporta was Barcelona president from 2003 to 2010 and was at the helm when Guardiola was promoted from the youth team to manager of the senior team in 2008.
"I would be very pleased to have Pep back, but he's at City now and it's a decision that would be down to him," Laporta said.
"He's a reference point for everyone associated with Barcelona and I think many fans would be thrilled if he came back to coach the club again.
"I'm working on my candidacy. I've been club president before and I'd like to take on that role again.
"The situation at Barça in 2021 will be dramatic and we will have to turn things around."
However, Neville believes there is no incentive for Guardiola to return to Spain having already proved his credentials at Barcelona.
"It was quite emphatic from Pep (Guardiola) a few years ago, we all heard that statement and we all thought maybe one day he would go back to Barcelona," Neville told The Football Show.
"(Joan) Laporta was obviously the president, the business mind behind Barcelona in those years where they had that great period. We've always known he wanted to get back into power at Barcelona at the right time, he's had a few years out of it, whether it will happen, I'm not sure.
"From Pep's point of view, he seems to be going around the leagues in terms of dominating each league and influencing each league. He's done that in Spain, obviously, in Germany and England. You wonder if Italy would be the next one for him to complete his quartet of the major leagues in Europe.
"He's had an unbelievable influence on football across Europe in the last 10 years and I would see Italy as more of a venue for Guardiola than Barcelona. He's got nothing to prove there. I always think if you back to Barcelona and you're Guardiola, there's no way he can achieve what he achieved last time.
"He produced the best team we've ever seen and I don't think it would be possible again, with Messi coming towards the end of his career in the next couple of years or so."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Shocking pictures show lorry crash which shut M60 for hours

The drivers of a lorry and mobile crane which slammed into each other on the M60 this morning miraculously escaped without any serious injuries .
Images of the crash show a number of vehicles stopped and the crane lying on its side after smashing through barriers on the outside of the anti-clockwise carriageway near junction 21 .
The lorry is thought to have spun around and slammed into the central reservation .
The incident caused all lanes to be shut off as police , paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene .
But , a spokesman for GMP has since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the collision .
He said : `` Police were called at around 7.10am today ( Tuesday , May 12 ) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a mobile crane on the anti-clockwise side of the M60 .
`` The carriageway has been temporarily closed at junction 21 with traffic being diverted off and back on the motorway at that junction .
`` The drivers of both vehicles – a man in his 20s and a man is his 60s – have received minor injuries .
`` No arrests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent the morning removing the damaged vehicles from the road .
It is expected to reopen soon .

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The drivers of a lorry and mobile crane which slammed into each other on the M60 this morning miraculously escaped without any serious injuries.
Images of the crash show a number of vehicles stopped and the crane lying on its side after smashing through barriers on the outside of the anti-clockwise carriageway near junction 21.
The lorry is thought to have spun around and slammed into the central reservation.
The incident caused all lanes to be shut off as police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the scene.
But, a spokesman for GMP has since confirmed that nobody was seriously hurt in the collision.
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He said: "Police were called at around 7.10am today (Tuesday, May 12) to reports of a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a mobile crane on the anti-clockwise side of the M60.
"The carriageway has been temporarily closed at junction 21 with traffic being diverted off and back on the motorway at that junction.
"The drivers of both vehicles – a man in his 20s and a man is his 60s – have received minor injuries.
"No arrests have been made."
Traffic officers spent the morning removing the damaged vehicles from the road.
It is expected to reopen soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Manchester United to press ahead with transfer plans when window opens

Manchester United will press ahead with plans to sign three players in the next transfer window despite uncertainty surrounding the summer market .
United drew up their shortlist of targets in January and started negotiations on a deal for Jack Grealish in February before the coronavirus crisis enforced the indefinite suspension of football .
Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham and his parents visited the United training ground in March and United are confident of outbidding any competitor for the Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho .
The MEN understands United have deemed the aforementioned targets as still attainable this calendar year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expected to have a seismic impact on the football marketplace .
Grealish and Sancho are both happy at the prospect of joining United and the club has an annual preference for at least three new arrivals , with Bellingham viewed as a possible potential investment in the vein of Diogo Dalot and Daniel James .
Bellingham , 16 , can not sign a professional contract with Birmingham until he turns 17 on June 29 and is already generating interest from Dortmund and Chelsea .
If Bellingham decides against committing to a professional contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international for a compensation fee .
Dortmund have recently sounded confident about keeping Sancho until next year but that has been dismissed by sources as brinkmanship amid the likelihood of a one-club auction , and Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted in March it was likely Sancho would be sold this year .
United were interested in signing Sancho last year and his valuation has since subsided significantly as he is approaching the last two years of his contract .
Dortmund are emboldened by the scheduled restart of the Bundesliga this weekend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
Aston Villa captain Grealish , 24 , is expected to be allowed to leave after the conclusion of the 2019-20 season with the club 's blessing , irrespective of whether they stay up .
Villa are 19th in the Premier League and three points from safety with 10 games left , and relegation back to the Championship would slash millions off Grealish 's asking price .
Villa are also flirting with financial disaster after an extravagant £146.3million spending spree last summer and the threat of a potential financial fair play investigation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2023 .
United have a preference for long-term British targets , having bought Englishmen Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka , as well as Wales international James , last summer .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects the next summer window to be unrecognisable from previous editions .
`` We 're always looking to improve the squad and this uncertainty in the market now , who knows how football is going to be and how the market is going to be ?
But I 'm very happy with the squad I 've got .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it was two months ago .
We 've got to adjust to that and there are clubs out there struggling more than us financially .
But it 's still a new world and the transfer market this summer will be completely different to what anyone thought it was going to be . ''
Solskjaer previously said United could 'exploit ' the transfer market when the window opens and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vowed the club will continue to be 'highly competitive ' for players , but that it might not be 'business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a specialist midfield addition , having triggered the one-year extension in Nemanja Matic 's contract and thwarted Mino Raiola 's attempts to engineer a transfer for Paul Pogba .

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Manchester United will press ahead with plans to sign three players in the next transfer window despite uncertainty surrounding the summer market.
United drew up their shortlist of targets in January and started negotiations on a deal for Jack Grealish in February before the coronavirus crisis enforced the indefinite suspension of football.
Birmingham City midfielder Jude Bellingham and his parents visited the United training ground in March and United are confident of outbidding any competitor for the Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
The MEN understands United have deemed the aforementioned targets as still attainable this calendar year even though the world health crisis is expected to have a seismic impact on the football marketplace. Grealish and Sancho are both happy at the prospect of joining United and the club has an annual preference for at least three new arrivals, with Bellingham viewed as a possible potential investment in the vein of Diogo Dalot and Daniel James.
Bellingham, 16, cannot sign a professional contract with Birmingham until he turns 17 on June 29 and is already generating interest from Dortmund and Chelsea. If Bellingham decides against committing to a professional contract then United could sign the England youth international for a compensation fee.
Dortmund have recently sounded confident about keeping Sancho until next year but that has been dismissed by sources as brinkmanship amid the likelihood of a one-club auction, and Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke admitted in March it was likely Sancho would be sold this year.
United were interested in signing Sancho last year and his valuation has since subsided significantly as he is approaching the last two years of his contract. Dortmund are emboldened by the scheduled restart of the Bundesliga this weekend, which could drive Sancho's valuation back up.
Aston Villa captain Grealish, 24, is expected to be allowed to leave after the conclusion of the 2019-20 season with the club's blessing, irrespective of whether they stay up. Villa are 19th in the Premier League and three points from safety with 10 games left, and relegation back to the Championship would slash millions off Grealish's asking price.
Villa are also flirting with financial disaster after an extravagant £146.3million spending spree last summer and the threat of a potential financial fair play investigation. Grealish is contracted to Villa until 2023.
United have a preference for long-term British targets, having bought Englishmen Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, as well as Wales international James, last summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects the next summer window to be unrecognisable from previous editions. "We're always looking to improve the squad and this uncertainty in the market now, who knows how football is going to be and how the market is going to be? But I'm very happy with the squad I've got.
"I think today's world is different to what it was two months ago. We've got to adjust to that and there are clubs out there struggling more than us financially. But it's still a new world and the transfer market this summer will be completely different to what anyone thought it was going to be."
Solskjaer previously said United could 'exploit' the transfer market when the window opens and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward vowed the club will continue to be 'highly competitive' for players, but that it might not be 'business as normal'.
United could forgo a specialist midfield addition, having triggered the one-year extension in Nemanja Matic's contract and thwarted Mino Raiola's attempts to engineer a transfer for Paul Pogba.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Ambulance service worker dies after contracting coronavirus

Tributes have been paid to an ambulance service worker who died after contracting coronavirus .
Phil Rennie worked as a patient transport service care assistant for North West Ambulance Service ( NWAS ) in Oldham .
The father-of-one and husband died at Fairfield General Hospital on Sunday , May 10 .
He had been with NWAS since 2015 , having earlier in public services .
`` It is with great sadness I share the news that North West Ambulance Service has lost a dear friend and colleague who contracted COVID-19 , '' Mr Mochrie said .
`` Phil Rennie , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham , sadly passed away on Sunday , 10 May , in Fairfield General Hospital .
`` Phil leaves his wife , Karen , son , Adam , and extended family .
He has been part of the NWAS family since 2015 and has dedicated his career to serving the public , previously working in local authority and public services .
`` Phil was extremely proud to work for NWAS , offering comfort and care to those in need .
Our role is a privileged one , we meet people at their most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people whose lives were touched by Phil during his career .
`` We have been supporting Phil ’ s family during this terrible time and they are in the thoughts of everyone here at NWAS – our deepest sympathies go out to them .
Phil will be sorely missed by us all .
`` I would like to thank our hospital colleagues in Fairfield General Hospital for their care , compassion and professionalism while caring for our friend and I know they will also feel the loss of a colleague from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our staff , particularly those who worked closely with Phil , as I know this will deeply affect them all .
`` We will not be making any further announcements and ask the media to respect the family ’ s privacy at this difficult time .
This statement is the only information that we will be sharing . ''
In April , NWAS announced the loss of another worker , whose family asked not to be named .
The paramedic was married with children and had worked for the ambulance service for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown , and for things to do while you are staying in , join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group .

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Tributes have been paid to an ambulance service worker who died after contracting coronavirus.
Phil Rennie worked as a patient transport service care assistant for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) in Oldham.
The father-of-one and husband died at Fairfield General Hospital on Sunday, May 10.
He had been with NWAS since 2015, having earlier in public services.
Daren Mochrie, chief executive of NWAS, announced Mr Rennie's death on Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness I share the news that North West Ambulance Service has lost a dear friend and colleague who contracted COVID-19," Mr Mochrie said.
"Phil Rennie, Patient Transport Service Care Assistant based in Oldham, sadly passed away on Sunday, 10 May, in Fairfield General Hospital.
"Phil leaves his wife, Karen, son, Adam, and extended family. He has been part of the NWAS family since 2015 and has dedicated his career to serving the public, previously working in local authority and public services.
"Phil was extremely proud to work for NWAS, offering comfort and care to those in need. Our role is a privileged one, we meet people at their most vulnerable and I am sure there are many people whose lives were touched by Phil during his career.
"We have been supporting Phil’s family during this terrible time and they are in the thoughts of everyone here at NWAS – our deepest sympathies go out to them. Phil will be sorely missed by us all.
"I would like to thank our hospital colleagues in Fairfield General Hospital for their care, compassion and professionalism while caring for our friend and I know they will also feel the loss of a colleague from the NHS family.
"We are supporting our staff, particularly those who worked closely with Phil, as I know this will deeply affect them all.
"We will not be making any further announcements and ask the media to respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time. This statement is the only information that we will be sharing."
In April, NWAS announced the loss of another worker, whose family asked not to be named.
The paramedic was married with children and had worked for the ambulance service for a considerable number of years.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Latest travel advice for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and more

Holiday 's do n't seem to feel like a real concept anymore as thousands of people have had their summer plans scuppered .
And travellers are to face further problems following the government 's announcement that all those that all international air passengers in the UK must quarantine for 14 days .
In his 'road map ' plan to easing lockdown , the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all international arrivals not on the pre-decided `` short list '' will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation .
They will be required to supply contact and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strongly advised '' to download and use the NHS contact-tracing app on their phones .
It has also been confirmed on Tuesday ( May 12 ) that all visitors to Spain from abroad must also quarantine for 14 days if they arrive in the country after May 15 .
The new Health Ministry order , published in Spain 's official gazette , said the goal is to `` limit the risks derived from the international traffic of people '' during the rollback of the coronavirus lockdown .
Travel agencies and transport companies must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before they sell their Spain-bound tickets , and airlines need to make sure that passengers fill out a `` location card '' in case they need to be contacted after their trip .
But what is the likelihood of holiday 's this year at other popular destinations ?
Here 's the latest advice , reported by the Mirror Online .
Cyprus has extended a ban on all inbound and outbound flights for another two weeks until May 28 .
The government first imposed a flight ban on March 21 as part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airports could reopen in June - depending on the situation .
Scientists are still trying to come up with ways of safely bringing back travellers to the tourism-reliant country - which is estimated to face losing 60 % of its visitors this year .
Officials have previously said , with optimism , that they may reopen their border in June .
Cypriot deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios told The Sun Online that Brits would be welcome to visit once measures are relaxed , adding : `` At first the policies shocked our source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took this strong-handed approach , the earlier we could draft an exit strategy .
`` The results have been very positive .
And now as part of that exit strategy we are readying for full opening of the island as a tourist destination in mid-June .
That is the vision . ''
Dubai has told how it would like to start letting tourists back into the country as early as July - but has stressed this could change .
Helal Al Marri , Director-General of Dubai 's Department of Tourism , said on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it 's more about the bilateral discussions , '' Is it going to be July when things start slowly opening up ?
`` Is it going to be September ?
We just need to make sure we 're ready if things come earlier than expected . ''
And he expressed optimism that the industry will bounce back as it will turn its focus to `` health and hygiene . ''
The country acted quickly after recording its first case of coronavirus on February 26 .
And in late April , the Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relax lockdown measures .
Beaches reopened on May 4 and cafes and restaurants will open on May 1 but with outdoor seating only .
But the country is grappling with what this will mean for tourists .
Mr Theoharis , who is set to hold talks with his EU counterparts , told The Guardian : `` If we are to think of the possibility of travelling this year it has to be under specific new rules .
`` We have to have new rules for hotels , new rules for beaches , new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breakfast buffets , new rules for tour buses . ''
Italy was forced to impose a strict lockdown , which banned walking or exercising more than 200m away from home , after it was one of the hardest hit countries .
But now , some measures have been relaxed and people can travel for longer distances and visit some relatives .
Bars and restaurants are expect to reopen for dine-in services in June , and now the country is tentatively considering its tourism sector .
Giorgio Palmucci , president of the Italian National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media that European tourists will be the first international group to be allowed to visit .
He said : `` I am ready to sign bilateral treaties between European countries to encourage the arrival of foreigners as well , while waiting for the emergency to be definitively behind us '' We will only start ( with tourists ) from the European Union , and at the earliest , in July or August .
`` The problem is that , unlike other sectors , tourism relies on reservations , so the window of time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Spanish residents saw one of the strictest lockdowns across Europe , with the mandatory closure of all restaurants , and adults only permitted out for essential business .
This is set to continue until May 24 , when the state of emergency is due to end .
Speaking earlier on , the tourism minister hinted that there would not be a simple return to normal for tourists .
Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto told local newspaper El Pais : `` We have to guarantee , when international tourism opens , that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a safe person ... '' The issue of borders will be accompanied by the evolution of the health crisis .
`` Therefore , I do not have the solution of when [ they will be able to open ] .
`` On how you will be able to enjoy our beaches , we are defining different scenarios .
`` It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained , we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now , hand washing , social distancing ... even on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our day to day for a time , you can not take a step back . ''
Now The Association of Hotel Chains ( ACH ) and the Hotel Business Federation of Majorca ( FEHM ) has said it is in talks with a number of international tour operators , including UK firms .
ACH president Gabriel Llobera told the Spanish press : `` The objective is to be able to open the hotels in stages and whenever the demand justifies the business effort . ''
Bulgaria hopes to reopen holiday locations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for at least 12 % of the country 's GDP .
One week ago , the Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said the country would not extend a state of emergency past May 13 .
He said : `` We are moving towards actions related to the gradual restoration of social and economic life , with a focus on measures that will remain in place . ''
And National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria leader Valeri Simeonova told The Sun : `` We all very much want the tourist season to open as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to be worse , it may be August . ''
The country had previously said that they hoped they will be able to see travellers back by July .
But whilst life for residents is slowly returning to normal as measures are relaxed during May , tourists are not yet allowed back in .
And they will need a certificate stating they do n't have the virus in order to be allowed into the country , the government has said .
Turkey 's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enter the country until the end of July at the latest .
He added : `` The tourism sector itself has a vital role in terms of returning to normal processes .
The importance of caring for our guests in our culture leads us to be ready for the transition to healthy tourism before everyone .
`` Our certification programme shall ensure that our guests in Turkey are going to make their holidays safely and hygienic and feel comfortable during their visit . ''
The country has been praised for its swift response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with just 122 recorded cases of coronavirus and no deaths .
Now travel officials have created `` clean and safe '' badges for companies to increase confidence amongst tourists and workers .
To be granted this seal , which will be valid for one year , firms must comply with the hygiene requirements set out by the Portuguese authorities Other regions are expected to follow similar procedures .
But Eliderico Viegas , head of the Association of Algarve Hotels and Tourism Enterprises , said that foreign visitors are expected to start returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Bloomberg in a phone interview : `` This year , hotels in the Algarve will have to rely on locals for bookings , which is insufficient to keep many of these units open .
President of the Algarve Tourism Board , João Fernandes , added : `` We are committed to developing all the necessary measures , with the ultimate goal of reinforcing security and confidence in the destination . ''
Around 89 million tourists visited France in 2019 and the country has been hard hit by the loss of income .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourists will not return this year at all , or only in small droves .
Chateau director Stéphanie Gombert told business mag Forbes : `` At the end of May , the government will tell us when we can open again .
`` We will open my business in July , perhaps 1-2 rooms at the outset .
`` But I doubt for the whole year we will have any international tourists .
Maybe some from Switzerland or Belgium . ''
The country has been extremely strict on relaxing lockdown measures , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now .
From today , French people can leave their homes without authorisation , and travel up to 100 km instead of the current 1 km limit .
And whilst shops have reopened , restaurants and bars are n't will remain closed until at least June - although this has n't been confirmed .
And the President of the Departmental Tourism Committee , Sylvie Chevallier , has said she foresees difficult days ahead .
In the Forbes interview , she starkly warned : `` There are going to be difficult situations for tourism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not return in 2020 . ''
Last night , it was announced that passengers arriving from France will be exempt from the forthcoming quarantine rules .
But this could be subject to change as the situation develops .

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Holiday's don't seem to feel like a real concept anymore as thousands of people have had their summer plans scuppered.
And travellers are to face further problems following the government's announcement that all those that all international air passengers in the UK must quarantine for 14 days.
In his 'road map' plan to easing lockdown, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that all international arrivals not on the pre-decided "short list" will be required to self-isolate for 14 days in their accommodation.
They will be required to supply contact and accommodation information and will also be "strongly advised" to download and use the NHS contact-tracing app on their phones.
It has also been confirmed on Tuesday (May 12) that all visitors to Spain from abroad must also quarantine for 14 days if they arrive in the country after May 15.
The new Health Ministry order, published in Spain's official gazette, said the goal is to "limit the risks derived from the international traffic of people" during the rollback of the coronavirus lockdown.
Travel agencies and transport companies must inform their customers about the new regulations before they sell their Spain-bound tickets, and airlines need to make sure that passengers fill out a "location card" in case they need to be contacted after their trip.
But what is the likelihood of holiday's this year at other popular destinations?
Here's the latest advice, reported by the Mirror Online.
Cypus - June
(Image: SCU)
Cyprus has extended a ban on all inbound and outbound flights for another two weeks until May 28.
The government first imposed a flight ban on March 21 as part of a strict lockdown.
Authorities have said that airports could reopen in June - depending on the situation.
Scientists are still trying to come up with ways of safely bringing back travellers to the tourism-reliant country - which is estimated to face losing 60% of its visitors this year.
Officials have previously said, with optimism, that they may reopen their border in June.
Cypriot deputy tourism minister Savvas Perdios told The Sun Online that Brits would be welcome to visit once measures are relaxed, adding: "At first the policies shocked our source markets but we thought the earlier we took this strong-handed approach, the earlier we could draft an exit strategy.
"The results have been very positive. And now as part of that exit strategy we are readying for full opening of the island as a tourist destination in mid-June. That is the vision."
Dubai - July
(Image: PA)
Dubai has told how it would like to start letting tourists back into the country as early as July - but has stressed this could change.
Helal Al Marri, Director-General of Dubai's Department of Tourism, said on television: "Many countries remain closed and it's more about the bilateral discussions,
"Is it going to be July when things start slowly opening up?
"Is it going to be September? We just need to make sure we're ready if things come earlier than expected."
And he expressed optimism that the industry will bounce back as it will turn its focus to "health and hygiene."
Greece - July
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
The country acted quickly after recording its first case of coronavirus on February 26.
And in late April, the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the plan to relax lockdown measures.
Beaches reopened on May 4 and cafes and restaurants will open on May 1 but with outdoor seating only.
But the country is grappling with what this will mean for tourists.
Mr Theoharis, who is set to hold talks with his EU counterparts, told The Guardian: "If we are to think of the possibility of travelling this year it has to be under specific new rules.
"We have to have new rules for hotels, new rules for beaches, new rules for pools, new rules for breakfast buffets, new rules for tour buses."
Italy - July
(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Italy was forced to impose a strict lockdown, which banned walking or exercising more than 200m away from home, after it was one of the hardest hit countries.
But now, some measures have been relaxed and people can travel for longer distances and visit some relatives.
Bars and restaurants are expect to reopen for dine-in services in June, and now the country is tentatively considering its tourism sector.
Giorgio Palmucci, president of the Italian National Tourist Board, ENIT, told local media that European tourists will be the first international group to be allowed to visit.
He said: "I am ready to sign bilateral treaties between European countries to encourage the arrival of foreigners as well, while waiting for the emergency to be definitively behind us
"We will only start (with tourists) from the European Union, and at the earliest, in July or August.
"The problem is that, unlike other sectors, tourism relies on reservations, so the window of time open for operators will be really tight."
Spain - August
(Image: Getty Images)
Spanish residents saw one of the strictest lockdowns across Europe, with the mandatory closure of all restaurants, and adults only permitted out for essential business.
This is set to continue until May 24, when the state of emergency is due to end.
Speaking earlier on, the tourism minister hinted that there would not be a simple return to normal for tourists.
Spanish tourism minister Reyes Maroto told local newspaper El Pais: "We have to guarantee, when international tourism opens, that the person who comes to Spain is a safe person...
"The issue of borders will be accompanied by the evolution of the health crisis.
"Therefore, I do not have the solution of when [they will be able to open].
"On how you will be able to enjoy our beaches, we are defining different scenarios.
"It is very important that the sanitary recommendations are maintained, we are going to have to internalise what we are already doing now, hand washing, social distancing ... even on the beaches.
"Those patterns will be in our day to day for a time, you cannot take a step back."
Now The Association of Hotel Chains (ACH) and the Hotel Business Federation of Majorca (FEHM) has said it is in talks with a number of international tour operators, including UK firms.
ACH president Gabriel Llobera told the Spanish press: "The objective is to be able to open the hotels in stages and whenever the demand justifies the business effort."
Bulgaria - August
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Bulgaria hopes to reopen holiday locations on July 1 - as tourism accounts for at least 12% of the country's GDP.
One week ago, the Finance Minister Vladislav Goranov said the country would not extend a state of emergency past May 13.
He said: "We are moving towards actions related to the gradual restoration of social and economic life, with a focus on measures that will remain in place."
And National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria leader Valeri Simeonova told The Sun: "We all very much want the tourist season to open as soon as possible. If things turn out to be worse, it may be August."
Turkey - August
(Image: Getty Images)
The country had previously said that they hoped they will be able to see travellers back by July.
But whilst life for residents is slowly returning to normal as measures are relaxed during May, tourists are not yet allowed back in.
And they will need a certificate stating they don't have the virus in order to be allowed into the country, the government has said.
Turkey's Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that European tourists won't be able to enter the country until the end of July at the latest.
He added: "The tourism sector itself has a vital role in terms of returning to normal processes. The importance of caring for our guests in our culture leads us to be ready for the transition to healthy tourism before everyone.
"Our certification programme shall ensure that our guests in Turkey are going to make their holidays safely and hygienic and feel comfortable during their visit."
Portugal - 2021
(Image: scu)
The country has been praised for its swift response after going into lockdown on March 13 with just 122 recorded cases of coronavirus and no deaths.
Now travel officials have created "clean and safe" badges for companies to increase confidence amongst tourists and workers.
To be granted this seal, which will be valid for one year, firms must comply with the hygiene requirements set out by the Portuguese authorities
Other regions are expected to follow similar procedures.
But Eliderico Viegas, head of the Association of Algarve Hotels and Tourism Enterprises, said that foreign visitors are expected to start returning to the Algarve in April 2021.
He told Bloomberg in a phone interview: "This year, hotels in the Algarve will have to rely on locals for bookings, which is insufficient to keep many of these units open.
"Many hotels won't open this year."
President of the Algarve Tourism Board, João Fernandes, added: "We are committed to developing all the necessary measures, with the ultimate goal of reinforcing security and confidence in the destination."
France - 2021
(Image: Creative Commons - Szczepan Janus)
Around 89 million tourists visited France in 2019 and the country has been hard hit by the loss of income.
It has left business owners fearing that tourists will not return this year at all, or only in small droves.
Chateau director Stéphanie Gombert told business mag Forbes: "At the end of May, the government will tell us when we can open again.
"We will open my business in July, perhaps 1-2 rooms at the outset.
"But I doubt for the whole year we will have any international tourists. Maybe some from Switzerland or Belgium."
The country has been extremely strict on relaxing lockdown measures, with even domestic tourism off the cards right now.
From today, French people can leave their homes without authorisation, and travel up to 100 km instead of the current 1 km limit.
And whilst shops have reopened, restaurants and bars aren't will remain closed until at least June - although this hasn't been confirmed.
And the President of the Departmental Tourism Committee, Sylvie Chevallier, has said she foresees difficult days ahead.
In the Forbes interview, she starkly warned: "There are going to be difficult situations for tourism professionals.
"We know that foreigners will not return in 2020."
Last night, it was announced that passengers arriving from France will be exempt from the forthcoming quarantine rules.
But this could be subject to change as the situation develops.