themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--NHS will get an extra £3bn to prepare for possible second coronavirus wave

The NHS will get an extra £3bn in funding to prepare for a possible second wave of the coronavirus pandemic , Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce .
In the wake of a dire warning of the consequences of Covid-19 rebounding , Downing Street said the funding will allow extra hospital capacity while allowing routine treatments and procedures to continue .
The Prime Minister will also use a Downing Street press conference on Friday to commit to a new target of reaching the capacity for 500,000 coronavirus tests a day by November .
The funding for the NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be used and for Nightingale hospitals to be maintained until the end of March .
It comes after a report commissioned by the Government 's chief scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , warned there could be 120,000 hospital deaths in a `` reasonable worst-case scenario '' .
Winter always places a great strain on the health service , but there are concerns a resurgence of the virus during the annual flu season could be crippling .
A Downing Street spokesman said : `` Thanks to the hard work and sacrifices of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under control and we have eased restrictions in a cautious , phased way .
`` But the Prime Minister is clear that now is not the time for complacency , and we must make sure our NHS is battle ready for winter .
`` Tomorrow , he will set out a broad package of measures to protect against both a possible second wave , and to ease winter pressures and keep the public safe . ''
The spokesman said the immediate funding for England was new and not previously allocated , while expenditure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nations in due course .
Mr Johnson is also expected to publish an additional chapter to the Government 's `` road map '' for recovery from the crisis .
NHS Providers , which represents NHS organisations , welcomed the financial support to prepare with the `` triple whammy of pressures '' from winter , a possible second surge and trying to recover from the strain of the pandemic so far .
But deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery called for `` urgent clarity '' over what the funding will cover , saying funding is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and private beds .
`` Trusts need more than that .
They have got to recover the lost ground of the last four or five months and put measures in place to manage the additional activity that always happens in winter , '' she added .
`` Sadly what we do know wo n't be included is social care .
`` Social care across the country is in a critical condition and the Government has still failed to commit to providing the sector with the funding it needs to be fully sustainable .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for details on how the money will be used .
Council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said : `` The Government talks of winter planning , but we need transparency on this , including how far this money can stretch in tackling a modelled worst-case forecast - including a second peak , additional non-Covid demand and a possible flu outbreak .
`` Crucially , the Government must make prevention a priority and take every necessary step to try and avoid a national second spike all together . ''
Earlier this week Mr Johnson was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Medical Sciences that action must be taken now to mitigate the potential for a second peak , including scaling up the Test and Trace system .
The research said capacity for 350,000 tests per day will be needed to test individuals as they show symptoms of either Covid-19 or flu .
The latest Government figures say capacity stood at nearly 338,000 , but Mr Johnson will commit to increase this to half a million by the end of October to bolster Test and Trace .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has already announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme in history '' , with eligibility for free injections likely to be extended .
Non-urgent operations were suspended to free up hospital beds as the UK was plunged into a lockdown during the first wave .
But Downing Street says the new plans to be announced by the PM will allow them to go ahead where possible as ministers target efforts on local lockdowns .
Mr Hancock announced a partial easing of the prolonged lockdown measures in Leicester , but said Covid-19 rates in the city remained too high to allow pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mayor Sir Peter Soulsby accused the Government of penalising businesses and residents in a city that predominantly votes Labour .
It is not yet clear what the PM 's update to the `` road map '' will be , but he is eager to get employees back to their workplaces if they are safe .
The official Government advice is still `` work from home if you can '' , but Mr Johnson has said people should be talking to their bosses about `` looking to come back to work in a safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his top scientific adviser , showed some resistance to the change on Thursday , saying working from home remained a `` perfectly good option '' and there was `` absolutely no reason '' to change the advice .

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The NHS will get an extra £3bn in funding to prepare for a possible second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce.
In the wake of a dire warning of the consequences of Covid-19 rebounding, Downing Street said the funding will allow extra hospital capacity while allowing routine treatments and procedures to continue.
The Prime Minister will also use a Downing Street press conference on Friday to commit to a new target of reaching the capacity for 500,000 coronavirus tests a day by November.
The funding for the NHS in England will allow private hospital capacity to be used and for Nightingale hospitals to be maintained until the end of March.
It comes after a report commissioned by the Government's chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, warned there could be 120,000 hospital deaths in a "reasonable worst-case scenario".
Winter always places a great strain on the health service, but there are concerns a resurgence of the virus during the annual flu season could be crippling.
(Image: Getty Images)
A Downing Street spokesman said: "Thanks to the hard work and sacrifices of the British people, the virus is under control and we have eased restrictions in a cautious, phased way.
"But the Prime Minister is clear that now is not the time for complacency, and we must make sure our NHS is battle ready for winter.
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"Tomorrow, he will set out a broad package of measures to protect against both a possible second wave, and to ease winter pressures and keep the public safe."
The spokesman said the immediate funding for England was new and not previously allocated, while expenditure will be set out for the devolved nations in due course.
Mr Johnson is also expected to publish an additional chapter to the Government's "road map" for recovery from the crisis.
NHS Providers, which represents NHS organisations, welcomed the financial support to prepare with the "triple whammy of pressures" from winter, a possible second surge and trying to recover from the strain of the pandemic so far.
But deputy chief executive Saffron Cordery called for "urgent clarity" over what the funding will cover, saying funding is already in place for the Nightingale hospitals and private beds.
"Trusts need more than that. They have got to recover the lost ground of the last four or five months and put measures in place to manage the additional activity that always happens in winter," she added.
(Image: Getty Images)
"Sadly what we do know won't be included is social care.
"Social care across the country is in a critical condition and the Government has still failed to commit to providing the sector with the funding it needs to be fully sustainable."
The British Medical Association also called for details on how the money will be used.
Council chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: "The Government talks of winter planning, but we need transparency on this, including how far this money can stretch in tackling a modelled worst-case forecast - including a second peak, additional non-Covid demand and a possible flu outbreak.
"Crucially, the Government must make prevention a priority and take every necessary step to try and avoid a national second spike all together."
Earlier this week Mr Johnson was warned in the report by the Academy of Medical Sciences that action must be taken now to mitigate the potential for a second peak, including scaling up the Test and Trace system.
The research said capacity for 350,000 tests per day will be needed to test individuals as they show symptoms of either Covid-19 or flu.
The latest Government figures say capacity stood at nearly 338,000, but Mr Johnson will commit to increase this to half a million by the end of October to bolster Test and Trace.
(Image: PA)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has already announced plans for the "biggest flu vaccination programme in history", with eligibility for free injections likely to be extended.
Non-urgent operations were suspended to free up hospital beds as the UK was plunged into a lockdown during the first wave.
But Downing Street says the new plans to be announced by the PM will allow them to go ahead where possible as ministers target efforts on local lockdowns.
Mr Hancock announced a partial easing of the prolonged lockdown measures in Leicester, but said Covid-19 rates in the city remained too high to allow pubs and restaurants to reopen.
But Leicester mayor Sir Peter Soulsby accused the Government of penalising businesses and residents in a city that predominantly votes Labour.
It is not yet clear what the PM's update to the "road map" will be, but he is eager to get employees back to their workplaces if they are safe.
The official Government advice is still "work from home if you can", but Mr Johnson has said people should be talking to their bosses about "looking to come back to work in a safe way".
But Sir Patrick, his top scientific adviser, showed some resistance to the change on Thursday, saying working from home remained a "perfectly good option" and there was "absolutely no reason" to change the advice.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Suspected disqualified drug driver arrested and Volkswagen Scirocco seized

Police swooped to arrest a man on suspicion of driving while disqualified and under the influence of drugs .
His @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday evening .
The man is in custody for questioning , the force said @ @ @ @ @ held on suspicion of possessing drugs and having no insurance .
Sign up to the @ @ @ @ @ the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN @ @ @ @ @ very simply by following the instructions here A photo of the high-powered hatchback was also @ @ @ @ @ was stopped and ultimately seized close to Piccadilly Gardens .
GMP City Centre posted on @ @ @ @ @ / Driver Arrested - Male arrested on suspicion of Drug Driving , Disqualified Driving , @ @ @ @ @ Drugs .
`` Male 's car has been seized from Piccadilly Gardens , whilst he @ @ @ @ @ .
Sgt K No more information was released .

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Police swooped to arrest a man on suspicion of driving while disqualified and under the influence of drugs.
His flash Volkswagen Scirocco was seized on Thursday evening.
Greater Manchester Police's city centre division revealed the seizure on Twitter.
The man is in custody for questioning, the force said.
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The man's age hasn't been revealed.
The driver was also held on suspicion of possessing drugs and having no insurance.
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A photo of the high-powered hatchback was also tweeted out.
The car was stopped and ultimately seized close to Piccadilly Gardens.
GMP City Centre posted on Twitter: "Car Seized / Driver Arrested - Male arrested on suspicion of Drug Driving, Disqualified Driving, No Insurance & Possession of Drugs.
"Male's car has been seized from Piccadilly Gardens, whilst he remains in custody for questioning. Sgt K
"#Fatal5 #NoInsurance #CarSeized #Arrest."
No more information was released.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Timothy Fosu-Mensah reacts to his Manchester United recall

Timothy Fosu-Mensah says his long-awaited Manchester United return was the product of months of toil , as he gave a solid performance in the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace .
The 22-year-old was a surprise selection at left-back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Selhurst Park , but performed admirably in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams .
Fosu-Mensah more than played his part in the victory , as United ground out an important three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial .
`` It feels good to play for the club again , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the win today , '' Fosu-Mensah told MUTV afterwards , reflecting on being ushered back into the fold , three years on from his previous United appearance .
`` Comfortable is a big word but I 've played there [ left-back ] before , '' he said of being deployed on the left side of United 's back line .
`` I think I came on against Arsenal as a left-back , I can play in a lot of different postions .
`` It was hard , but that 's what you work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these months for a moment like this .
That 's football , something like this can happen and you have to be ready , especially at a club like this .
I think I was ready for this moment . ''
The Dutchman admitted it was extra special to play at Crystal Palace , where he spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan .
`` Quite special .
Every time I step out on this pitch I have a special feeling as I had a good season here , the club has nice people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think they 've done well but the most important thing for us is that we got the three points today .
We know that if we keep winning , we 're in the Champions League next season , so that 's our focus .
We have to keep going , keep going , definitely . ''
He then added praise for goal scorers Rashford and Martial , who are in red hot form right now for Solskjaer 's side as United push towards a top four finish .
`` Top players and very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` A lot of quality between those two players so it does n't surprise me that they keep scoring . ''

Timothy Fosu-Mensah says his long-awaited Manchester United return was the product of months of toil, as he gave a solid performance in the 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old was a surprise selection at left-back by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Selhurst Park, but performed admirably in the absence of the injured Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams.
Fosu-Mensah more than played his part in the victory, as United ground out an important three points thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
"It feels good to play for the club again, I'm more happy that we got the win today," Fosu-Mensah told MUTV afterwards, reflecting on being ushered back into the fold, three years on from his previous United appearance.
"Comfortable is a big word but I've played there [left-back] before," he said of being deployed on the left side of United's back line. "I think I came on against Arsenal as a left-back, I can play in a lot of different postions.
"It was hard, but that's what you work such a long time for, all these months for a moment like this. That's football, something like this can happen and you have to be ready, especially at a club like this. I think I was ready for this moment."
The Dutchman admitted it was extra special to play at Crystal Palace, where he spent the 2017/18 campaign on loan.
"Quite special. Every time I step out on this pitch I have a special feeling as I had a good season here, the club has nice people," he added.
"I think they've done well but the most important thing for us is that we got the three points today. We know that if we keep winning, we're in the Champions League next season, so that's our focus. We have to keep going, keep going, definitely."
He then added praise for goal scorers Rashford and Martial, who are in red hot form right now for Solskjaer's side as United push towards a top four finish.
"Top players and very good guys as well," he said. "A lot of quality between those two players so it doesn't surprise me that they keep scoring."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Gabriel Jesus says 'genius' Pep tactical tweak brought him a goal

Gabriel Jesus hailed Pep Guardiola as a “ genius ” for the tactical tweak which brought his goal against Bournemouth .
The Brazil striker made it three goals from three games by netting the second goal in a 2-1 Manchester City win .
Jesus was finding it tough against a massed Cherries defence , buoyed by their 4-1 win over Leicester at the weekend , and fighting for their Premier League survival .
David Silva had fired City ahead with a brilliant free kick , but Bournemouth had responded strongly and were threatening to take control .
The game was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , moving Phil Foden from a wide left role into a central role , dropping deep to tempt the opposition centre backs out of position .
Jesus was moved out to the left , giving him a little more space in which to operate – and he responded to that bit of extra freedom superbly .
David Silva ’ s pass found him , and he nutmegged one defender , side-stepped another and then picked out the far corner with his shot .
But afterwards Jesus said that it was Guardiola ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It is no coincidence - we switch and I score , ” he said .
“ He is a genius .
He changes it in a second and we score .
We can play better.
” Those words were echoed by John Stones , the England defender who added : “ He knows the quality of the players so well and those little adjustments count .
“ I think how Gabby took his goal is incredible - the feet in the box , it is a defender ’ s nightmare really .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nowadays with VAR and things like this , everything is watched and you have got to be so careful .
“ I think Gabby , and the other strikers that get chances in the box- it is a pleasure to watch and I am sure he will be pleased with that .
“ The manager knows his players so well and those little tweaks , every player knows what they can bring to the team .
“ I didn ’ t realise until the end what impact the players can have in different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , credit to Phil , credit to Gabby , I am just really pleased to get another three points .
”

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Gabriel Jesus hailed Pep Guardiola as a “genius” for the tactical tweak which brought his goal against Bournemouth.
The Brazil striker made it three goals from three games by netting the second goal in a 2-1 Manchester City win.
Jesus was finding it tough against a massed Cherries defence, buoyed by their 4-1 win over Leicester at the weekend, and fighting for their Premier League survival.
David Silva had fired City ahead with a brilliant free kick, but Bournemouth had responded strongly and were threatening to take control.
The game was won when Guardiola shuffled his front three, moving Phil Foden from a wide left role into a central role, dropping deep to tempt the opposition centre backs out of position.
Jesus was moved out to the left, giving him a little more space in which to operate – and he responded to that bit of extra freedom superbly.
David Silva’s pass found him, and he nutmegged one defender, side-stepped another and then picked out the far corner with his shot.
But afterwards Jesus said that it was Guardiola’s switch which had done the trick.
“It is no coincidence - we switch and I score,” he said. “He is a genius. He changes it in a second and we score. We can play better.”
Those words were echoed by John Stones, the England defender who added: “He knows the quality of the players so well and those little adjustments count.
(Image: MCFC)
“I think how Gabby took his goal is incredible - the feet in the box, it is a defender’s nightmare really.
“When you get in the box nowadays with VAR and things like this, everything is watched and you have got to be so careful.
“I think Gabby, and the other strikers that get chances in the box- it is a pleasure to watch and I am sure he will be pleased with that.
“The manager knows his players so well and those little tweaks, every player knows what they can bring to the team.
“I didn’t realise until the end what impact the players can have in different positions and that is credit to them, credit to Phil, credit to Gabby, I am just really pleased to get another three points.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Marcus Rashford responds to Manchester United instructions at Crystal Palace

Things have been going so right for Marcus Rashford off the pitch and now they are on it .
Unfairly judged through the prism of Paul Pogba 's effortless recovery from injury , Rashford 's improvement has been more gradual since the restart but his contribution more pivotal .
The execution of his side-footer in front of a sparse Holmesdale Road Stand was reminiscent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic 's virtuoso sign-off at Ajax ; Rashford sat Patrick van Aanholt on his backside and swept the ball into an unguarded goal with a flicker of arrogance .
Rashford used to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United No.10 occupies that role .
It was just as well seeing as Rashford 's own apprentice , Mason Greenwood - the boy who could do no wrong - could do no right on a sixth successive league start .
Greenwood was evidently not fully fit three days after Oriol Romeu branded his studs on the 18-year-old 's ankle .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had instructed Rashford to move infield and it was heeded .
Rashford lived up to his squad number status with the breakaway clincher started by his Fred Astaire feet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Rashford had briefly pulled away from Martial but his foil now joins him on 22 goals .
United have been wilting over the last week though their potent partnership are flourishing .
For a team that thrived with an unchanged XI up until Southampton pressed them into submission , United looked in need of more changes and were indebted to Rashford 's resourcefulness , as well as David de Gea 's agility .
They were lethargic again against an urgent Palace and sloppy in their use of the ball ; the contrast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace for their apparent equaliser .
Jordan Ayew 's toe was found to be a millimetre offside .
Fernandes pinged the post when ordinarily such opportunities end up between the posts .
Pogba went spare at Fernandes ' impetuous pass that Palace seized on and Solskjaer initiated his own lockdown by introducing Nemanja Matic , almost certain to return against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday .
Such is the esteem Matic is held in Roy Hodgson and his assistant Ray Lewington shook his hand .
The demands are starting to take their toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire , culpable for Ayew 's tap-in .
Victor Lindelof 's tangle with Wilfried Zaha was dubiously not deemed a penalty by either the on-pitch or office officials .
United still recorded a 13th clean sheet in their last 19 .
Not since 2010-11 have United gone unbeaten in 19 straight matches .
Of all the people to take United back into the top four it could be the man who first took them out of it .
Jose Mourinho may have the most decisive impact when Tottenham host @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup semi-final , for while United are maintaining momentum many of their players are losing energy .
Selhurst Park used to be as much of a home from home for United supporters as Villa Park and they are still unbeaten at Palace 's haunt since a 1997 FA Cup replay defeat inflicted by Wimbledon during their ground share .
Solskjaer , a substitute that Baltic night , has overseen two wins at Selhurst as United manager .
Timothy Fosu-Mensah was recalled for the first time since May 2017 at left-back , where he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal in February 2016 ; Rashford 's Premier League arrival .
Only Pogba and Will Keane have endured longer gaps between Premier League appearances for United and Fosu-Mensah 's inclusion will have been especially galling for Diogo Dalot , widely expected to offset the absences of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams yet named only on the bench .
Fosu-Mensah 's year-long loan with Palace perhaps edged him ahead of Dalot and Zaha , managed by Solskjaer at Cardiff , is a deceptive enough forward whom commands bespoke selections .
The irony was he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wan-Bissaka and quickly tested David de Gea amid another sloppy start by United .
Kieran McKenna was irked by Maguire 's refusal to exploit space in front of him and Maguire was more so with the three headed opportunities he miscued from three corners .
For a supposed penalty box threat , Maguire is impotent at United set-pieces .
Solskjaer , occupying a tactical vantage point in the stands , urged Rashford and Mason Greenwood to move into the centre and implored the latter to 'get in the box ' .
However audible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Lewington 's ear-piercing decibel level .
Hesitation was rife among United 's starters and too often Solskjaer merely hollered some names to jolt them .
Victor Lindelof and Scott McTominay were admonished for failing to pass the ball and ask for the ball , and Solskjaer lamented how little Bruno Fernandes received it .
Pogba was instructed to move higher up and received his own one-on-one coaching session during the first drinks pause .
Greenwood elicited groans of frustration from the United substitutes by refusing to run at the veteran Joel Ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up long before the interval , as was Matic .
As most of the players congratulated Rashford on his unflappable finish , Matic beckoned Lindelof over and any interval changes were shelved .
Ayew 's prod sufficiently scared Solskjaer to protect the lead but Rashford helped extend it .

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Things have been going so right for Marcus Rashford off the pitch and now they are on it. Unfairly judged through the prism of Paul Pogba's effortless recovery from injury, Rashford's improvement has been more gradual since the restart but his contribution more pivotal.
The execution of his side-footer in front of a sparse Holmesdale Road Stand was reminiscent of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's virtuoso sign-off at Ajax; Rashford sat Patrick van Aanholt on his backside and swept the ball into an unguarded goal with a flicker of arrogance. Rashford used to be the apprentice and Ibrahimovic his master and now the United No.10 occupies that role.
It was just as well seeing as Rashford's own apprentice, Mason Greenwood - the boy who could do no wrong - could do no right on a sixth successive league start. Greenwood was evidently not fully fit three days after Oriol Romeu branded his studs on the 18-year-old's ankle.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had instructed Rashford to move infield and it was heeded. Rashford lived up to his squad number status with the breakaway clincher started by his Fred Astaire feet before a perceptive pass for Anthony Martial. Rashford had briefly pulled away from Martial but his foil now joins him on 22 goals. United have been wilting over the last week though their potent partnership are flourishing.
For a team that thrived with an unchanged XI up until Southampton pressed them into submission, United looked in need of more changes and were indebted to Rashford's resourcefulness, as well as David de Gea's agility. They were lethargic again against an urgent Palace and sloppy in their use of the ball; the contrast epitomised by Fernandes, who set up Palace for their apparent equaliser. Jordan Ayew's toe was found to be a millimetre offside.
Fernandes pinged the post when ordinarily such opportunities end up between the posts. Pogba went spare at Fernandes' impetuous pass that Palace seized on and Solskjaer initiated his own lockdown by introducing Nemanja Matic, almost certain to return against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday. Such is the esteem Matic is held in Roy Hodgson and his assistant Ray Lewington shook his hand.
(Image: 2020 Pool)
The demands are starting to take their toll on the totemic Fernandes and fatigued ever-presents Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire, culpable for Ayew's tap-in. Victor Lindelof's tangle with Wilfried Zaha was dubiously not deemed a penalty by either the on-pitch or office officials. United still recorded a 13th clean sheet in their last 19. Not since 2010-11 have United gone unbeaten in 19 straight matches.
Of all the people to take United back into the top four it could be the man who first took them out of it. Jose Mourinho may have the most decisive impact when Tottenham host Leicester two hours before United's FA Cup semi-final, for while United are maintaining momentum many of their players are losing energy.
Selhurst Park used to be as much of a home from home for United supporters as Villa Park and they are still unbeaten at Palace's haunt since a 1997 FA Cup replay defeat inflicted by Wimbledon during their ground share. Solskjaer, a substitute that Baltic night, has overseen two wins at Selhurst as United manager.
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Timothy Fosu-Mensah was recalled for the first time since May 2017 at left-back, where he last played on his career debut against Arsenal in February 2016; Rashford's Premier League arrival. Only Pogba and Will Keane have endured longer gaps between Premier League appearances for United and Fosu-Mensah's inclusion will have been especially galling for Diogo Dalot, widely expected to offset the absences of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams yet named only on the bench.
Fosu-Mensah's year-long loan with Palace perhaps edged him ahead of Dalot and Zaha, managed by Solskjaer at Cardiff, is a deceptive enough forward whom commands bespoke selections. The irony was he started on the opposite flank against Aaron Wan-Bissaka and quickly tested David de Gea amid another sloppy start by United.
Kieran McKenna was irked by Maguire's refusal to exploit space in front of him and Maguire was more so with the three headed opportunities he miscued from three corners. For a supposed penalty box threat, Maguire is impotent at United set-pieces.
(Image: 2020 Pool)
Solskjaer, occupying a tactical vantage point in the stands, urged Rashford and Mason Greenwood to move into the centre and implored the latter to 'get in the box'. However audible Solskjaer was, he could not compete with Lewington's ear-piercing decibel level.
Hesitation was rife among United's starters and too often Solskjaer merely hollered some names to jolt them. Victor Lindelof and Scott McTominay were admonished for failing to pass the ball and ask for the ball, and Solskjaer lamented how little Bruno Fernandes received it. Pogba was instructed to move higher up and received his own one-on-one coaching session during the first drinks pause.
Greenwood elicited groans of frustration from the United substitutes by refusing to run at the veteran Joel Ward and Daniel James was ordered to warm up long before the interval, as was Matic. As most of the players congratulated Rashford on his unflappable finish, Matic beckoned Lindelof over and any interval changes were shelved.
Ayew's prod sufficiently scared Solskjaer to protect the lead but Rashford helped extend it.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Crystal Palace vs Manchester United highlights and reaction

Manchester United remain within touching distance of a top-four spot after beating Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park .
United went @ @ @ @ @ need to collect all three points amplified by Leicester 's win over Sheffield United as @ @ @ @ @ victory against Norwich earlier in the week .
After naming an unchanged starting XI in @ @ @ @ @ , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made two changes against the Eagles , with Timothy Fosu-Mensah handed @ @ @ @ @ in the absence of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams , and Scott McTominay starting in @ @ @ @ @ the base of United 's midfield .
United took the lead through Marcus Rashford on @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Martial wrapped up the win in the 78th minute .
Rashford and Martial are @ @ @ @ @ for the season .
United 's next game is against Chelsea at Wembley in Sunday @ @ @ @ @

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Manchester United remain within touching distance of a top-four spot after beating Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
United went into the game with the need to collect all three points amplified by Leicester's win over Sheffield United as well as Chelsea's narrow victory against Norwich earlier in the week.
After naming an unchanged starting XI in their previous five league games, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made two changes against the Eagles, with Timothy Fosu-Mensah handed a surprise start at left-back in the absence of Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, and Scott McTominay starting in place of Nemanja Matic at the base of United's midfield.
United took the lead through Marcus Rashford on the stroke of half-time before Anthony Martial wrapped up the win in the 78th minute. Rashford and Martial are level on 22 goals each for the season.
United's next game is against Chelsea at Wembley in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Manchester United player ratings: Marcus Rashford and David de Gea good

Made a good early save and had to vigilantly tip Luka Milivojevic 's free-kick around his upright .
Denied Zaha again in the second .
8 Looked fatigued but had a decent opportunity on his weaker foot .
Too porous in letting Wilfried Zaha cross for Jordan Ayew 's disallowed goal .
5 Lacked alacrity with his use of the ball and got involved in a tangle with Zaha inside the area .
Helped United to a clean sheet .
6 Should have done better with one of the three headed chances he had at 0-0 .
Got injured but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
6 Some jittery moments on his first United start in over three years but performed okay overall .
Helped Zaha played on the opposite flank .
6 Poor on the ball in his first league start since Tottenham and was admonished by Solskjaer for not asking for the ball .
Said it all Nemanja Matic warmed up before half-time .
4 Used the ball prudently and was not as rash as some of his teammates .
Resisted a gung-ho approach in a tight contest .
6 Struggled to get into the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assist .
Should have scored but hit the post .
6 Clearly not fully fit , wasted United 's best chance , and generally sloppy with his decision-making .
A night he could have done with a rest .
4 Kept on going with little reward until he showed exemplary composure to put United ahead .
Magnificent play to create the second .
8 Made something happen out of nothing to gift Greenwood a shot he mishit and then opened up a two-goal lead coolly .
8 Should have freshened the team up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rusty Greenwood .
Instructions for Rashford were heeded and removed the right players .
7

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Here's how the Manchester United players rated as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League on Thursday night.
David de Gea
Made a good early save and had to vigilantly tip Luka Milivojevic's free-kick around his upright. Denied Zaha again in the second. 8
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Looked fatigued but had a decent opportunity on his weaker foot. Too porous in letting Wilfried Zaha cross for Jordan Ayew's disallowed goal. 5
Victor Lindelof
Lacked alacrity with his use of the ball and got involved in a tangle with Zaha inside the area. Helped United to a clean sheet. 6
Harry Maguire
Should have done better with one of the three headed chances he had at 0-0. Got injured but carried on and made some good tackles. 6
Timothy Fosu-Mensah
Some jittery moments on his first United start in over three years but performed okay overall. Helped Zaha played on the opposite flank. 6
Scott McTominay
Poor on the ball in his first league start since Tottenham and was admonished by Solskjaer for not asking for the ball. Said it all Nemanja Matic warmed up before half-time. 4
Paul Pogba
Used the ball prudently and was not as rash as some of his teammates. Resisted a gung-ho approach in a tight contest. 6
Bruno Fernandes
Struggled to get into the game and became frustrated yet somehow claimed another assist. Should have scored but hit the post. 6
Mason Greenwood
Clearly not fully fit, wasted United's best chance, and generally sloppy with his decision-making. A night he could have done with a rest. 4
Marcus Rashford
Kept on going with little reward until he showed exemplary composure to put United ahead. Magnificent play to create the second. 8
Anthony Martial
Made something happen out of nothing to gift Greenwood a shot he mishit and then opened up a two-goal lead coolly. 8
Subs
Nemanja Matic
Helped shore United up. 6
Jesse Lingard
Ran about. 6
Manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Should have freshened the team up more and got it wrong by risking the rusty Greenwood. Instructions for Rashford were heeded and removed the right players. 7


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Live SHOTGUN was 'being used as a walking stick', cops say

Police were stunned to discover a live shotgun being used walking stick .
The bizarre 'stick gun ' was located during a house clearence .
Police were called as a precaution - and testing was even carried out to determine if it had been used in crime , reports Cheshire Live .
Officers established the single barrel 410 shotgun had been repurposed as a mobility aid .
The bizarre find was made in Cheshire .
`` Nothing is quite what it seems , '' police said on Twitter .
Officers from Cheshire and North Wales Alliance Armed Policing Team were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the firearm and then made checks to determine whether it had been involved in any criminal activity .
After being given the all-clear , the gun was taken away to be destroyed .
It has not been revealed who owned the weapon-come-walking stick - or where exactly it was discovered .
It 's also not known for how long the gun had been used as a walking stick .
The police unit said on Twitter there was 'no criminal intent ' .
`` Nothing is quite what it seems .
`` Walking stick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
`` Recovered from a house clearance and no criminal intent , '' wrote officers .
A spokesperson for Cheshire police said : `` This firearm was discovered during a house clearance and subsequently recovered by officers .
`` Following the recovery the firearm was checked and confirmed not to have been used in any criminal activities .
`` The item will now be destroyed . ''
Shotguns are legal in the UK so long as they can not hold more than three shells - and are subject to strict controls and the @ @ @ @ @

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Police were stunned to discover a live shotgun being used walking stick.
The bizarre 'stick gun' was located during a house clearence.
Police were called as a precaution - and testing was even carried out to determine if it had been used in crime, reports Cheshire Live.
Officers established the single barrel 410 shotgun had been repurposed as a mobility aid.
The bizarre find was made in Cheshire.
"Nothing is quite what it seems," police said on Twitter.
(Image: Cheshire and North Wales Alliance Armed Police)
Officers from Cheshire and North Wales Alliance Armed Policing Team were alerted to the find.
They confiscated the firearm and then made checks to determine whether it had been involved in any criminal activity.
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After being given the all-clear, the gun was taken away to be destroyed.
It has not been revealed who owned the weapon-come-walking stick - or where exactly it was discovered.
It's also not known for how long the gun had been used as a walking stick.
The police unit said on Twitter there was 'no criminal intent'.
"Nothing is quite what it seems.
"Walking stick that is actually a live 410 shotgun!
"Recovered from a house clearance and no criminal intent," wrote officers.
A spokesperson for Cheshire police said: "This firearm was discovered during a house clearance and subsequently recovered by officers.
"Following the recovery the firearm was checked and confirmed not to have been used in any criminal activities.
"The item will now be destroyed."
Shotguns are legal in the UK so long as they cannot hold more than three shells - and are subject to strict controls and the appropriate licence or permit.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Rugby player punched by bouncer left deaf in one ear - and had bleeds on brain

The mobile phone footage was shocking - a blur of punches being thrown by burly men in hi-vis jackets .
It was a clip that would eventually be shown in court as the nightclub doormen involved in the fracas found themselves in the dock .
The brawl , outside a popular city centre venue , left a talented rugby league player permanently deaf in one ear .
He was knocked out cold after being punched and hitting his head on the floor .
Former St Helens academy player Joe Sharratt , at the time 18 , was advised by medics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the incident in December 2018 , in which he suffered two separate bleeds to the brain .
But he has opted to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a professional .
Mr Sharratt was attacked outside Factory nightclub in Manchester city centre just hours after he represented Lancashire in a match versus Australia at the Etihad Stadium .
The Lancaster University student and his friend , Leon Cooper , were escorted from the premises in the early hours of December 2 after an altercation with a group of men , Manchester Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ descended into a brawl with punches flying at the two men from door staff , said prosecutor Hugh McKee .
One of the blows to Mr Sharratt was delivered to the face by 'powerfully built ' doorman Gareth Carr , which knocked him unconscious as he fell backwards and hit his head on the ground .
The attack was captured on CCTV and on the mobile phones of members of the public nearby .
Mr Sharratt was treated in hospital for five days and is now permanently deaf in his left ear .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same ear .
The court was told he had taken a year out from his studies before the assault to devote to rugby league .
He said the sport which he had played since a young boy was a 'massive part ' of his life .
In his victim personal statement , he said : `` The doctors told me if I have another concussion they will not let me play rugby again .
`` I have been given the all-clear to play but was advised not to but because it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to play .
`` I just want to move on with my life and I do n't want this assault to take anything else away from me . ''
Now Carr , of Denbigh Road , Denton , has been jailed for 21 months after he pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing grievous bodily harm and affray .
His colleagues , Amjad Yasin , 38 ; Imran Ilyas , 41 ; Lee Clark , 42 ; Mohammed Saleem , 22 ; and Javd Solimanbolagh , 25 , all received suspended sentences @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also each perform 150 hours of unpaid work in the community .
Solimanbolagh , of Higher Lane , Whitefield ; and Saleem , of Kingsway , Manchester , each received 18 months .
Yasin , of Latimer Street , Oldham , and Ilyas , of Gainsborough Avenue , Oldham , were given 15 months each and Clark , of Epson Avenue , Sale , received a 17-month term .
All their sentences were suspended for two years .
Sentencing , Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said : `` It seems as if all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been forgotten , and excessive and unnecessary force was used .
`` It is incomprehensible that what was a minor incident at the start could not be peaceably and lawfully controlled by a group of , in the main , experienced and trained doormen .
`` These defendants ' behaviour that night was a shocking example of just how quickly a situation can get out of control if doormen at such venues ignore their training and instead resort to a reaction of 'if a customer punches me , I 'll punch him back @ @ @

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The mobile phone footage was shocking - a blur of punches being thrown by burly men in hi-vis jackets.
It was a clip that would eventually be shown in court as the nightclub doormen involved in the fracas found themselves in the dock.
The brawl, outside a popular city centre venue, left a talented rugby league player permanently deaf in one ear.
He was knocked out cold after being punched and hitting his head on the floor.
Former St Helens academy player Joe Sharratt, at the time 18, was advised by medics not to play the sport again following the incident in December 2018, in which he suffered two separate bleeds to the brain.
But he has opted to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a professional.
(Image: M.E.N.)
Mr Sharratt was attacked outside Factory nightclub in Manchester city centre just hours after he represented Lancashire in a match versus Australia at the Etihad Stadium.
The Lancaster University student and his friend, Leon Cooper, were escorted from the premises in the early hours of December 2 after an altercation with a group of men, Manchester Crown Court heard.
A heated argument followed which descended into a brawl with punches flying at the two men from door staff, said prosecutor Hugh McKee.
One of the blows to Mr Sharratt was delivered to the face by 'powerfully built' doorman Gareth Carr, which knocked him unconscious as he fell backwards and hit his head on the ground.
The attack was captured on CCTV and on the mobile phones of members of the public nearby.
Mr Sharratt was treated in hospital for five days and is now permanently deaf in his left ear.
He also suffers from constant tinnitus in the same ear.
(Image: M.E.N.)
The court was told he had taken a year out from his studies before the assault to devote to rugby league.
He said the sport which he had played since a young boy was a 'massive part' of his life.
In his victim personal statement, he said: "The doctors told me if I have another concussion they will not let me play rugby again.
"I was devastated.
"I have been given the all-clear to play but was advised not to but because it's my passion I have made the decision to play.
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"I just want to move on with my life and I don't want this assault to take anything else away from me."
Now Carr, of Denbigh Road, Denton, has been jailed for 21 months after he pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing grievous bodily harm and affray.
His colleagues, Amjad Yasin, 38; Imran Ilyas, 41; Lee Clark, 42; Mohammed Saleem, 22; and Javd Solimanbolagh, 25, all received suspended sentences after they admitted affray. They must also each perform 150 hours of unpaid work in the community.
(Image: GMP)
Solimanbolagh, of Higher Lane, Whitefield; and Saleem, of Kingsway, Manchester, each received 18 months.
Yasin, of Latimer Street, Oldham, and Ilyas, of Gainsborough Avenue, Oldham, were given 15 months each and Clark, of Epson Avenue, Sale, received a 17-month term.
All their sentences were suspended for two years.
Sentencing, Judge Suzanne Goddard QC said: "It seems as if all the training the doormen must have received had been forgotten, and excessive and unnecessary force was used.
"It is incomprehensible that what was a minor incident at the start could not be peaceably and lawfully controlled by a group of, in the main, experienced and trained doormen.
"These defendants' behaviour that night was a shocking example of just how quickly a situation can get out of control if doormen at such venues ignore their training and instead resort to a reaction of 'if a customer punches me, I'll punch him back'."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Man Utd fans jump to same conclusion over Diogo Dalot after Palace snub

Manchester United fans believe Diogo Dalot 's career at the club may be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to start Timothy Fosu-Mensah against Crystal Palace .
United suffered a double injury blow in the draw against Southampton last week with both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams leaving the field .
Solskjaer confirmed both were doubtful to face the Eagles and many expected Dalot to be the natural replacement on the left side of defence .
Instead , the United manager selected Fosu-Mensah at left-back , the Dutchman 's first start since May 2017 having not played a single minute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surgery .
Dalot is on the bench for the first time in ten league matchdays but fans believe the decision not to start the Portuguese may have signalled the end of his United career .
Solskjaer explained the decision to start Fosu-Mensah prior to kick off , suggesting the 22-year-old 's good performances for the reserves earned him an opportunity .
He told BT Sport : `` Timothy has been waiting for his chance , he ’ s played a couple of good reserve games and played in the friendly we had against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be ready . ''

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Manchester United fans believe Diogo Dalot's career at the club may be over after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to start Timothy Fosu-Mensah against Crystal Palace.
United suffered a double injury blow in the draw against Southampton last week with both Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams leaving the field.
Solskjaer confirmed both were doubtful to face the Eagles and many expected Dalot to be the natural replacement on the left side of defence.
Instead, the United manager selected Fosu-Mensah at left-back, the Dutchman's first start since May 2017 having not played a single minute of football this season after undergoing knee surgery.
Dalot is on the bench for the first time in ten league matchdays but fans believe the decision not to start the Portuguese may have signalled the end of his United career.
Solskjaer explained the decision to start Fosu-Mensah prior to kick off, suggesting the 22-year-old's good performances for the reserves earned him an opportunity.
He told BT Sport: "Timothy has been waiting for his chance, he’s played a couple of good reserve games and played in the friendly we had against West Brom, so he’ll be ready."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Man City headlines as tribute planned for club legend and new kit revealed

Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday , July 16 .
City legend David Silva ’ s last-ever competitive match at the Etihad is set to be against Real Madrid next month , for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash .
The remainder of the tournament , should City qualify , will take place with all one-leg ties in a special condensed 12-day competition in Lisbon .
It ’ s already been announced that Silva will come back to the Etihad for a proper send-off when fans are allowed back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organising a reception for what will be the last time he takes to the Etihad pitch in a competitive capacity .
The 1894 Group are arranging for fans to pay tribute to the Spaniard , considered by some to be City ’ s all-time greatest player , with fans lining the street as City ’ s bus goes from the academy base to the stadium .
Here ’ s everything you need to know .
Manchester City have revealed the new Puma home kit for the 2020/21 season , to be worn by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s and youth teams .
The bold design follows kit manufacturer Puma ’ s “ crafted from culture ’ theme , with the traditional light blue colours in a mosaic style , as inspired by artworks from around the city , and particularly the iconic Northern Quarter .
Out goes the controversial purple trim , with a return to a more traditional white and navy .
It will be worn for the first time in City ’ s all-important FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday .
Kyle Walker believes Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Champions League this summer .
The right-back gave a new interview with in which he spoke about the confidence in the squad and assessed how they ’ ve performed since the Premier League returned last month .
“ We 've come back and hit the ground running , '' he said .
`` I think the momentum is on our side , we 've got the rhythm , players are looking sharp , feeling great , and hopefully we can just continue this great form we 're on and take it into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We all believe in ourselves , we all believe in the manager , his philosophy , his way of playing .
I feel on our day we can beat anyone in world football .
It 's going to be a very exciting six weeks .
In my first season I picked up three trophies here , and in my second season I picked up four .
Obviously we 're just missing the Champions League , that 's the only one I have n't got .
`` Missing out on the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a team , but you have to take your hats off to Liverpool , they played fantastically well throughout the season and deserved it , so fair play to them .
But hopefully now we can go and do what they did last year by winning the Champions League , and put all our eggs into that basket now . ''

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Here are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, July 16.
David Silva tribute planned for Real Madrid clash
City legend David Silva’s last-ever competitive match at the Etihad is set to be against Real Madrid next month, for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash.
The remainder of the tournament, should City qualify, will take place with all one-leg ties in a special condensed 12-day competition in Lisbon.
It’s already been announced that Silva will come back to the Etihad for a proper send-off when fans are allowed back into the stadium, but fan groups are organising a reception for what will be the last time he takes to the Etihad pitch in a competitive capacity.
The 1894 Group are arranging for fans to pay tribute to the Spaniard, considered by some to be City’s all-time greatest player, with fans lining the street as City’s bus goes from the academy base to the stadium.
Here’s everything you need to know .
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Home kit for 2020-21
Manchester City have revealed the new Puma home kit for the 2020/21 season, to be worn by the men’s, women’s and youth teams.
The bold design follows kit manufacturer Puma’s “crafted from culture’ theme, with the traditional light blue colours in a mosaic style, as inspired by artworks from around the city, and particularly the iconic Northern Quarter.
Out goes the controversial purple trim, with a return to a more traditional white and navy.
It will be worn for the first time in City’s all-important FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday.
Here are the details in full .
Kyle Walker confident of delivering European glory
Kyle Walker believes Manchester City are in good shape to deliver the Champions League this summer.
The right-back gave a new interview with Sky Sports in which he spoke about the confidence in the squad and assessed how they’ve performed since the Premier League returned last month.
“We've come back and hit the ground running," he said.
"I think the momentum is on our side, we've got the rhythm, players are looking sharp, feeling great, and hopefully we can just continue this great form we're on and take it into the competitions we want to win.
"We all believe in ourselves, we all believe in the manager, his philosophy, his way of playing. I feel on our day we can beat anyone in world football. It's going to be a very exciting six weeks. In my first season I picked up three trophies here, and in my second season I picked up four. Obviously we're just missing the Champions League, that's the only one I haven't got.
"Missing out on the Premier League was a big blow for us as a team, but you have to take your hats off to Liverpool, they played fantastically well throughout the season and deserved it, so fair play to them. But hopefully now we can go and do what they did last year by winning the Champions League, and put all our eggs into that basket now."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-16--Plans unveiled to speed up payment of compensation to terror attack victims

Plans to speed up the payment of compensation to victims of terrorism atrocities have been announced .
A group of survivors from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing - and previous attacks in London - last year demanded political parties agree a new 'charter ' to provide quicker access to mental health support and faster compensation .
A public consultation to overhaul and reform the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme has now started .
It will run until October .
The government said it wants to set up a dedicated scheme for people affected by terror incidents in the UK or abroad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible and families get the support they need .
The proposed changes come after criticism of the existing compensation claims process , which is also under review .
The Victims ' Commissioner has branded the help , including financial support , families are given when a loved one is killed abroad as 'patchy and inadequate ' .
The public consultation , which opened on Thursday , involves the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme , which gives money to victims injured by violent crime when no other financial redress is available .
It 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more transparent ' .
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority ( CICA ) deals with more than 30,000 applications a year .
In 2018/19 it paid out more than £130m to victims .
This included £11m to victims who were previously barred from claiming compensation under the now abolished pre-1979 'same roof ' rule , blocking payments to victims whose attacker was a family member they were living with at the time .
• Higher single payments of up to £8,000 • Gathering views on whether families of people murdered abroad should have access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` All too recently we 've witnessed the devastating effects of terrorism , which is why this government is determined that victims get the support they need to rebuild their lives .
`` While no amount of compensation can ever make up for the suffering they 've endured , our reforms will ensure the system for claiming awards better reflects the needs of victims , and that applications are processed as rapidly as possible .
`` But this is only one part of our plans to boost the support available for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are simplifying the scheme making it easier to understand , as well as increasing pay-outs for bereaved families . ''

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Plans to speed up the payment of compensation to victims of terrorism atrocities have been announced.
A group of survivors from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing - and previous attacks in London - last year demanded political parties agree a new 'charter' to provide quicker access to mental health support and faster compensation.
A public consultation to overhaul and reform the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme has now started.
It will run until October.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
The government said it wants to set up a dedicated scheme for people affected by terror incidents in the UK or abroad to ensure applications are processed as quickly as possible and families get the support they need.
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The proposed changes come after criticism of the existing compensation claims process, which is also under review.
The Victims' Commissioner has branded the help, including financial support, families are given when a loved one is killed abroad as 'patchy and inadequate'.
(Image: PA)
The public consultation, which opened on Thursday, involves the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which gives money to victims injured by violent crime when no other financial redress is available.
It's planned to make the process 'simpler and more transparent'.
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) deals with more than 30,000 applications a year.
In 2018/19 it paid out more than £130m to victims.
(Image: PA)
This included £11m to victims who were previously barred from claiming compensation under the now abolished pre-1979 'same roof' rule, blocking payments to victims whose attacker was a family member they were living with at the time.
The plans also propose:
A simpler list of eligible injuries
Higher single payments of up to £8,000
Payments for funerals raised to £4,500
Gathering views on whether families of people murdered abroad should have access to compensation.
Justice minister Alex Chalk said: "All too recently we've witnessed the devastating effects of terrorism, which is why this government is determined that victims get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
"While no amount of compensation can ever make up for the suffering they've endured, our reforms will ensure the system for claiming awards better reflects the needs of victims, and that applications are processed as rapidly as possible.
"But this is only one part of our plans to boost the support available for people injured by violent crime.
"We are simplifying the scheme making it easier to understand, as well as increasing pay-outs for bereaved families."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Five key announcements Boris Johnson made during today's briefing

Boris Johnson outlined further plans for easing lockdown restrictions during a press briefing from Downing Street this morning .
He made five key announcements , which included setting out a new timetable for reopening businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and ramping up testing capacity .
Mr Johnson also outlined changes to the government 's advice to work from home and announced additional funding for the NHS to see it through winter .
Here are the five key announcements to come out of today 's briefing .
1 .
New timetable for easing lockdown and 'normality by Christmas' The Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easing the remaining lockdown restrictions which would start from August 1 .
He said most remaining leisure venues , including casinos , bowling alleys and skating rinks , would be able to reopen from the beginning of next month - but not nightclubs or soft play areas .
Indoor performances with live audiences will also resume , with trials beginning for larger events at sports stadiums “ with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn ” .
Also from August 1 , beauty services that are currently banned under government guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the face , will be able to resume , and wedding receptions for up to 30 people will be permitted .
In September , schools would be expected to be open to all pupils as planned , he said .
Mr Johnson 's plan would then see audiences allowed back in sports stadiums and conferences and other business events to recommence from October .
He said he hoped the plan would allow for a 'return to normality ' by the end of the year .
“ It is my strong and sincere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November , at the earliest , possibly in time for Christmas , ” he told the briefing .
He added that the government would look to allow `` more close contact between friends and family '' during this period .
Mr Johnson also announced that government advice on going to work would change from August 1 .
`` Instead of government telling people to work from home , we are going to give employers more discretion , and ask them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can work safely , '' he said .
`` That could mean of course continuing to work from home , which is one way of working safely and which has worked for many employers and employees .
`` Or it could mean making workplaces safe by following Covid Secure guidelines .
`` Whatever employers decide , they should consult closely with their employees , and only ask people to return to their place of work if it is safe . ''
He added that it was not up to the government `` to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and whether they want their work forces in the office or not '' .
Mr Johnson announced that local authorities would be given new lockdown powers from tomorrow ( July 18 ) .
He said that local authorities would be able to close premises , shut public spaces outdoors and cancel events using the new powers .
He said the measures would allow authorities to act quickly in response to local outbreaks `` where speed is paramount '' .
Where local intervention is not enough , he said further regulations on how central @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be published next week .
“ Where justified by the evidence , ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area , introduce local stay-at-home orders , prevent people entering or leaving defined areas , reduce the size of gatherings beyond the national defined rules or restrict transport systems serving local areas , ” he explained .
Announcing an increase in testing capacity , Mr Johnson said that an effective testing regime must be in place in order for local lockdowns and measures to work .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made in increasing capacity , with more than 200,000 tests a day now taking place .
A new target of 500,000 tests a day , or 3.5 million per week , by the end of October has now been set , he said .
He added : “ Publicly available data suggests we are now carrying out our tests more than anywhere else in Europe in total . ''
Mr Johnson announced an extra £3 billion in funding for the NHS to prepare for a possible second wave of coronavirus .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more virulent in the winter months and it ’ s certain that the NHS will face the usual annual winter pressures , ” he told the briefing .
“ We ’ re making sure we ’ re ready for winter and planning for the worst . ''
The increased funding will allow Nightingale hospitals to remain open and for private hospital capacity to be used until the end of March , he said .

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Boris Johnson outlined further plans for easing lockdown restrictions during a press briefing from Downing Street this morning.
He made five key announcements, which included setting out a new timetable for reopening businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and ramping up testing capacity.
Mr Johnson also outlined changes to the government's advice to work from home and announced additional funding for the NHS to see it through winter.
Here are the five key announcements to come out of today's briefing.
1. New timetable for easing lockdown and 'normality by Christmas'
The Prime Minister announced a new road map for easing the remaining lockdown restrictions which would start from August 1.
He said most remaining leisure venues, including casinos, bowling alleys and skating rinks, would be able to reopen from the beginning of next month - but not nightclubs or soft play areas.
Indoor performances with live audiences will also resume, with trials beginning for larger events at sports stadiums “with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn”.
Also from August 1, beauty services that are currently banned under government guidelines, such as those which involve working on the face, will be able to resume, and wedding receptions for up to 30 people will be permitted.
In September, schools would be expected to be open to all pupils as planned, he said.
Mr Johnson's plan would then see audiences allowed back in sports stadiums and conferences and other business events to recommence from October.
He said he hoped the plan would allow for a 'return to normality' by the end of the year.
“It is my strong and sincere hope that we will be able to review the outstanding restrictions and allow a more significant return to normality from November, at the earliest, possibly in time for Christmas,” he told the briefing.
He added that the government would look to allow "more close contact between friends and family" during this period.
2. Working from home advice to change
Mr Johnson also announced that government advice on going to work would change from August 1.
"Instead of government telling people to work from home, we are going to give employers more discretion, and ask them to make decisions about how their staff can work safely," he said.
"That could mean of course continuing to work from home, which is one way of working safely and which has worked for many employers and employees.
"Or it could mean making workplaces safe by following Covid Secure guidelines.
"Whatever employers decide, they should consult closely with their employees, and only ask people to return to their place of work if it is safe."
He added that it was not up to the government "to decide how employers should run their companies and whether they want their work forces in the office or not".
3. Lockdown powers for local authorities
Mr Johnson announced that local authorities would be given new lockdown powers from tomorrow (July 18).
He said that local authorities would be able to close premises, shut public spaces outdoors and cancel events using the new powers.
He said the measures would allow authorities to act quickly in response to local outbreaks "where speed is paramount".
Where local intervention is not enough, he said further regulations on how central government will be able to intervene will be published next week.
“Where justified by the evidence, ministers will be able to close whole sectors or types of premises in an area, introduce local stay-at-home orders, prevent people entering or leaving defined areas, reduce the size of gatherings beyond the national defined rules or restrict transport systems serving local areas,” he explained.
4. Increased testing capacity
Announcing an increase in testing capacity, Mr Johnson said that an effective testing regime must be in place in order for local lockdowns and measures to work.
He said "substantial progress" has been made in increasing capacity, with more than 200,000 tests a day now taking place.
A new target of 500,000 tests a day, or 3.5 million per week, by the end of October has now been set, he said.
He added: “Publicly available data suggests we are now carrying out our tests more than anywhere else in Europe in total."
5. Additional funding for the NHS
Mr Johnson announced an extra £3 billion in funding for the NHS to prepare for a possible second wave of coronavirus.
"It’s possible that the virus will be more virulent in the winter months and it’s certain that the NHS will face the usual annual winter pressures,” he told the briefing.
“We’re making sure we’re ready for winter and planning for the worst."
The increased funding will allow Nightingale hospitals to remain open and for private hospital capacity to be used until the end of March, he said.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Pep Guardiola reacts to Liverpool FC points record failure

Pep Guardiola has hailed Liverpool ’ s “ incredible ” season after the Merseysiders failed to beat Manchester City ’ s Premier League points record .
Jurgen Klopp ’ s team lost at Arsenal on Wednesday night to end any chance of them reaching the 100-point mark which Guardiola ’ s “ Centurions ” hit in the 2017-18 season .
Klopp had repeatedly said he was not overly interested in the record , but had continued to play his strongest team in games , after clinching the title in record time .
That gave City fans some joy after falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Guardiola refused to rub any noses in the fact that the record remains intact .
“ That doesn ’ t cancel for one second the incredible Premier League that Liverpool have done , ” he said .
“ One hundred points is not easy but sooner or later someone will break the record.
” City also hold second place in the list of highest points totals , after racking up 98 last season to fend off a strong Liverpool challenge .
Liverpool can still beat that total , as they will reach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games , at home to Chelsea and away to Newcastle , in the next week .

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Pep Guardiola has hailed Liverpool’s “incredible” season after the Merseysiders failed to beat Manchester City ’s Premier League points record.
Jurgen Klopp’s team lost at Arsenal on Wednesday night to end any chance of them reaching the 100-point mark which Guardiola ’s “Centurions” hit in the 2017-18 season.
Klopp had repeatedly said he was not overly interested in the record, but had continued to play his strongest team in games, after clinching the title in record time.
That gave City fans some joy after falling a long way behind their rivals, but Guardiola refused to rub any noses in the fact that the record remains intact.
“That doesn’t cancel for one second the incredible Premier League that Liverpool have done,” he said. “One hundred points is not easy but sooner or later someone will break the record.
"But always 100 points is not easy, nothing has changed. We were incredible two seasons ago when we did it, the same as when we did 98 the year after. It’s still incredible.
"One day it will be broken, but shows the season they’ve had but not getting there shows how incredible ours was two seasons ago.”
City also hold second place in the list of highest points totals, after racking up 98 last season to fend off a strong Liverpool challenge.
Liverpool can still beat that total, as they will reach 99 if they win their two remaining games, at home to Chelsea and away to Newcastle, in the next week.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Manchester United help distribute laptops to disadvantaged children and families

Manchester United has been helping to distribute hundreds of laptops to disadvantaged children .
Alongside Trafford council , the team has handed out 646 laptops and 118 4G signal boosters as part of the Department for Education ’ s drive to support vulnerable families .
The equipment has been provided by the Department for Education and is being handed out to support children with distance learning until schools reopen in September .
Last week , a team of volunteers from Manchester United Foundation helped to deliver 318 laptops to 36 schools across Trafford .
The remaining devices are being distributed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teams and care leavers were given their devices last week .
Trafford council has been working to identify every child and family where a device is required to ensure education and communication with these children and families can continue .
Coun Karina Carter , Trafford council ’ s lead member for education said : “ It ’ s sometimes taken for granted that young people have access to IT equipment , but this is not the case .
“ I am really pleased that we ’ ve been able to team up with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are delivered to young people in our most deprived communities .
“ It is important that every young person in our borough has the correct school equipment .
The schools have really appreciated having these laptops directly delivered to them .
“ One of the council ’ s top priorities is providing support to children and young people in our borough .
Well done to everybody involved in this scheme , it has proved to be a real success.
” Matt Johnson , director of operations at Manchester United Foundation , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local communities and young people and to do this effectively we have developed strong relationships with key organisations like Trafford council .
“ This partnership will make such a difference to young people of Trafford ; such a large proportion of young people want to learn but have not been able to home-school during the pandemic because they don ’ t have access to IT equipment .
“ By distributing these devices it ’ s a small but important role we can play in helping young people.
” National statistics show the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ larger than ever seen before ’ as some children from deprived backgrounds have not been getting the support they need .
One barrier to learning is access to Wifi and devices .
Mr Johnson added : “ This intervention will mean that over the summer holidays the young people of Trafford will be able to access teaching resources , engage with their school and teachers , and ultimately learn new skills and gain greater knowledge.
” For more information on the DfE scheme , go to https : //www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help- with-technology-for-remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19 .

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Manchester United has been helping to distribute hundreds of laptops to disadvantaged children.
Alongside Trafford council, the team has handed out 646 laptops and 118 4G signal boosters as part of the Department for Education’s drive to support vulnerable families.
The equipment has been provided by the Department for Education and is being handed out to support children with distance learning until schools reopen in September.
Last week, a team of volunteers from Manchester United Foundation helped to deliver 318 laptops to 36 schools across Trafford.
(Image: Manchester United Foundation)
The remaining devices are being distributed by Trafford council’s social care teams and care leavers were given their devices last week.
Trafford council has been working to identify every child and family where a device is required to ensure education and communication with these children and families can continue.
Coun Karina Carter, Trafford council’s lead member for education said: “It’s sometimes taken for granted that young people have access to IT equipment, but this is not the case.
“I am really pleased that we’ve been able to team up with Manchester United Foundation to ensure the laptops are delivered to young people in our most deprived communities.
“It is important that every young person in our borough has the correct school equipment. The schools have really appreciated having these laptops directly delivered to them.
(Image: Manchester United Foundation)
“One of the council’s top priorities is providing support to children and young people in our borough. Well done to everybody involved in this scheme, it has proved to be a real success.”
Matt Johnson, director of operations at Manchester United Foundation, said: “We believe passionately in supporting our local communities and young people and to do this effectively we have developed strong relationships with key organisations like Trafford council.
“This partnership will make such a difference to young people of Trafford; such a large proportion of young people want to learn but have not been able to home-school during the pandemic because they don’t have access to IT equipment.
“By distributing these devices it’s a small but important role we can play in helping young people.”
National statistics show the pandemic will develop an academic attainment gap ‘larger than ever seen before’ as some children from deprived backgrounds have not been getting the support they need.
(Image: Manchester United Foundation)
One barrier to learning is access to Wifi and devices.
Mr Johnson added: “This intervention will mean that over the summer holidays the young people of Trafford will be able to access teaching resources, engage with their school and teachers, and ultimately learn new skills and gain greater knowledge.”
For more information on the DfE scheme, go to https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-
with-technology-for-remote-education-during-coronavirus-covid-19.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-07-17--Bolton mayor rewards hundreds of keyworkers who battled Covid-19

Hundreds of heroes who have helped Bolton get through the coronavirus crisis have been recognised by the Mayor for their contribution to the cause .
The Mayor of Bolton has awarded more than 300 certificates of recognition to key workers , charities and businesses across the borough for their efforts .
Due to social distancing measures still being in place as the lockdown slowly eases , she was not able to hand the certificates over to many of the heroes .
But Cllr Linda Thomas , who was made the mayor in May , was able to visit her chosen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a Sainsbury ’ s store .
She said : “ As we are living through such a surreal time , I felt it was important to recognise all those who have gone that extra mile in putting the needs of others before themselves .
“ I have been informed of many organisations and groups that have been doing wonderful work and initiatives without any thought of recognition .
“ They just felt it was the right thing to do .
Many have put their own health at risk for others .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town , as Civic Mayor , I thought it important to recognise this complete unselfishness .
“ It is only a small gesture but after people have received the certificates and letter from me I ’ ve realised how much it has meant to many that their efforts have been appreciated and valued .
This is very humbling in itself .
“ The certificates have gone to organisations with key workers , charities , third sector , businesses , volunteer groups , faith groups and those who have had their names put forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been so abundant around the town .
“ It ’ s at times of crisis that so much generosity and kindness emerges and this pandemic has brought out the very best in many thousands of Bolton residents who have put others first .
“ It ’ s quite a remarkable feat by so many thousands of Bolton people .
This could not go unrecognised.
” The certificate recognises the “ wonderful work ” organisations and their staff have done to save lives , keep people safe and stop the spread of COVID-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the people of Bolton I thank you for your selflessness , commitment and sheer determination to go above and beyond in this crisis .
“ I commend you and offer my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for everything you have done .
“ Your work now and in the future will benefit generations to come and will not be forgotten.
” More than 300 certificates have been posted to business , organisation and individuals by the Mayor of Bolton on behalf of the people of the borough .

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Hundreds of heroes who have helped Bolton get through the coronavirus crisis have been recognised by the Mayor for their contribution to the cause.
The Mayor of Bolton has awarded more than 300 certificates of recognition to key workers, charities and businesses across the borough for their efforts.
Due to social distancing measures still being in place as the lockdown slowly eases, she was not able to hand the certificates over to many of the heroes.
But Cllr Linda Thomas, who was made the mayor in May, was able to visit her chosen charities Urban Outreach and Backup as well as a Sainsbury’s store.
She said: “As we are living through such a surreal time, I felt it was important to recognise all those who have gone that extra mile in putting the needs of others before themselves.
“I have been informed of many organisations and groups that have been doing wonderful work and initiatives without any thought of recognition.
“They just felt it was the right thing to do. Many have put their own health at risk for others.
“So on behalf of councillors and the town, as Civic Mayor, I thought it important to recognise this complete unselfishness.
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“It is only a small gesture but after people have received the certificates and letter from me I’ve realised how much it has meant to many that their efforts have been appreciated and valued. This is very humbling in itself.
“The certificates have gone to organisations with key workers, charities, third sector, businesses, volunteer groups, faith groups and those who have had their names put forward by the recipients of the goodwill that has been so abundant around the town.
“It’s at times of crisis that so much generosity and kindness emerges and this pandemic has brought out the very best in many thousands of Bolton residents who have put others first.
“It’s quite a remarkable feat by so many thousands of Bolton people. This could not go unrecognised.”
The certificate recognises the “wonderful work” organisations and their staff have done to save lives, keep people safe and stop the spread of COVID-19.
It says: “On behalf of the people of Bolton I thank you for your selflessness, commitment and sheer determination to go above and beyond in this crisis.
“I commend you and offer my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for everything you have done.
“Your work now and in the future will benefit generations to come and will not be forgotten.”
More than 300 certificates have been posted to business, organisation and individuals by the Mayor of Bolton on behalf of the people of the borough.