themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--LIVE: Boris Johnson speaks in Downing Street after new lockdown rules announced

Boris Johnson will lead today 's daily press briefing from Downing Street , a day after announcing his plans to ease lockdown measures .
The press conference will be held at a later time of 7pm and the Prime Minister will take questions from the public and the media .
It is the second time Mr Johnson has led the press conference since falling ill with coronavirus .
He will be joined by chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
Yesterday , the Prime Minister announced plans for his roadmap out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 60-page document outlining the new measures in detail .
The plans were criticised by Labour Leader Keir Starmer who called on the government to provide `` clarity and reassurance '' about the phased easing of the lockdown .
Changes to the social distancing measures included : • From Wednesday , people will be able to take up unlimited exercise and certain sports like tennis and golf will be permitted .
• It will be possible to meet up with someone from a different household in a park , as long as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People will be allowed to travel to exercise .
Plans also included a phased reopening of primary schools and non-essential shops in England , which could begin from June 1 if transmission rates reduced .
The Prime Minister also 'actively ' encouraged people who can not work from home to return to work if it was safe to do so .
The slogan for combating Covid-19 was changed in England from “ stay at home , protect the NHS , save lives ” to “ stay alert , control the virus , save @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland and Scotland rejected the new slogan , and different rules are now in place .
It means people from England crossing the border may be stopped by the police .

Boris Johnson will lead today's daily press briefing from Downing Street, a day after announcing his plans to ease lockdown measures.
The press conference will be held at a later time of 7pm and the Prime Minister will take questions from the public and the media.
It is the second time Mr Johnson has led the press conference since falling ill with coronavirus.
He will be joined by chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced plans for his roadmap out of the lockdown.
And today the government published a 60-page document outlining the new measures in detail.
The plans were criticised by Labour Leader Keir Starmer who called on the government to provide "clarity and reassurance" about the phased easing of the lockdown.
Changes to the social distancing measures included:
From Wednesday, people will be able to take up unlimited exercise and certain sports like tennis and golf will be permitted.
It will be possible to meet up with someone from a different household in a park, as long as the 2m social distancing was maintained.
People will be allowed to travel to exercise.
Plans also included a phased reopening of primary schools and non-essential shops in England, which could begin from June 1 if transmission rates reduced.
The Prime Minister also 'actively' encouraged people who cannot work from home to return to work if it was safe to do so.
The slogan for combating Covid-19 was changed in England from “stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives” to “stay alert, control the virus, save lives”.
But Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland rejected the new slogan, and different rules are now in place.
It means people from England crossing the border may be stopped by the police.
Follow live updates from Downing Street below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--PM sets out long-term coronavirus plan as he admits vaccine may 'never' come

Boris Johnson has set out a long term plan about how the government will tackle coronavirus as he admits a vaccine may never come .
The government published a 50-page document on Monday about how the country could ease lockdown restrictions in the coming weeks and months .
And while some measures have been relaxed , the Prime Minister issued a strong warning about the long-term implications the virus will have on all of our lives .
The document reiterated warnings that only the development of a vaccine or effective drug could `` reliably control this epidemic '' without some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the PM levelled with the public that this could take in excess of a year - or may never come at all .
`` While we hope for a breakthrough , hope is not a plan , '' the document states .
`` A mass vaccine or treatment may be more than a year away .
`` Indeed , in a worst-case scenario , we may never find a vaccine .
`` So our plan must countenance a situation where we are in this , together , for the long haul , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid that outcome . ''
Mr Johnson said the recent collaboration between Oxford University and AstraZeneca could be a vital step towards finding a COVID-19 vaccine .
He confirmed that the UK has pledged £388m in aid funding for research into a global vaccine , including £250m to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations .
If a vaccine can not be found , the government say they are still resting significant hope on therapeutic treatments , in a bid to combat the virus .
The UK currently has three key national phase three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs .
One of the trials is currently the world 's largest randomised control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics , and has recruited 5,000 patients in under four weeks , and now has over 9,500 .
The government announced some lockdown restrictions would be eased on Monday - largely focusing on outdoor exercise and returning to work if this can not be done at home .
Residents in England will be able to spend an unlimited amount of time outdoors , and can meet up with one member of another household , while maintaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out a road map for the coming weeks , which detailed a phased-return in sending children back to school and the re-opening of some shops .
But the government warned no 'drastic ' measures would be taken , as this could trigger a second outbreak which could overwhelm the NHS .
`` So the UK must adapt to a new reality , '' Mr Johnson said .
`` One where society can return to normal as far as possible ; where children can go to school , families can see one another and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuing to protect against the spread of the disease . ''
`` I must ask the country to be patient with a continued disruption to our normal way of life , but to be relentless in pursuing our mission to build the systems we need , '' the PM said .
`` The worst possible outcome would be a return to the virus being out of control – with the cost to human life , and – through the inevitable re-imposition of severe restrictions – the cost to the economy . ''

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Boris Johnson has set out a long term plan about how the government will tackle coronavirus as he admits a vaccine may never come.
The government published a 50-page document on Monday about how the country could ease lockdown restrictions in the coming weeks and months.
And while some measures have been relaxed, the Prime Minister issued a strong warning about the long-term implications the virus will have on all of our lives.
The document reiterated warnings that only the development of a vaccine or effective drug could "reliably control this epidemic" without some form of social distancing in place.
But the PM levelled with the public that this could take in excess of a year - or may never come at all.
(Image: Getty Images)
"While we hope for a breakthrough, hope is not a plan," the document states.
"A mass vaccine or treatment may be more than a year away.
"Indeed, in a worst-case scenario, we may never find a vaccine.
"So our plan must countenance a situation where we are in this, together, for the long haul, even while doing all we can to avoid that outcome."
Mr Johnson said the recent collaboration between Oxford University and AstraZeneca could be a vital step towards finding a COVID-19 vaccine.
He confirmed that the UK has pledged £388m in aid funding for research into a global vaccine, including £250m to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.
If a vaccine cannot be found, the government say they are still resting significant hope on therapeutic treatments, in a bid to combat the virus.
The UK currently has three key national phase three drug trials underway, testing 10 different drugs.
(Image: Getty Images)
One of the trials is currently the world's largest randomised control trial on COVID-19 therapeutics, and has recruited 5,000 patients in under four weeks, and now has over 9,500.
The government announced some lockdown restrictions would be eased on Monday - largely focusing on outdoor exercise and returning to work if this cannot be done at home.
Residents in England will be able to spend an unlimited amount of time outdoors, and can meet up with one member of another household, while maintaining social distancing.
Mr Johnson also set out a road map for the coming weeks, which detailed a phased-return in sending children back to school and the re-opening of some shops.
(Image: PA)
But the government warned no 'drastic' measures would be taken, as this could trigger a second outbreak which could overwhelm the NHS.
"So the UK must adapt to a new reality," Mr Johnson said.
"One where society can return to normal as far as possible; where children can go to school, families can see one another and livelihoods can be protected, while also continuing to protect against the spread of the disease."
"I must ask the country to be patient with a continued disruption to our normal way of life, but to be relentless in pursuing our mission to build the systems we need," the PM said.
"The worst possible outcome would be a return to the virus being out of control – with the cost to human life, and – through the inevitable re-imposition of severe restrictions – the cost to the economy."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Manchester Pride Festival 2020 has been postponed

Manchester Pride has announced that this year 's Manchester Pride Festival has been postponed .
The team behind the city 's huge LGBTQ+ celebration said they were `` both heartbroken and devastated '' to deliver the news .
The festival was due to take place across August bank holiday weekend - Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30 - but will now be postponed until August 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The charity has also said that it will roll over all tickets purchased for 2020 to the postponed event next year .
Those who no longer wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or make a donation to the charity .
Mark Fletcher , chief executive for Manchester Pride , said : `` Since large gatherings were banned in March , we have been working tirelessly to map out the options available to us for the four day event that forms the heart of our year .
`` Cancelling the festival altogether was something that my team did not want to consider but after consulting with our partners and reviewing every option , the only way we can deliver what we have planned for this year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Manchester Pride does still plan to hold a celebration of LGBTQ+ life in 2020 , but it will be very different from the event that the world has become accustomed to .
Mark continued : `` LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester look forward to the Manchester Pride Festival every year as a safe space where they can celebrate with their communities and meet like minded people .
`` We take our role in providing this very seriously , especially at a time when social isolation is at its worst .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suitable alternative celebration , but we are n't in a position to confirm exactly what that might be yet as the boundaries that we must work within are dictated by the pandemic which is still changing day to day .
`` I want to add that everyone here at Manchester Pride is devastated and heartbroken by this decision .
Manchester Pride Festival is our flagship event , one of the biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ life in the UK , and the highlight of the year for all of us .
`` The LGBTQ+ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart of everything that we do , and we are proud of everything that we have achieved as an organisation over the last two months including delivering the Manchester Pride 2020 Conference online , alongside our Live in Your Living Room events , Community Conversations , Listening Groups , Online Consultation and Youth Pride Workshops , all while working in isolation from our team members , and in a completely unprecedented situation .
`` We will continue with our mission to work with LGBTQ+ people , helping them to live free from discrimination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environment and to educate people on how to recognise , understand and prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ people , in order to achieve our vision of living in a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice .
`` There are tough times ahead , but we are confident that with the support of the city , LGBTQ+ people and allies and the organisations that continue to support us year on year , we will weather the storm .
`` In this unprecedented time I ask that Greater Manchester remembers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need its support more than ever right now .
`` We recognise that LGBTQ+ people may be living in difficult situations and that they need to engage with their chosen families and communities to get them through .
`` Donations received will ensure that we are able to carry on our work digitally to provide this vital work throughout the year . ''
Adam Lambert had been announced as the first musical act of this year 's Manchester Pride Live festival earlier this year .
However , the charity has said that while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year , they can not confirm if the Queen frontman and renowned solo artist will be joining the celebration in 2021 .

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Manchester Pride has announced that this year's Manchester Pride Festival has been postponed.
The team behind the city's huge LGBTQ+ celebration said they were "both heartbroken and devastated" to deliver the news.
The festival was due to take place across August bank holiday weekend - Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30 - but will now be postponed until August 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The charity has also said that it will roll over all tickets purchased for 2020 to the postponed event next year.
Those who no longer wish to attend can apply for a refund or make a donation to the charity.
Mark Fletcher, chief executive for Manchester Pride, said: "Since large gatherings were banned in March, we have been working tirelessly to map out the options available to us for the four day event that forms the heart of our year.
"Cancelling the festival altogether was something that my team did not want to consider but after consulting with our partners and reviewing every option, the only way we can deliver what we have planned for this year is to move it to August 2021."
Manchester Pride does still plan to hold a celebration of LGBTQ+ life in 2020, but it will be very different from the event that the world has become accustomed to.
Mark continued: "LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester look forward to the Manchester Pride Festival every year as a safe space where they can celebrate with their communities and meet like minded people.
"We take our role in providing this very seriously, especially at a time when social isolation is at its worst. We are committed to delivering a safe and suitable alternative celebration, but we aren't in a position to confirm exactly what that might be yet as the boundaries that we must work within are dictated by the pandemic which is still changing day to day.
"I want to add that everyone here at Manchester Pride is devastated and heartbroken by this decision. Manchester Pride Festival is our flagship event, one of the biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ life in the UK, and the highlight of the year for all of us.
"The LGBTQ+ community and its well-being is at the heart of everything that we do, and we are proud of everything that we have achieved as an organisation over the last two months including delivering the Manchester Pride 2020 Conference online, alongside our Live in Your Living Room events, Community Conversations, Listening Groups, Online Consultation and Youth Pride Workshops, all while working in isolation from our team members, and in a completely unprecedented situation.
"We will continue with our mission to work with LGBTQ+ people, helping them to live free from discrimination and to feel safe in their own environment and to educate people on how to recognise, understand and prevent discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, in order to achieve our vision of living in a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice.
"There are tough times ahead, but we are confident that with the support of the city, LGBTQ+ people and allies and the organisations that continue to support us year on year, we will weather the storm.
"In this unprecedented time I ask that Greater Manchester remembers that we are a charity and we need its support more than ever right now.
"We recognise that LGBTQ+ people may be living in difficult situations and that they need to engage with their chosen families and communities to get them through.
"Donations received will ensure that we are able to carry on our work digitally to provide this vital work throughout the year."
Adam Lambert had been announced as the first musical act of this year's Manchester Pride Live festival earlier this year.
However, the charity has said that while many other acts have agreed to return next year, they cannot confirm if the Queen frontman and renowned solo artist will be joining the celebration in 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Every Premier League club opposes Project Restart neutral venues plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has revealed that every club in the division is opposed to completing the season in neutral venues .
It had been widely reported that 8-10 neutral venues would be used to see the remaining 92 matches played behind closed doors with no side playing in their home stadiums for the remainder of the season .
A number of clubs have already been vocal with their objections to the idea , with relegation-threatened sides speaking up , but the number has risen in the past week - and now it ’ s an idea that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Just to reiterate that , I think everybody would prefer to play home and away if at all possible .
And I think it 's clear to see that some clubs feel more strongly about that than others , ” he “ It is an ongoing dialogue and obviously we 've been talking to - since Covid-19 became an issue - we 've been talking to the authorities about the conditions in which we could get the Premier League back up and running and taking all that advice on board .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There is not much I can say about that , other than we are in contact with the authorities and listening to that advice while also representing club views in those discussions.
” He also stated the Premier League was in regular discussions with football authorities , stressed the importance of player safety and insisted the objective amongst the clubs is to complete the season .
“ Speaking today is an opportunity to share our current position on what is undoubtedly a hugely challenging time for everybody .
In today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs absolutely puts football into context .
“ So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected .
The Premier League , our clubs and our players have provided vital support to their communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence .
“ The Government last night signalled its road map for easing lockdown and during the meeting today we heard news about further announcements about a return to live sport .
We welcome these first steps and we ’ re ready to play our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flat out with club and stakeholders – that ’ s Government , our broadcast partners , the FA , the EFL , the PFA , the LMA – to create a responsible , safe and deliverable model to complete the season .
The first tentative step is to return to training on a socially-distanced basis , and we are making some progress on that .
“ We have protocols created and reviewed , we have a testing company appointed , but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be agreed until we have spoken to both the managers and the players .
“ Like all industries we must plan for getting football back up and running , so much depends upon it .
Of course , safety comes first and we must listen to the Government , the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice .
That is exactly what we ’ re doing – we ’ re getting ourselves into the best position to resume the season but only when the conditions are right .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and safety of players , coaches , managers , staff , supporters and the wider community .
Perhaps the only thing that has changed , other than Covid , since we last talked is Gary Hoffman ’ s appointment .
“ I ’ m really looking forward to working with him .
He has a tough act to follow in Claudia Arney who I have worked with so closely over the last 18 months , I know she has the respect of everyone within the Premier League and all the players , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team emerging .
“ In terms of what happened at today ’ s meeting , wide-ranging discussions today , lots of topics covered , strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to discuss a collective way forward .
“ Lots of it is obviously confidential but still the really strong collective will to complete the season remains , lots of discussions about the importance of players and managers and their vital role in moving forward .
“ We discussed the training protocols , they ’ re under medical advice and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
No decisions will be made until after we have talked to players and managers and those meetings are scheduled for later this week .
“ We have appointed a testing company .
We talked about neutral venues – obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible , but all must be cognisant of what authorities are telling us and we will continue with that conversation .
“ We won ’ t be playing until the middle of June , it doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing before we ’ ve actually taken the decision to return to the first stage of training , but obviously in terms of how those matches will take place , there ’ s a lot of water to pass under the bridge and we will continue to assess the circumstances then .
”

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Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has revealed that every club in the division is opposed to completing the season in neutral venues.
It had been widely reported that 8-10 neutral venues would be used to see the remaining 92 matches played behind closed doors with no side playing in their home stadiums for the remainder of the season.
A number of clubs have already been vocal with their objections to the idea, with relegation-threatened sides speaking up, but the number has risen in the past week - and now it’s an idea that isn’t supported by any club.
“Just to reiterate that, I think everybody would prefer to play home and away if at all possible. And I think it's clear to see that some clubs feel more strongly about that than others,” he told the Mirror.
“It is an ongoing dialogue and obviously we've been talking to - since Covid-19 became an issue - we've been talking to the authorities about the conditions in which we could get the Premier League back up and running and taking all that advice on board.
“But it is an ongoing dialogue. There is not much I can say about that, other than we are in contact with the authorities and listening to that advice while also representing club views in those discussions.”
He also stated the Premier League was in regular discussions with football authorities, stressed the importance of player safety and insisted the objective amongst the clubs is to complete the season.
“Speaking today is an opportunity to share our current position on what is undoubtedly a hugely challenging time for everybody. In today’s meeting it was reiterated that Premier League clubs absolutely puts football into context.
“So many lives have been lost and so many others deeply affected. The Premier League, our clubs and our players have provided vital support to their communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence.
“The Government last night signalled its road map for easing lockdown and during the meeting today we heard news about further announcements about a return to live sport. We welcome these first steps and we’re ready to play our part.
“We’re working flat out with club and stakeholders – that’s Government, our broadcast partners, the FA, the EFL, the PFA, the LMA – to create a responsible, safe and deliverable model to complete the season. The first tentative step is to return to training on a socially-distanced basis, and we are making some progress on that.
“We have protocols created and reviewed, we have a testing company appointed, but the important consultation with players and managers is the next step, nothing has been agreed and nothing will be agreed until we have spoken to both the managers and the players.
“Like all industries we must plan for getting football back up and running, so much depends upon it. Of course, safety comes first and we must listen to the Government, the authorities and the medical experts and continue to follow their advice. That is exactly what we’re doing – we’re getting ourselves into the best position to resume the season but only when the conditions are right.
“Our priority will always be the health and safety of players, coaches, managers, staff, supporters and the wider community. Perhaps the only thing that has changed, other than Covid, since we last talked is Gary Hoffman’s appointment.
“I’m really looking forward to working with him. He has a tough act to follow in Claudia Arney who I have worked with so closely over the last 18 months, I know she has the respect of everyone within the Premier League and all the players, and so we look forward to that new team emerging.
“In terms of what happened at today’s meeting, wide-ranging discussions today, lots of topics covered, strong desire to discuss everything in the round and to discuss a collective way forward.
“Lots of it is obviously confidential but still the really strong collective will to complete the season remains, lots of discussions about the importance of players and managers and their vital role in moving forward.
“We discussed the training protocols, they’re under medical advice and we’re working closely with Government still. No decisions will be made until after we have talked to players and managers and those meetings are scheduled for later this week.
“We have appointed a testing company. We talked about neutral venues – obviously it is the preference of all our clubs to play at home if at all possible, but all must be cognisant of what authorities are telling us and we will continue with that conversation.
“We won’t be playing until the middle of June, it doesn’t seem quite right to be talking about playing before we’ve actually taken the decision to return to the first stage of training, but obviously in terms of how those matches will take place, there’s a lot of water to pass under the bridge and we will continue to assess the circumstances then.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--The bully who slapped, punched and humiliated the mum he met online

A jealous bully inflicted a violent four-month campaign of terror on a mother he met online .
Car wash manager Heman Mohammed repeatedly slapped , punched and stamped on his victim , persuading her to contact other men to fulfill his own sexual desires and then accusing her of cheating on him with them .
While she slept , he even used her fingerprint to unlock her phone and trawl her phone , looking for evidence of infidelity .
Now he has been jailed after being convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault .
Prosecutor Eleanor Gleeson told Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship which was punctuated with episodes of verbal and physical violence towards ( the victim ) the aim of which was to control and degrade . ''
Mohammed , 31 , met the mother-of-two from Gorton online in September 2019 and she 'reluctantly ' agreed to meet him in a Manchester hotel room .
She was unaware he had previous convictions for stalking another woman and breaching a restraining order , the court heard .
The sex pest told her he wanted to have a threesome and asked her to text random men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attractive the more men that fancied her ’ .
The pair argued and the woman went home but Mohammed turned up at her home to apologise , remaining there for three days despite repeatedly being asked to leave , the court was told .
He eventually left but only once his victim promised to visit him the following weekend .
She visited his home in Newton , mid Wales , on September 13 last year but Mohammed began trawling through her mobile phone , urging her to contact her male friends as he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ .
Mohammed went to his victim ’ s house the following week and , when they weren ’ t together , he would Facetime her and ask her who she was with .
When she didn ’ t answer , he would become angry .
The defendant demanded to be shown that she was at work and called her ‘ slag ’ when he learned she was required to speak to other men at work .
He also forced her to contact her best friend , a man , so he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told .
The woman suffered her first physical assault at Mohammed ’ s hands when she visited him at his Newton home on a date in October last year .
When she talked about family and work with a friend of Mohammed , the defendant started to shout and he called his victim ‘ a slag and a flirt ’ .
He claimed she was ‘ showing me up ’ and when she tried to leave he grabbed her wrists , threw her across a bedroom and slapped her across the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , wrapped his legs around her and ordered her to go to sleep , holding here there all night , according to the prosecution .
The second assault happened in November 2019 when Mohammed visited the woman ’ s house .
He became angry when she began texting a male friend and he punched her to the face , hitting her so hard she fell into an ironing board .
The aftermath of the incident was witnessed by the woman ’ s teenage son .
The woman later told police officers her relationship @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constantly on eggshells ’ .
He would start arguments about how she spent her money , demanded that she didn ’ t wear anything revealing and insisted she walk around with her head down so she didn ’ t look at other people .
He became ‘ more obsessive ’ as the relationship continued and would even use her fingerprint while she was asleep to unlock her mobile phone , the court heard .
Mohammed would ‘ demand ’ access to her work phone and her Facebook account , ‘ interrogate ’ her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ prove ’ she was n't cheating on him .
He would ‘ demand ’ sex from her and order her to ‘ engage in explicit conversations with other men because it turned him on ’ , said Ms Gleeson .
After the couple finished sex , he demanded she delete the men from her account and would later accuse her of ‘ cheating ’ with the same men , the court was told .
On an occasion in December 2019 , when Mohammed was again at the woman ’ s house , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at her when he noticed she had ‘ liked ’ the photo of a man on Facebook .
He punched her in the face and smashed up her phone and TV .
She called police and Mohammed ran away .
While on the run , Mohammed left her ‘ aggressive ’ voicemails and called her a ‘ slut ’ .
By January 2020 the woman started speaking to Mohammed again and when she met him at a hotel he became aggressive ‘ for no apparent reason ’ and slapped her .
The pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub before returning to the hotel where there was more violence .
Mohammed shouted at her , slapped her three times across the face and emptied her handbag across the floor .
He followed her to their bedroom and punched the woman , throwing her against the wall and stamping on her face , said Ms Gleeson .
Police were called and arrested Mohammed at 2am .
He laughed and said his victim would not press charges .
In a victim impact statement read to the court , the woman said she remained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would ‘ retaliate ’ .
“ He has made me feel worthless and embarrassed about who I am .
I feel scared and fearful .
I can not leave the doors open .
I can not leave my children to go to work .
I feel that he would hurt them .
I really do feel that he has destroyed my life… I ’ m so scared .
I ’ m always looking over my shoulder , ” she said .
The court heard Mohammed had previous convictions for stalking , threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breaching a restraining order concerning another woman .
Hugh McKee , defending , said his client had been diagnosed with ‘ oppositional defiant disorder ’ in 2018 , adding that there were mental health problems ‘ which may explain his behaviour in relation to women ’ .
He had no convictions ‘ of a sexual nature ’ and had been locked up for 23 and a half hours each day while on remand at Forest Bank prison for the last four months , said Mr McKee .
His client hoped for a suspended @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home in Wales , he said , although the barrister said he had told Mohammed this was ‘ unlikely ’ .
Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said the case was ‘ very distressing ’ but she accepted the defendant had mental health problems ‘ which are not being tackled ’ .
Mohammed , of Cae Cymryc in Newton , mid Wales , was jailed for two years after he was convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour , four counts of assault and two charges of criminal damage .
He denied the charges but was convicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before being sent to Manchester Crown Court to be sentenced .
He was also handed five-year restraining order .
Mohammed , appearing in court via videolink , held his head in his hands as the sentence was delivered and waved to the judge as he left the room .
Earlier , he had sobbed as he protested his innocence to the judge in a barely-intelligible rant , saying : “ Give me a chance .
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A jealous bully inflicted a violent four-month campaign of terror on a mother he met online.
Car wash manager Heman Mohammed repeatedly slapped, punched and stamped on his victim, persuading her to contact other men to fulfill his own sexual desires and then accusing her of cheating on him with them.
While she slept, he even used her fingerprint to unlock her phone and trawl her phone, looking for evidence of infidelity.
Now he has been jailed after being convicted of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.
Prosecutor Eleanor Gleeson told Manchester Crown Court: "It was a relationship which was punctuated with episodes of verbal and physical violence towards (the victim) the aim of which was to control and degrade."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Mohammed, 31, met the mother-of-two from Gorton online in September 2019 and she 'reluctantly' agreed to meet him in a Manchester hotel room.
She was unaware he had previous convictions for stalking another woman and breaching a restraining order, the court heard.
The sex pest told her he wanted to have a threesome and asked her to text random men ‘as he would find her more attractive the more men that fancied her’.
The pair argued and the woman went home but Mohammed turned up at her home to apologise, remaining there for three days despite repeatedly being asked to leave, the court was told.
He eventually left but only once his victim promised to visit him the following weekend.
She visited his home in Newton, mid Wales, on September 13 last year but Mohammed began trawling through her mobile phone, urging her to contact her male friends as he said it ‘really turns me on’.
Mohammed went to his victim’s house the following week and, when they weren’t together, he would Facetime her and ask her who she was with. When she didn’t answer, he would become angry.
The defendant demanded to be shown that she was at work and called her ‘slag’ when he learned she was required to speak to other men at work.
He also forced her to contact her best friend, a man, so he could listen to their conversation, the court was told.
The woman suffered her first physical assault at Mohammed’s hands when she visited him at his Newton home on a date in October last year.
When she talked about family and work with a friend of Mohammed, the defendant started to shout and he called his victim ‘a slag and a flirt’.
He claimed she was ‘showing me up’ and when she tried to leave he grabbed her wrists, threw her across a bedroom and slapped her across the face.
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Mohammed pushed her onto the bed, wrapped his legs around her and ordered her to go to sleep, holding here there all night, according to the prosecution.
The second assault happened in November 2019 when Mohammed visited the woman’s house. He became angry when she began texting a male friend and he punched her to the face, hitting her so hard she fell into an ironing board.
The aftermath of the incident was witnessed by the woman’s teenage son.
The woman later told police officers her relationship with Mohammed felt like she was ‘constantly on eggshells’.
He would start arguments about how she spent her money, demanded that she didn’t wear anything revealing and insisted she walk around with her head down so she didn’t look at other people.
He became ‘more obsessive’ as the relationship continued and would even use her fingerprint while she was asleep to unlock her mobile phone, the court heard.
Mohammed would ‘demand’ access to her work phone and her Facebook account, ‘interrogate’ her about her online contacts and insist she ‘prove’ she wasn't cheating on him.
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He would ‘demand’ sex from her and order her to ‘engage in explicit conversations with other men because it turned him on’, said Ms Gleeson.
After the couple finished sex, he demanded she delete the men from her account and would later accuse her of ‘cheating’ with the same men, the court was told.
On an occasion in December 2019, when Mohammed was again at the woman’s house, he started ‘screaming and shouting’ at her when he noticed she had ‘liked’ the photo of a man on Facebook.
He punched her in the face and smashed up her phone and TV. She called police and Mohammed ran away.
While on the run, Mohammed left her ‘aggressive’ voicemails and called her a ‘slut’.
By January 2020 the woman started speaking to Mohammed again and when she met him at a hotel he became aggressive ‘for no apparent reason’ and slapped her.
The pair rowed, apologised and went to the pub before returning to the hotel where there was more violence.
Mohammed shouted at her, slapped her three times across the face and emptied her handbag across the floor.
He followed her to their bedroom and punched the woman, throwing her against the wall and stamping on her face, said Ms Gleeson.
Police were called and arrested Mohammed at 2am. He laughed and said his victim would not press charges.
In a victim impact statement read to the court, the woman said she remained ‘scared’ of Mohammed and feared he would ‘retaliate’.
“He has made me feel worthless and embarrassed about who I am. I feel scared and fearful. I cannot leave the doors open. I cannot leave my children to go to work. I feel that he would hurt them. I really do feel that he has destroyed my life… I’m so scared. I’m always looking over my shoulder,” she said.
The court heard Mohammed had previous convictions for stalking, threatening to harm a witness or juror and breaching a restraining order concerning another woman.
Hugh McKee, defending, said his client had been diagnosed with ‘oppositional defiant disorder’ in 2018, adding that there were mental health problems ‘which may explain his behaviour in relation to women’.
He had no convictions ‘of a sexual nature’ and had been locked up for 23 and a half hours each day while on remand at Forest Bank prison for the last four months, said Mr McKee.
His client hoped for a suspended sentence so he could return to his home in Wales, he said, although the barrister said he had told Mohammed this was ‘unlikely’.
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Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said the case was ‘very distressing’ but she accepted the defendant had mental health problems ‘which are not being tackled’.
Mohammed, of Cae Cymryc in Newton, mid Wales, was jailed for two years after he was convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour, four counts of assault and two charges of criminal damage.
He denied the charges but was convicted at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court before being sent to Manchester Crown Court to be sentenced.
He was also handed five-year restraining order. Mohammed, appearing in court via videolink, held his head in his hands as the sentence was delivered and waved to the judge as he left the room.
Earlier, he had sobbed as he protested his innocence to the judge in a barely-intelligible rant, saying: “Give me a chance.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Family pay tribute to woman found dead as man arrested for murder

The family of a 'brilliant ' mum found dead in Levenshulme have paid tribute to her after a man was detained under the Mental Health Act .
The body of Hyacinth Morris was found by emergency crews at an address on Westminster Street on Thursday , May 7 .
Police were initially called to 'reports of concern for welfare ' at 8:30pm , but when they arrived at the scene they found the body of the 67-year-old .
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder .
He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act .
Paying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Hyacinth , you were a great daughter to your father .
`` A beautiful sister , a wonderful sister in law , aunty , great aunty and a dear cousin to all .
“ You were loved dearly by all and touched our lives in a positive way .
“ Most of all you were a brilliant mother who was adored by your son .
`` You both described each other as each other ’ s best friend .
“ We will miss your beautiful smile , your sense of humour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Rest in peace till we see you again .
“ Your loving family.
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The family of a 'brilliant' mum found dead in Levenshulme have paid tribute to her after a man was detained under the Mental Health Act.
The body of Hyacinth Morris was found by emergency crews at an address on Westminster Street on Thursday, May 7.
Police were initially called to 'reports of concern for welfare' at 8:30pm, but when they arrived at the scene they found the body of the 67-year-old.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Paying tribute to Hyacinth, her family said: “Hyacinth, you were a great daughter to your father.
"A beautiful sister, a wonderful sister in law, aunty, great aunty and a dear cousin to all.
“You were loved dearly by all and touched our lives in a positive way.
“Most of all you were a brilliant mother who was adored by your son.
"You both described each other as each other’s best friend.
“We will miss your beautiful smile, your sense of humour and in fact, everything about you.
“Rest in peace till we see you again.
“Your loving family.”
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Peak District visitors asked to 'carefully consider' risks of travelling

People hoping to visit the Peak District after the lockdown is eased this week have been asked to 'carefully consider ' the risks before doing so .
Relaxed restrictions from Wednesday mean people will be allowed to drive to an outdoor space to exercise 'irrespective of distance ' , the Government confirmed today .
But tourism boards and national park authorities have urged caution to anyone thinking of enjoying a day trip .
Sarah Fowler , chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority , has asked people to 'carefully consider their own wellbeing and that of the Peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before making any journey .
There have been around 2,000 Covid-19 cases in Derbyshire alone , where 'local services and resources [ are ] already fighting on a significant front ' , she said .
Acknowledging that national parks are ' a place of sanctuary ' , she said people 's need to enjoy such spaces remains 'precariously balanced with the current risks to everyone from Covid-19 ' .
`` This is why I am personally appealing today to anyone seeking to travel to the Peak District National Park , '' she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully consider your own wellbeing and that of the Peak District ’ s many small communities - and be aware that the vast majority of facilities including hospitality businesses will be not be open for a little while yet .
`` Continuing to use local parks and outdoor areas close to your home can continue to provide the crucial breathing space for you and for us , to ensure the Peak District can be a safe and welcoming place to visit in the weeks to come .
`` In this way we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on public highways , emergency access or key workers . ''
It follows earlier warnings from Cumbria 's tourist board , which has urged visitors to stay away from the Lake District and said it was 'shocked by the timing and short notice ' for the Government 's announcement last night .
Forestry England has also warned would-be visitors to stay away until it can safely open car parks and other facilities , and the National Trust said any reopening of its sites would need to be 'gradual and phased ' .

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People hoping to visit the Peak District after the lockdown is eased this week have been asked to 'carefully consider' the risks before doing so.
Relaxed restrictions from Wednesday mean people will be allowed to drive to an outdoor space to exercise 'irrespective of distance', the Government confirmed today.
But tourism boards and national park authorities have urged caution to anyone thinking of enjoying a day trip.
Sarah Fowler, chief executive of the Peak District National Park Authority, has asked people to 'carefully consider their own wellbeing and that of the Peak District’s many small communities' before making any journey.
There have been around 2,000 Covid-19 cases in Derbyshire alone, where 'local services and resources [are] already fighting on a significant front', she said.
Acknowledging that national parks are 'a place of sanctuary', she said people's need to enjoy such spaces remains 'precariously balanced with the current risks to everyone from Covid-19'.
"This is why I am personally appealing today to anyone seeking to travel to the Peak District National Park," she said.
"Before your journey, please carefully consider your own wellbeing and that of the Peak District’s many small communities - and be aware that the vast majority of facilities including hospitality businesses will be not be open for a little while yet.
"Continuing to use local parks and outdoor areas close to your home can continue to provide the crucial breathing space for you and for us, to ensure the Peak District can be a safe and welcoming place to visit in the weeks to come.
"In this way we can ensure we don’t place undue pressure on public highways, emergency access or key workers."
It follows earlier warnings from Cumbria's tourist board, which has urged visitors to stay away from the Lake District and said it was 'shocked by the timing and short notice' for the Government's announcement last night.
Forestry England has also warned would-be visitors to stay away until it can safely open car parks and other facilities, and the National Trust said any reopening of its sites would need to be 'gradual and phased'.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--Join us for our Peter Kay lockdown quiz - live from Bolton

Do you know your Max from your Paddy , your garlic bread from your cheesecake , and your Lisa Stansfield from your Shroud of Turin ?
This Wednesday evening , from 8pm , you will be able to put your Peter Kay knowledge to the test in a very special lockdown quiz on the My Bolton Facebook page .
The questions will be posed by yours truly , Tom Molloy , direct from my Farnworth bedroom , and I will be touching on as many aspects of Peter Kay 's work as possible .
From his stand-up , to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his forays into the music charts , this is a quiz that should appeal to absolutely everyone .
All you need to play along at home is a pen , paper and maybe even something to drink if you feel like it .
Then it 's just a case of answering the questions , marking your own papers and staying off Google for the duration .
Invite your family , challenge your mates , and let 's have some fun !
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Do you know your Max from your Paddy, your garlic bread from your cheesecake, and your Lisa Stansfield from your Shroud of Turin?
This Wednesday evening, from 8pm, you will be able to put your Peter Kay knowledge to the test in a very special lockdown quiz on the My Bolton Facebook page.
The questions will be posed by yours truly, Tom Molloy, direct from my Farnworth bedroom, and I will be touching on as many aspects of Peter Kay's work as possible.
From his stand-up, to his numerous classic TV shows, and even his forays into the music charts, this is a quiz that should appeal to absolutely everyone.
All you need to play along at home is a pen, paper and maybe even something to drink if you feel like it.
Then it's just a case of answering the questions, marking your own papers and staying off Google for the duration.
Invite your family, challenge your mates, and let's have some fun!
For further updates, click 'going' on the Facebook event page and like the My Bolton Facebook page if you haven't already.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-11--More coronavirus victims in Greater Manchester as death toll rises

A further 28 people have died in Greater Manchester 's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus .
The total number of Covid-19 related deaths at hospitals in our region now stands at 1,580 .
There were seven further deaths at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust recorded in the last 24 hours .
The numbers of deaths at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wrightington , Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust went up by six in the same period .
Two further deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust , Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust , Tameside and Glossop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Christie .
One death was recorded at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust .
NHS England announced 209 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 23,359 .
And the total number of people to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK has reached 32,065 , according to the Department for Health .
The number of coronavirus-related deaths at Greater Manchester hospital trusts as of May 11 : Some of the larger trusts run several hospitals in Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Manchester Royal Infirmary ( MRI ) , Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General , while Pennine Acute is in charge of North Manchester General Hospital , Fairfield Hospital , the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary .
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A further 28 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.
The total number of Covid-19 related deaths at hospitals in our region now stands at 1,580.
There were seven further deaths at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust recorded in the last 24 hours.
The numbers of deaths at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust went up by six in the same period.
Two further deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and The Christie.
One death was recorded at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.
NHS England announced 209 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 23,359.
And the total number of people to have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK has reached 32,065, according to the Department for Health.
The number of coronavirus-related deaths at Greater Manchester hospital trusts as of May 11:
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust - 192
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - 9
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - 319
Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - 390
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust - 4
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - 159
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - 165
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust - 127
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - 12
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust - 203
Some of the larger trusts run several hospitals in Greater Manchester.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust oversees the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital and Trafford General, while Pennine Acute is in charge of North Manchester General Hospital, Fairfield Hospital, the Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Two men with gun and machete storm Bargain Booze

Police have released CCTV images after an off licence was robbed by two men carrying a suspected firearm and a machete .
The two robbers walked into Bargain Booze , on Ripponden Road , in Oldham , armed with the weapons .
They threatened two members of staff before demanding cash and cigarettes .
The men then fled from the shop on foot carrying a large quantity of money , as well as stolen cigarettes .
Detectives have launched an investigation following the robbery which took place on Tuesday , March 10 , at 7.30pm .
Nobody was injured during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made .
The men are thought to be aged between and 25 to 30 .
They were around 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall and of medium build .
Greater Manchester Police have released two CCTV images of men they want to speak to in connection with the incident .
Investigators are urging anyone who may recognise either man to come forward .
Detective Constable Kathryn Morret , of GMP ’ s Oldham division , said : “ This was a frightening ordeal for the staff members involved in this incident , who were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this robbery .
“ We have released images of two men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to do the right thing and contact us .
“ I ask anyone who believes they were around the area at the time to try and think back to that evening and try to recall whether they recognise the men pictured so we can establish further details about the events of that night.
” Anyone with any information is asked to contact police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2516 of 10/03/2020 .
Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have released CCTV images after an off licence was robbed by two men carrying a suspected firearm and a machete.
The two robbers walked into Bargain Booze, on Ripponden Road, in Oldham, armed with the weapons.
They threatened two members of staff before demanding cash and cigarettes.
The men then fled from the shop on foot carrying a large quantity of money, as well as stolen cigarettes.
Detectives have launched an investigation following the robbery which took place on Tuesday, March 10, at 7.30pm.
Nobody was injured during the incident and no arrests have been made.
The men are thought to be aged between and 25 to 30.
They were around 5ft 10ins to 6ft tall and of medium build.
Greater Manchester Police have released two CCTV images of men they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Investigators are urging anyone who may recognise either man to come forward.
Detective Constable Kathryn Morret, of GMP’s Oldham division, said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the staff members involved in this incident, who were left understandably shaken as a result of this robbery.
“We have released images of two men we would like to speak to in connection with the incident and we want anyone who may have information to do the right thing and contact us.
“I ask anyone who believes they were around the area at the time to try and think back to that evening and try to recall whether they recognise the men pictured so we can establish further details about the events of that night.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8999 quoting incident number 2516 of 10/03/2020. Details can also be anonymously passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Furlough scheme to be extended until October - but changes to come from August

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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
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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--Colleague's surprise for doctor forced to miss daughter’s first birthday

A frontline doctor who missed his daughter 's first birthday because of the coronavirus pandemic was thrown a surprise party by his hospital colleagues instead .
Dr Rory Nolan , 29 , has n't seen his wife , Catriona , 26 , or daughter Francesca in over two months .
He moved out of the family home so he could continue working at a Manchester hospital .
The dad-of-one spent his daughter 's birthday at work , rather than spending time with her - so his colleagues stepped in to make sure the day was memorable .
Dr Nolan said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls moved out was missing her birthday .
I didn ’ t allow myself to think about it until a couple of weeks ago when it was clear we would be apart.
” '' Knowing we were having a Skype birthday lunch , the night before , a colleague brought in a professionally made , custom cake for me to have at the same time as Francesca had hers .
“ But it didn ’ t stop there , I arrived into work to balloons , banners , personalised ‘ Francesca ’ bunting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ love and kindness from my A & E colleagues and others from all around the hospital.
” Later that evening , he called Dominos for a takeaway , but when they found out the occasion they refused to accept payment — donating a stack of pizzas to the medical staff instead .
Dr Nolan has also missed seeing his daughter learning to stand independently and talk , after Catriona , a primary school teacher , moved from Manchester to Gloucestershire to stay with her parents .
He said : “ Being apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is something I won ’ t be able to get back , but I will always look back on the day with fond memories.
” While being at home alone does get lonely , Dr Nolan said he knew he had to separate from his family so he could keep them safe during the lockdown .
As he continued with his family isolation , he pleaded with members of the public to stay home so they can be reunited soon .
“ As a family , we are not alone in being separated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work in a small hospital and in a small A & E department , and I am one of many who has isolated from their family .
“ We are not heroes , we ’ re just doing the job we ’ re trained to do , but if this story can stop just one person going out when they don ’ t need to then I ’ ll be happy.
” Dr Nolan shared his experience on Twitter , where it quickly went viral .
Soon , people from around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He warned people that the virus is `` not over . ''
“ Yes , restrictions might be reducing in the coming days , but this is not over .
Please , I want to see my girls soon , I want to give my one-year-old a hug that I was last able to give her when she was 10 months old , ” he said .
“ But even more so , I don ’ t want to be calling your family , or any other , to say a loved one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call is heartbreaking : ‘ I ’ m sorry I ’ ve had to tell you this way , we will look after them , please stay safe yourself ’ .
” Mrs Nolan , a teacher , has returned from maternity leave and begun working remotely during the lockdown , helped by her parents and brother who assist in looking after Francesca .
She told PA : “ Francesca ’ s favourite person in the world has always been her daddy from day one and we also knew it would mean leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Luckily Rory ’ s family live close by so have been able to go shopping for him , cook him meals and have our nieces draw him pictures .
“ It has been difficult to count down when we can see each other again , as we have done in the past when Rory has travelled with work .
“ But currently there is no date set for when we can all be together as a family .
That ’ s been difficult to come to terms with.
” Nonetheless , she said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had blown the family away : “ It has been an emotional time anyway and I have shed many an extra tear at it all .
“ Luckily , as Francesca is so young , she is rather oblivious to a global pandemic but we can not wait to tell her , as soon as she understands , how much everyone cares .
”

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A frontline doctor who missed his daughter's first birthday because of the coronavirus pandemic was thrown a surprise party by his hospital colleagues instead.
Dr Rory Nolan, 29, hasn't seen his wife, Catriona, 26, or daughter Francesca in over two months. He moved out of the family home so he could continue working at a Manchester hospital.
The dad-of-one spent his daughter's birthday at work, rather than spending time with her - so his colleagues stepped in to make sure the day was memorable.
Dr Nolan said: “My biggest fear when the girls moved out was missing her birthday. I didn’t allow myself to think about it until a couple of weeks ago when it was clear we would be apart.”
"Knowing we were having a Skype birthday lunch, the night before, a colleague brought in a professionally made, custom cake for me to have at the same time as Francesca had hers.
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“But it didn’t stop there, I arrived into work to balloons, banners, personalised ‘Francesca’ bunting, cards, presents and so much love and kindness from my A&E colleagues and others from all around the hospital.”
Later that evening, he called Dominos for a takeaway, but when they found out the occasion they refused to accept payment — donating a stack of pizzas to the medical staff instead.
Dr Nolan has also missed seeing his daughter learning to stand independently and talk, after Catriona, a primary school teacher, moved from Manchester to Gloucestershire to stay with her parents.
He said: “Being apart from my little girl on her first birthday is something I won’t be able to get back, but I will always look back on the day with fond memories.”
While being at home alone does get lonely, Dr Nolan said he knew he had to separate from his family so he could keep them safe during the lockdown.
As he continued with his family isolation, he pleaded with members of the public to stay home so they can be reunited soon.
“As a family, we are not alone in being separated,” he added.
“I work in a small hospital and in a small A&E department, and I am one of many who has isolated from their family.
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“We are not heroes, we’re just doing the job we’re trained to do, but if this story can stop just one person going out when they don’t need to then I’ll be happy.”
Dr Nolan shared his experience on Twitter, where it quickly went viral. Soon, people from around the world were wishing Francesca a happy birthday.
He warned people that the virus is "not over."
“Yes, restrictions might be reducing in the coming days, but this is not over. Please, I want to see my girls soon, I want to give my one-year-old a hug that I was last able to give her when she was 10 months old,” he said.
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“But even more so, I don’t want to be calling your family, or any other, to say a loved one is very sick or dying. Every call is heartbreaking: ‘I’m sorry I’ve had to tell you this way, we will look after them, please stay safe yourself’.”
Mrs Nolan, a teacher, has returned from maternity leave and begun working remotely during the lockdown, helped by her parents and brother who assist in looking after Francesca.
She told PA: “Francesca’s favourite person in the world has always been her daddy from day one and we also knew it would mean leaving Rory living alone in Manchester.
“Luckily Rory’s family live close by so have been able to go shopping for him, cook him meals and have our nieces draw him pictures.
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“It has been difficult to count down when we can see each other again, as we have done in the past when Rory has travelled with work.
“But currently there is no date set for when we can all be together as a family. That’s been difficult to come to terms with.”
Nonetheless, she said the support following Rory’s tweets had blown the family away: “It has been an emotional time anyway and I have shed many an extra tear at it all.
“Luckily, as Francesca is so young, she is rather oblivious to a global pandemic but we cannot wait to tell her, as soon as she understands, how much everyone cares.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Police release image of man they want to speak to following burglary in Bury

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a home was burgled in 'broad daylight ' .
At around 3.30pm , on Tuesday , May 5 , an unknown man entered a property on Brandlesholme Road in Greenmount , Bury , and took a set of car keys .
The would-be thief was not able to start the victim 's car and returned the keys before leaving .
No one was injured .
The offender did not leave with anything .
The victims were left 'shaken ' .
Officers have asked anyone who knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PC David Green , of GMP ’ s Bury district , said : “ I am appealing for anyone who may know the man pictured to please come forward with information so we can speak to him in relation to this incident .
“ This burglary happened in broad daylight and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses who may have seen something that may be able to assist officers with their enquiries.
” Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8204 , quoting incident number 2772 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a home was burgled in 'broad daylight'.
At around 3.30pm, on Tuesday, May 5, an unknown man entered a property on Brandlesholme Road in Greenmount, Bury, and took a set of car keys.
The would-be thief was not able to start the victim's car and returned the keys before leaving.
No one was injured.
The offender did not leave with anything. The victims were left 'shaken'.
Officers have asked anyone who knows the man pictured to come forward.
PC David Green, of GMP’s Bury district, said: “I am appealing for anyone who may know the man pictured to please come forward with information so we can speak to him in relation to this incident.
“This burglary happened in broad daylight and I am confident that there are a number of witnesses who may have seen something that may be able to assist officers with their enquiries.”
Anyone with any information should contact police on 0161 856 8204, quoting incident number 2772 of 5/5/20.
Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Railway worker died with coronavirus after being spat on while at work

A railway ticket office worker who died after contracting coronavirus after being spat at while on duty was “ a good person , a good mother , and a good wife ” who cared for everybody , her devastated widower has said .
Belly Mujinga , 47 , was on the concourse of Victoria station in London on March 22 when a member of the public who said he had the virus spat and coughed at her and a colleague .
Within days of the assault , both women fell ill with the virus .
British Transport Police said it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get in touch with them .
Ms Mujinga , a mother to 11-year-old daughter Ingrid , was taken by ambulance to Barnet Hospital and placed on a ventilator but died on April 5 , her trade union , the Transport Salaried Staffs Association ( TSSA ) , said .
Her husband , Lusamba Gode Katalay , told the Press Association how the suspect walked up to Ms Mujinga and spat in her face .
He said : “ The man asked her what she was doing , why she was there , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The man said he had the virus and spat on them .
They reported it to their supervisor .
“ Belly came home and told me everything.
” Mr Katalay said his wife had an operation four years ago and had underlying respiratory problems .
Within a week of the incident , she began to feel unwell and was admitted to hospital on April 2 , which was the last time her family saw her .
“ We just said : ‘ Be good , ’ and that God is in charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We did a WhatsApp video in hospital , but then I didn ’ t hear from her again .
`` I thought she might be asleep , but the doctor to phoned me to tell me she had died.
” Mr Katalay and their daughter were among 10 people allowed at the funeral service on April 29 , following her death .
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo , his wife moved to the UK in 2000 .
She was `` a good person , a good mother , a good wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave her friendship to many people .
She was a caring person and would take care of everybody.
” The TSSA has reported the incident to the Railways Inspectorate , the safety arm of the Office for Road and Rail ( ORR ) , for investigation , and is taking legal advice on the situation .
It said Belly and her colleague were shaken by their experience and went into the ticket office to report the incident , also asking for the police to be called .
She pleaded not to be sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from inside the ticket office as she was scared for her life.
, but she and her colleague had to continued to work their shift on the concourse .
TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes said : “ We are shocked and devastated at Belly ’ s death .
She is one of far too many front line workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus .
“ Sadly , Belly ’ s is just one of many family tragedies where children have had their parents taken away from them .
“ However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; it wasn ’ t inevitable .
“ As a vulnerable person in the ‘ at risk ’ category , and her condition known to her employer , there are questions about why she wasn ’ t stood down from front line duties early on in this pandemic .
Mr Cortes added : “ Rather than talking about the easing the lockdown , the government must first ensure that the right precautions and protections have been taken so that more lives are not lost .
“ Our rail industry needs to have a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deemed ‘ essential ’ and must put protections in place for all our members and our passengers.
” British Transport Police ( BTP ) said it is now investigating , although it is believed a complaint was not registered with them at the time , despite Ms Mujinga and her colleague asking staff at employers Govia Thameslink Railway to contact police , the union said .
A BTP spokesman said : “ British Transport Police have now launched an investigation into a report of two members of rail staff being spat at while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22.
” Anyone with information is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 359 of 11/05/20 .

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A railway ticket office worker who died after contracting coronavirus after being spat at while on duty was “a good person, a good mother, and a good wife” who cared for everybody, her devastated widower has said.
Belly Mujinga, 47, was on the concourse of Victoria station in London on March 22 when a member of the public who said he had the virus spat and coughed at her and a colleague.
Within days of the assault, both women fell ill with the virus. British Transport Police said it is investigating and urged anyone with information to get in touch with them.
Ms Mujinga, a mother to 11-year-old daughter Ingrid, was taken by ambulance to Barnet Hospital and placed on a ventilator but died on April 5, her trade union, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA), said.
Her husband, Lusamba Gode Katalay, told the Press Association how the suspect walked up to Ms Mujinga and spat in her face.
He said: “The man asked her what she was doing, why she was there, and she said they were working.
“The man said he had the virus and spat on them. They reported it to their supervisor.
“Belly came home and told me everything.”
(Image: PA)
Mr Katalay said his wife had an operation four years ago and had underlying respiratory problems.
Within a week of the incident, she began to feel unwell and was admitted to hospital on April 2, which was the last time her family saw her.
“We just said: ‘Be good,’ and that God is in charge," Mr Katalay said.
“We did a WhatsApp video in hospital, but then I didn’t hear from her again.
"I thought she might be asleep, but the doctor to phoned me to tell me she had died.”
Mr Katalay and their daughter were among 10 people allowed at the funeral service on April 29, following her death.
Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, his wife moved to the UK in 2000.
She was "a good person, a good mother, a good wife," he said.
“She gave her friendship to many people. She was a caring person and would take care of everybody.”
(Image: PA)
The TSSA has reported the incident to the Railways Inspectorate, the safety arm of the Office for Road and Rail (ORR), for investigation, and is taking legal advice on the situation.
It said Belly and her colleague were shaken by their experience and went into the ticket office to report the incident, also asking for the police to be called.
She pleaded not to be sent back outside and asked to instead work from inside the ticket office as she was scared for her life., but she and her colleague had to continued to work their shift on the concourse.
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TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes said: “We are shocked and devastated at Belly’s death. She is one of far too many front line workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus.
“Sadly, Belly’s is just one of many family tragedies where children have had their parents taken away from them.
“However, there are serious questions about her death; it wasn’t inevitable.
“As a vulnerable person in the ‘at risk’ category, and her condition known to her employer, there are questions about why she wasn’t stood down from front line duties early on in this pandemic.
Mr Cortes added: “Rather than talking about the easing the lockdown, the government must first ensure that the right precautions and protections have been taken so that more lives are not lost.
“Our rail industry needs to have a very serious look at what tasks are deemed ‘essential’ and must put protections in place for all our members and our passengers.”
British Transport Police (BTP) said it is now investigating, although it is believed a complaint was not registered with them at the time, despite Ms Mujinga and her colleague asking staff at employers Govia Thameslink Railway to contact police, the union said.
A BTP spokesman said: “British Transport Police have now launched an investigation into a report of two members of rail staff being spat at while working at London Victoria station on March 22.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 and quoting reference 359 of 11/05/20.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--Man United legend Scholes names two teams he'd like to have played for

Paul Scholes admits he would have considered playing for either Barcelona or AC Milan , but only if Manchester United no longer needed him .
The former England international enjoyed a successful spell at Old Trafford under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson , playing an integral role in the majority of their trophy successes with the Scot .
Scholes was a key player throughout his 20-year career at United but admits there are two other clubs that he admired from a distance .
While the legendary midfielder had no intentions of ever leaving United he says a move to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had to find a new club .
`` It is a bit far fetched , '' Scholes joked when asked on the Savage Social .
`` I never had any intention or any ambition to play for anyone else .
I was at the biggest club in the world , I was with all of my mates , playing good football and winning trophies .
I never had any intention .
`` The clubs I 'd like to abroad , Barcelona the big club in Spain , and I always liked AC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it was more the kit than anything , the red and black stripes and the white shorts !
And the players .
We used to watch Italian football growing up , and you think of ( Franco ) Baresi , ( Paolo ) Maldini , ( Roberto ) Donadoni and ( Carlo ) Ancelotti .
( Marco ) Van Basten centre forward , Ruud Gullit as well , an unbelievable team .
So if I had to , never wanted to , Barcelona or AC Milan . ''

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Paul Scholes admits he would have considered playing for either Barcelona or AC Milan, but only if Manchester United no longer needed him.
The former England international enjoyed a successful spell at Old Trafford under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, playing an integral role in the majority of their trophy successes with the Scot.
Scholes was a key player throughout his 20-year career at United but admits there are two other clubs that he admired from a distance.
While the legendary midfielder had no intentions of ever leaving United he says a move to Milan or Barcelona would have appealed if he had to find a new club.
"It is a bit far fetched," Scholes joked when asked on the Savage Social.
"I never had any intention or any ambition to play for anyone else. I was at the biggest club in the world, I was with all of my mates, playing good football and winning trophies. I never had any intention.
"The clubs I'd like to abroad, Barcelona the big club in Spain, and I always liked AC Milan as well in Italy.
"I think it was more the kit than anything, the red and black stripes and the white shorts! And the players. We used to watch Italian football growing up, and you think of (Franco) Baresi, (Paolo) Maldini, (Roberto) Donadoni and (Carlo) Ancelotti. (Marco) Van Basten centre forward, Ruud Gullit as well, an unbelievable team. So if I had to, never wanted to, Barcelona or AC Milan."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--The free computer game teaching social distancing to children

A new free-to-play computer game has been released to teach children about social distancing .
To win Can You Save The World ?
, players will have to keep their distance from other characters on a busy street .
The cartoon character will also have to dodge sneezes and collect PPE masks as they go , delivering the masks to checkpoints for health workers .
You can collect groceries to improve your energy too .
The game has been created by Professor Richard Wiseman and games designer Martin Jacob to educate people of all ages on the importance of social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and has written several psychology books .
The game is free to play but currently only works on computers , rather than mobile .
Each character on the busy street is surrounded by a green radius , demonstrating how close you can be to be at risk of infection transmission .
The number of lives saved is tallied up on the screen as you play the game .
If you come too close to another person , it 's game over , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Can You Save The World ?
was released last Friday and has already seen more than 10,000 players have a go .
You can see how many lives you can save by visiting martin-jacob.itch.io/can-you-save-the-world

(Image: Can You Save The World? Martin Jacob and Richard Wiseman)
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A new free-to-play computer game has been released to teach children about social distancing.
To win Can You Save The World?, players will have to keep their distance from other characters on a busy street.
The cartoon character will also have to dodge sneezes and collect PPE masks as they go, delivering the masks to checkpoints for health workers.
You can collect groceries to improve your energy too.
(Image: Can You Save The World? Martin Jacob and Richard Wiseman)
The game has been created by Professor Richard Wiseman and games designer Martin Jacob to educate people of all ages on the importance of social distancing.
Wiseman is a professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and has written several psychology books.
The game is free to play but currently only works on computers, rather than mobile.
Each character on the busy street is surrounded by a green radius, demonstrating how close you can be to be at risk of infection transmission.
The number of lives saved is tallied up on the screen as you play the game.
If you come too close to another person, it's game over, and your character has to go and self-isolate.
Can You Save The World? was released last Friday and has already seen more than 10,000 players have a go.
You can see how many lives you can save by visiting martin-jacob.itch.io/can-you-save-the-world


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-12--People in these professions are being told to return to work from Wednesday

The government has released further clarification around who should be returning to work this week .
In his address to the nation on Sunday night , prime minister Boris Johnson said that anyone who could not work from home should return to work this week .
Workplaces that are allowed to be open , such as those involved in food production , construction , manufacturing , logistics , distribution and scientific research , are being encouraged to ensure that workers can return to work safely in a bid to 'get the economy working again ' .
The government has provided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get back to work .
It includes people working in the following : • Those in construction and manufacturing • Those working in labs and research facilities • Those administering takeaways and deliveries at restaurants and cafes • Tradesmen , cleaners and others who work in people ’ s homes • Those who are facilitating trade or transport goods The government says that all workers who can not work from home should travel to work if their workplace is open .
However , some non-essential businesses including shops , restaurants , pubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been ordered to remain closed .
Food retailers , food markets and hardware stores are being encouraged to open , as well as garden centres from Wednesday , May 13 .
The return to work drive also includes those who provide voluntary services .

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The government has released further clarification around who should be returning to work this week.
In his address to the nation on Sunday night, prime minister Boris Johnson said that anyone who could not work from home should return to work this week.
Workplaces that are allowed to be open, such as those involved in food production, construction, manufacturing, logistics, distribution and scientific research, are being encouraged to ensure that workers can return to work safely in a bid to 'get the economy working again'.
The government has provided a list of people who being urged to get back to work.
It includes people working in the following:
Supermarkets
Those in construction and manufacturing
Those working in labs and research facilities
Those administering takeaways and deliveries at restaurants and cafes
Tradesmen, cleaners and others who work in people’s homes
Those who are facilitating trade or transport goods
The new guidance states 'for the foreseeable future, workers should continue to work from home rather than their normal physical workplace, wherever possible'.
However it adds that all workers who cannot work from home, should travel to work if their workplace is open.
Non-essential retail, restaurants, pubs, bars, gyms and leisure centres will remain closed. They will reopen in a phased manner provided it is safe to do so.
Employers should, where possible, ensure employees can stay two metres away from others in the workplace, the guidance states.
Businesses have been advised to follow five key measures - which should be implemented as soon as possible - to ensure the safety of those returning to work.
The five points set out by the government include:
Work from home if you can Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment Maintain 2 metres social distancing, wherever possible Where people cannot be 2 metres apart, manage transmission risk Reinforcing cleaning processes
It remains the case that anyone showing symptoms of coronavirus, along with members of their household, should stop going to work and self-isolate.
The government says that people who work in other people’s homes - for example tradespeople carrying out repairs and maintenance, cleaners, or those providing paid-for childcare in a child’s home - can continue to work.
This is unless the worker, or someone in the house they are working in, needs to self-isolate.
Tradespeople should assess whether their visit is essential or if the work can be safely postponed, the guidance states.
There may be alternatives to a visit, such as a phone or video call.
The government has also said that people should avoid public transport if possible when travelling to and from work.
Instead, they should drive, walk or cycle to and from work.
Food retailers, food markets and hardware stores are being encouraged to open, as well as garden centres from Wednesday, May 13.
The return to work drive also includes those who provide voluntary services.