thetelegraph--2020-04-15--What’s on TV tonight: Devs, The Innocence Files, Quiz, and more

“ Nothing happens without a reason.Everything is determined.
” This beguiling and ambitious techno thriller – its title is short for “ development ” – was originally made for the US streaming service Hulu .
Lost meets Westworld with a dash of Black Mirror , it is just the sort of escapism that cult TV devotees need during these strange times .
Encryption engineer Lily ( Sonoya Mizuno ) and her AI coder boyfriend Sergei ( Karl Glusman ) work as programmers at the sprawling Silicon Valley campus of quantum computing company Amaya .
Sergei soon catches the eye of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Nick Offerman in hirsute hippy guru mode ) and is promoted to a top secret division of the futuristic firm – but when he fails to return home after his first day , an alarmed Lily begins to investigate his disappearance .
The atmospheric eight-parter is written and directed by zeitgeist-surfing polymath Alex Garland – author of 1990s bestseller The Beach , and screenwriter of films including 28 Days Later and Ex Machina .
Garland is a specialist in dystopian sci-fi , and Devs is a haunting , meditative and visually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow .
MH This admirable true-crime series , made in collaboration with charity The Innocence Project , investigates cases of wrongful conviction .
In the process , it exposes difficult truths about the USA ’ s deeply flawed justice system .
The culinary contest ’ s final phase begins with the four remaining home cooks jetting to the island of Mauritius , where they face three daunting challenges , including creating a dinner for local chefs Moroogun Coopen and Peeroo Nizam .
As an added bonus , we get to see John Torode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Are you sure ?
Confident ?
But did they do it ?
The absorbing factual drama concludes its three-night run with the Ingrams ( Matthew Macfadyen and Sian Clifford ) and Tecwen Whittock ( Michael Jibson ) heading to court amid some brutal treatment in the press .
At first it seems like a cut and dry case in favour of the prosecution , but once things get underway the jury learn there is more to the “ coughgate ” scandal than they assumed .
This gently fascinating film follows efforts to rebuild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and historians , a year after it was ravaged by fire .
From the team behind Fleabag and Killing Eve comes this propulsive new comedy thriller .
Housewife Ruby ( Merritt Wever ) gets a one-word text message from beau Billy ( Domhnall Gleeson ) and , according to a pact they made years earlier , must flee across America with him .
Romantic and witty – the TV highlight of the year so far .
It ’ s a cross-promotional episode for the BBC as Leslie ( Spencer Jones ) plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but reluctantly stays in to wait for a parcel .
Cue all manner of Mr Bean-esque misfortune .
In this third episode of the bleak but tender Welsh comedy , Bethan ( Gabrielle Creevy ) finds herself divided between two friends , while her mother is discharged from hospital .
MH Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis , this comic fantasy is themed around the music of the Beatles .
Struggling singer-songwriter , Jack Malik ( Himesh Patel ) wakes up after an accident to discover he is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember the band .
Initially , the film has lots of fun with its premise , but slows into a more ordinary cautionary tale about the hard side of stardom .
A darker cousin of The Full Monty , Mark Herman ’ s drama about a colliery brass band fighting the closure of their pit is a howl of rage against Margaret Thatcher ’ s treatment of mining communities .
Ewan McGregor tootles on his cornet and Tara Fitzgerald blows the flugelhorn as the young romantic leads , but it is the great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the band leader dying of lung disease .
Edgar Wright ’ s infectious car-chase thriller , about a getaway-driving cutie-pie savant ( Ansel Elgort , bringing a physical musicality to every on-screen task ) whose every move behind the wheel is in Olympic-level sync with whichever song is pulsing through his eyepod , will make you believe in magic .
The editing is stunning and keeps the film a skip ahead of its forebears .
Lily James is Baby ’ s sugary girlfriend .

Wednesday 16 August
Colosseum
BBC Four, 9pm & 9.50pm
All roads lead to Rome as BBC Four celebrates a series devoted to one of the most famous architectural remnants of the ancient world. If eight episodes (boxsetted on iPlayer and previously shown on Sky History) seems too much to devote to a single building, even one as spectacular as the largest amphitheatre of its age, it’s really not. As one contributor says, the Colosseum “is the Roman Empire distilled to its essence… a symbol of conquest, dominance and imperial power”. As such, it enables the producers to dig deep into Roman culture’s wider obsession with violence, and to straddle the whole of the Roman empire at its height, exploring politics, society and power at the time of Vespasian, Domitian and Trajan.
Tonight’s double bill looks first at Roman society’s obsession with gladiators (via an enduringly famous contest between fan favourite Verus and the barbarian Priscus), before tracking back to the building’s construction through the eyes of its master Haterius. For context there’s a repeat of Meet the Romans with Mary Beard, 8pm, beforehand; plus a rerun of the enduringly wonderful I, Claudius, from 10.50pm, preceded by Sir Derek Jacobi Remembers… at 10.35pm. GO
At Home with the Furys
Netflix
Another celebrity-family reality series, this one is focused on Morecambe-based boxer Tyson Fury. With the former heavyweight champion struggling with retirement, his wife Paris, their six children and his Love Island-stars brother and sister-in-law, Tommy and Molly-Mae, are among those drawn into the chaos.
The Chosen One
Netflix
Adapted from Mark Millar’s comic American Jesus, a series blending superhero and Second Coming tropes. In Baja, California, 12-year-old Jodie (Bobby Luhnow) finds that he has Jesus-like powers after surviving a freak accident. He can turn water into wine and make the disabled walk – but can he help mankind defeat the antichrist?
Celebrity MasterChef
BBC One, 9pm
In the penultimate heats week, John Torode and Gregg Wallace welcome five more celebrities to the MasterChef kitchen. Putting their taste buds to the test are singers Jamelia and Sam Fox, drag artist Cheryl Hole, American rapper Locksmith and opera singer Wynne Evans.
Kate Garraway’s Life Stories
ITV1, 9pm
Concluding another short but headline-dominating run, Garraway interviews Iranian-British actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili. During an enlightening chat she hears how his career flourished – from the Edinburgh Fringe and Hollywood films to the theatres of the West End – despite an unpromising start in life that saw him take his A-levels six times and get turned down by 16 drama schools.
The 1970s Supermarket
Channel 5, 9pm
A surprisingly engaging three-parter exploring how a revolution in how people shopped, cooked and ate transformed the British way of life in the Seventies. The entertainment factor gets ramped up through a recreation of trolley-must-haves from the past (Fray Bentos pies, Findus crispy pancakes), ready to be enjoyed (or not) by modern consumers.
Annika
Alibi, 9pm
A trip to Edinburgh beckons for DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola Walker) and her Glasgow-based Marine Homicide Unit when a recently released prisoner is found dead in a cage in the Firth of Forth. A link to Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley holds the key to the investigation but only after Annika shares with Michael (Jamie Sives) something she’s been hiding for years.
The Godfather (1972) ★★★★★
Film4, 9pm
Endlessly quoted and copied, the first instalment of Francis Ford Coppola’s epic mob trilogy is an all-time high watermark of American cinema. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino play American-Italian mafia boss Don Vito and his son and reluctant heir, Michael Corleone, caught up in the struggle for power. The Godfather: Part II follows on Thursday at 9pm, with Part III on Friday at the same time.
Central Intelligence (2016) ★★★
ITV4, 10pm
This meat-and-potatoes buddy comedy about two estranged schoolmates who’ve ended up in jobs against their youthful type drifts into formulaic chaos. Nevertheless, there’s no denying how well the leads take to their task: Dwayne Johnson’s secret agent is ripely self-parodic, while Kevin Hart (as an accountant) makes for a surprisingly good straight man. Amy Ryan and Jason Bateman co-star.
King of New York (1990) ★★★★
Sky Cinema Greats, 10.20pm
Abel Ferrara’s neo-noir gangster film is a stone-cold classic. Ruthless mob boss Frank White (Christopher Walken) is released from prison after a long stint inside and looks to regain control of New York City by taking out rival gangs. When fellow leaders start turning up dead, however, a group of policemen headed by David Caruso’s DI Dennis decide to take the law into their own hands to bring him down.
Thursday 17 August


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Wednesday morning news briefing: Donald Trump halts WHO cash

With nations across the globe battling to get on top of the coronavirus pandemic , Donald Trump has fired a broadside at the World Health Organisation .
The US President ordered a freeze on funding for the body early today , claiming it fatally mishandled the outbreak .
He accused the group of a `` cover-up '' by failing to send experts quickly enough to China and believing the country 's assurances , suggesting its inaction cost thousands of lives .
Mr Trump has been accused of committing `` a crime against humanity '' by pausing funding of $ 400m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election , US Editor Ben Riley-Smith explains the cold political calculation behind Mr Trump 's funding suspension .
Back on home soil , Britain is on track for an economic crunch not seen in living memory .
GDP could fall by more than a third in the coming months , according to the Office for Budget Responsibility .
It warned the UK will suffer its deepest recession for 300 years if the lockdown continues into the summer .
Yet hard though it might be to believe , the spending watchdog 's numbers might @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wallace 's analysis of how the virus will hurt the economy for years to come .
And Jeremy Warner writes that the economy is heading for hell in a handcart amid dithering over Britain 's lockdown .
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All care home residents and social care staff showing symptoms of coronavirus will be tested for the disease , ministers promise today , after facing accusations that the public has been misled over the scale of the crisis .
Read details of the pledge by Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
With claims of care homes having been `` abandoned '' and the elderly `` forgotten '' , Science Editor Sarah Knapton examines the 10 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fend for themselves .
And , after Britain 's deadliest week for coronavirus , use our Live Tracker to follow the disease 's spread by searching for confirmed cases in your area .
The good face mask guide : Which ones work best ?
Take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the latest Covid-19 essential that could soon sweep the nation .
After months of being instructed not to trouble ourselves with wearing masks during the coronavirus outbreak , it has become a hot topic once again .
Sir Patrick Vallance , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted the current advice that people should not wear face masks in public is under review .
So are surgical masks better than those used for cycling - and what about a simple scarf wrapped around your neck ?
Joe Shute explains all you need to know .
• Nightingale | Just 19 patients treated over Easter at new hospital • Transparency | Calls for scientists dictating strategy to be named • Powers | Police want to enter homes to break up parties • Philip Johnston | Nation needs to be guided out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middle-class myth that everyone can work from home • Michael Deacon | Even 'Dishy Rishi ' ca n't make this look pretty • Hannah Betts | Dirty secret is our lives are built on home help • Reader letters | The time is soon coming for a return to work You Are Not Alone : Surviving coronavirus lockdown • Chin up | Why it 's important to feel hope - even when everything seems hopeless • The Covidiocy Chronicles | Who are this week 's biggest celebrity fools ?
• You Are Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and tips for coping with isolation Ventilators | `` The race is on '' , declared Sir James Dyson , as the billionaire inventor joined scores of other manufacturers hurriedly working on designs for Covid-19 ventilators .
And what a race it has turned out to be - a tribute to the Monty Python Silly Olympics as everyone heads off in different directions , some entrants get lost , at least one drops out altogether .
Ben Marlow argues that it is time to back a winner .
• Falling through gaps | @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at risk of collapse • Investment Tip | Chance to sell an airline stock at a 28pc profit Too close for comfort | Social distancing rules are ignored by people crowding to buy meat and fish at a market in Bangkok despite fears over the spread of Covid-19 .
View more pictures of how the world is reacting .

Trump suspends WHO funding over virus 'failings'
With nations across the globe battling to get on top of the coronavirus pandemic, Donald Trump has fired a broadside at the World Health Organisation. The US President ordered a freeze on funding for the body early today, claiming it fatally mishandled the outbreak. He accused the group of a "cover-up" by failing to send experts quickly enough to China and believing the country's assurances, suggesting its inaction cost thousands of lives. Mr Trump has been accused of committing "a crime against humanity" by pausing funding of $400m a year. With the upcoming American election, US Editor Ben Riley-Smith explains the cold political calculation behind Mr Trump's funding suspension.
Back on home soil, Britain is on track for an economic crunch not seen in living memory. GDP could fall by more than a third in the coming months, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. It warned the UK will suffer its deepest recession for 300 years if the lockdown continues into the summer. Yet hard though it might be to believe, the spending watchdog's numbers might not be gloomy enough. Read Tim Wallace's analysis of how the virus will hurt the economy for years to come. And Jeremy Warner writes that the economy is heading for hell in a handcart amid dithering over Britain's lockdown.
PS - News you can trust is more important than ever. Stay informed with our liveblog, daily Global Health Bulletin, WhatsApp group, coronavirus podcast and index page with all our articles. We have a special offer when you take out a new Telegraph subscription that allows you to access all our newspaper and online articles without leaving home. Sign up for a free one-month trial - then save 50pc on your first three months.
Care home tests after claims elderly are 'forgotten'
All care home residents and social care staff showing symptoms of coronavirus will be tested for the disease, ministers promise today, after facing accusations that the public has been misled over the scale of the crisis. Read details of the pledge by Health Secretary Matt Hancock. With claims of care homes having been "abandoned" and the elderly "forgotten", Science Editor Sarah Knapton examines the 10 days of Government prevarication that left centres to fend for themselves. And, after Britain's deadliest week for coronavirus, use our Live Tracker to follow the disease's spread by searching for confirmed cases in your area.
The good face mask guide: Which ones work best?
Take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the latest Covid-19 essential that could soon sweep the nation. After months of being instructed not to trouble ourselves with wearing masks during the coronavirus outbreak, it has become a hot topic once again. Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK's chief scientist, has admitted the current advice that people should not wear face masks in public is under review. So are surgical masks better than those used for cycling - and what about a simple scarf wrapped around your neck? Joe Shute explains all you need to know.
At a glance: More coronavirus headlines
Comment and analysis
You Are Not Alone: Surviving coronavirus lockdown
Business and money briefing
Ventilators | "The race is on", declared Sir James Dyson, as the billionaire inventor joined scores of other manufacturers hurriedly working on designs for Covid-19 ventilators. And what a race it has turned out to be - a tribute to the Monty Python Silly Olympics as everyone heads off in different directions, some entrants get lost, at least one drops out altogether. Ben Marlow argues that it is time to back a winner.
Gallery: Virus fightback around the world
Too close for comfort | Social distancing rules are ignored by people crowding to buy meat and fish at a market in Bangkok despite fears over the spread of Covid-19. View more pictures of how the world is reacting.


thetelegraph--2020-04-15--Unlike with Spanish flu, trek from the peak of coronavirus will be long

The second and most lethal wave of the 1918 Spanish flu swept through towns and cities in weeks .
It peaked fast and uncontrolled and was devastating .
The American historian John M Barry , whose 2004 account of the 1918 pandemic is one of the best and most detailed , was asked last week to reflect on how it compared to Covid-19 .
There were plenty of similarities .
“ Leaders said things like , ‘ This is an ordinary influenza by another name , ’ and ‘ You have nothing to fear if proper precautions are taken ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The length of time Covid-19 takes to work its way into the body is considerably longer .
Influenza in 1918 to 1920 would burn through a community in six to 10 weeks , and then you forget about it .
That ’ s not going to be the case with [ Covid-19 ] .
” Every day at the Downing Street press conference ministers and their scientific advisers present charts which track the virus 's path through Britain .
Then come the questions : Have we hit the peak ?
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is all going to be over ?
George Batchelor , co-founder of Edge Health , which models demand for NHS hospital trusts , thinks a peak of new cases came in early April .
`` Admissions to hospitals and ward bed usage has also peaked and started to fall .
Critical care bed usage is probably peaking today , more or less .
It lags behind hospital admissions because of the longer length of stay .
And deaths have probably peaked , or will do in the next two to three days .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is careful to include the necessary caveats .
There are complex and suboptimal issues to do with the Government 's data , most notably in the area of social care , where there is mounting evidence of serious under-reporting .
It may turn out that the spread of the virus in care homes has been `` re-seeded '' in the past few weeks by the aggressive discharging of patients from NHS hospital beds .
Dr Jamie Wilson , a former NHS psychiatrist and chief executive of Hometouch , a specialist care provider for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes were caused by the NHS decanting Covid-positive patients into them from mid-March .
A government document , Covid-19 Hospital Discharge Service Requirements , published on 19 March , directed that elderly hospital patients be moved into nursing homes or other social care accommodation to free up hospital capacity .
Unbelievably , given how poorly equipped most nursing homes are and the unique frailty of their residents , the document states : `` Some of these patients may have Covid-19 , whether symptomatic or asymptomatic .
All of these patients can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home if this guidance is followed . ''
Dr Wilson said : `` To mandate that care homes should take back Covid+ patients with such a high risk of cross infection and high mortality rate in vulnerable residents seems unfathomable .
Surely the sensible policy would have been to limit care home admissions and offer safer alternatives .
The tragedy is that this was preventable , as there is capacity in the live-in care sector . ''
The live-in care sector houses vulnerable people in self-contained accommodation , often their own home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carer .
Councils could have placed Covid patients in these more secure units rather than large homes but they tend to be more expensive .
The crisis currently playing out in Britain 's care homes may or may not alter the course of the epidemic .
But either way it is unlikely to help with the bigger question of how long it will take for life to return to normal .
That , as the American historian hints , will not be a rapid process .
If the curve of the Spanish flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unmistakable summit , the peak we are scaling is a squatter , flatter affair - a Snowdon or Kilimanjaro .
It 's flatter not only because of the nature of the virus but because lockdown flattened the summit .
The benefits are that far fewer will die - an estimated 20,000 compared with 240,000 - but it also means we will plateau for longer and the trek back down will be long and arduous .
There is also the threat of resurgence .
We suppressed the peak of Covid-19 but the virus could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The challenge is to make our way safely and calmly down the other side .

The second and most lethal wave of the 1918 Spanish flu swept through towns and cities in weeks. It peaked fast and uncontrolled and was devastating.
The American historian John M Barry, whose 2004 account of the 1918 pandemic is one of the best and most detailed, was asked last week to reflect on how it compared to Covid-19. There were plenty of similarities.
“Leaders said things like, ‘This is an ordinary influenza by another name,’ and ‘You have nothing to fear if proper precautions are taken’.”
There were also key differences: “The length of time Covid-19 takes to work its way into the body is considerably longer. Influenza in 1918 to 1920 would burn through a community in six to 10 weeks, and then you forget about it. That’s not going to be the case with [Covid-19].”
These are wise words.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Barnsley Women accuse FA of making 'flawed' and 'unfair' decision to void their season

A Women ’ s National League side has accused the Football Association 's process of voiding the Women ’ s National League of being “ severely flawed , unfair to the women ’ s clubs , and not fit for purpose ” in a statement .
Barnsley Women ’ s Football Club say their investigation has led them to believe that the FA ’ s decision-making process “ was all part of a rubber-stamping exercise for a decision which had already been made ” .
They allege that the process that followed fell short of what the FA should have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA to “ immediately suspend the decision to end the 2019-20 season and expunge results ” .
“ The whole process to make this decision in relation to the Women ’ s National League took less than 48 hours , ” the statement said .
“ The Women ’ s National League raised concerns regarding the timeframe and the speed of this process.
” It is understood that the Women ’ s Football Conference and the FA Women ’ s Football Board decided to expunge the results rather than look at a points @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not even completed 50 % of fixtures .
Barnsley Women 's Football Club are understood to have spent in the region of £25,000 this season .
An FA spokesperson said : “ The decision to bring an end to the 2019-20 season in tiers three to seven of the women ’ s game was made in consultation between the FA , FA Women ’ s Board members and the Women ’ s Football Conference , which includes representatives of all the leagues in the women ’ s pyramid .

A Women’s National League side has accused the Football Association's process of voiding the Women’s National League of being “severely flawed, unfair to the women’s clubs, and not fit for purpose” in a statement.
Barnsley Women’s Football Club say their investigation has led them to believe that the FA’s decision-making process “was all part of a rubber-stamping exercise for a decision which had already been made”. They allege that the process that followed fell short of what the FA should have followed and are now calling for the FA to “immediately suspend the decision to end the 2019-20 season and expunge results”.
“The whole process to make this decision in relation to the Women’s National League took less than 48 hours,” the statement said. “The Women’s National League raised concerns regarding the timeframe and the speed of this process.”
It is understood that the Women’s Football Conference and the FA Women’s Football Board decided to expunge the results rather than look at a points per game formula because some leagues had not even completed 50% of fixtures. Barnsley Women's Football Club are understood to have spent in the region of £25,000 this season.
An FA spokesperson said: “The decision to bring an end to the 2019-20 season in tiers three to seven of the women’s game was made in consultation between the FA, FA Women’s Board members and the Women’s Football Conference, which includes representatives of all the leagues in the women’s pyramid.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Bournemouth join Liverpool and Spurs in reversing decision to furlough non-playing staff

Bournemouth have become the latest Premier League club to reverse their decision to furlough members of their non-playing staff .
In a statement , the Cherries said they were `` aware of criticisms of Premier League clubs applying for this scheme '' during the suspension to the football season caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
They added : `` We have listened to our supporters and have reversed our decision to furlough these employees . ''
Liverpool and Tottenham have also reversed initial moves to make use of the government 's job retention scheme , which sees non-working staff paid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Currently , Newcastle and Norwich are the only Premier League clubs continuing to place some members of their non-playing staff on furlough .
Bournemouth said they had made the decision despite the financial implications of the ongoing lockdown .
The statement added : `` We are rapidly coming to terms with the stark reality of what this virus means , both for the health of the global population and for business in all industries , who are being affected by its financial implications .
`` Football is undoubtedly one of those industries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ date for the 2019-20 season , meaning our revenue is depleted but our outgoings remain unaffected . ''
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe , chief executive Neill Blake , first-team technical director Richard Hughes and assistant Jason Tindall have already taken `` significant , voluntary pay cuts '' as the Cherries look to keep costs down .

Bournemouth have become the latest Premier League club to reverse their decision to furlough members of their non-playing staff.
In a statement, the Cherries said they were "aware of criticisms of Premier League clubs applying for this scheme" during the suspension to the football season caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
They added: "We have listened to our supporters and have reversed our decision to furlough these employees."
Liverpool and Tottenham have also reversed initial moves to make use of the government's job retention scheme, which sees non-working staff paid 80 per cent of their salary.
Currently, Newcastle and Norwich are the only Premier League clubs continuing to place some members of their non-playing staff on furlough.
Bournemouth said they had made the decision despite the financial implications of the ongoing lockdown.
The statement added: "We are rapidly coming to terms with the stark reality of what this virus means, both for the health of the global population and for business in all industries, who are being affected by its financial implications.
"Football is undoubtedly one of those industries. As things stand there is no return date for the 2019-20 season, meaning our revenue is depleted but our outgoings remain unaffected."
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe, chief executive Neill Blake, first-team technical director Richard Hughes and assistant Jason Tindall have already taken "significant, voluntary pay cuts" as the Cherries look to keep costs down.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Predicting the peak: We may have summited but we face a long and arduous hike down


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--England Women donate to #PlayersTogether to help NHS during coronavirus crisis

England Women 's football squad have announced a collective donation to the # PlayersTogether fund to support NHS and other @ @ @ @ @ crisis .
The fund , which was established after meetings between Premier League players including @ @ @ @ @ , will be managed in conjunction with the umbrella group of NHS charities , NHS @ @ @ @ @ issued a coordinated statement via players ' social media accounts at 7pm .
The statement @ @ @ @ @ England Women ’ s football squad , otherwise known as the Lionesses , have been @ @ @ @ @ which we could offer our support to the NHS and its frontline staff over the @ @ @ @ @ The squad have recognised the importance of the statement last week from the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ up the # PlayersTogether fund and the potential impact it can make to support and @ @ @ @ @ charities .

England Women's football squad have announced a collective donation to the #PlayersTogether fund to support NHS and other frontline staff during the coronavirus crisis.
The fund, which was established after meetings between Premier League players including Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire, will be managed in conjunction with the umbrella group of NHS charities, NHS Charities Together.
The Lionesses issued a coordinated statement via players' social media accounts at 7pm.
The statement read: “The Senior England Women’s football squad, otherwise known as the Lionesses, have been discussing the best way in which we could offer our support to the NHS and its frontline staff over the past few weeks.
“The squad have recognised the importance of the statement last week from the Premier League players with regards to setting up the #PlayersTogether fund and the potential impact it can make to support and assist over 150 registered NHS charities.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Chinese dams held back large amounts of water during drought in downstream countries, report says

China 's Mekong River dams held back large amounts of water during a damaging drought in downstream countries last year despite China having higher-than-average water levels upstream , a US research company said in a study .
China 's government disputed the findings , saying there was low rainfall during last year 's monsoon season on its portion of the 4,350-km ( 2,700-mile ) river .
The findings by Eyes on Earth Inc , a research and consulting company specialising in water , published in a US-government funded study , could complicate tricky discussions between China and other Mekong countries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supports 60 million people as it flows past Laos , Myanmar , Thailand and through Cambodia and Vietnam .
Last year 's drought , which saw the Lower Mekong at its lowest levels in more than 50 years , devastated farmers and fishermen and saw the massive river recede to expose sandbanks along some stretches and at others turned from its usual murky brown to bright blue .
`` If the Chinese are stating that they were not contributing to the drought , the data does not support that position , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Eyes on Earth , which conducted the study with funding from the US State Department 's Lower Mekong Initiative .
Instead , satellite measurements of “ surface wetness ” in China ’ s Yunnan province , through which the Upper Mekong flows , suggest the region in 2019 actually had slightly above-average combined rainfall and snowmelt during the May to October wet season .
But water levels measured downstream from China along the Thai-Lao border were at times up to 3 metres ( 10 feet ) lower than they should have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That suggests China is `` not letting the water out during the wet season , even when the restriction of water from China has a severe impact of the drought experienced downstream , '' Mr Basist said .

China's Mekong River dams held back large amounts of water during a damaging drought in downstream countries last year despite China having higher-than-average water levels upstream, a US research company said in a study.
China's government disputed the findings, saying there was low rainfall during last year's monsoon season on its portion of the 4,350-km (2,700-mile) river.
The findings by Eyes on Earth Inc, a research and consulting company specialising in water, published in a US-government funded study, could complicate tricky discussions between China and other Mekong countries on how to manage the river that supports 60 million people as it flows past Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and through Cambodia and Vietnam.
Last year's drought, which saw the Lower Mekong at its lowest levels in more than 50 years, devastated farmers and fishermen and saw the massive river recede to expose sandbanks along some stretches and at others turned from its usual murky brown to bright blue.
"If the Chinese are stating that they were not contributing to the drought, the data does not support that position,” said Alan Basist, a meteorologist and president of Eyes on Earth, which conducted the study with funding from the US State Department's Lower Mekong Initiative.
Instead, satellite measurements of “surface wetness” in China’s Yunnan province, through which the Upper Mekong flows, suggest the region in 2019 actually had slightly above-average combined rainfall and snowmelt during the May to October wet season.
But water levels measured downstream from China along the Thai-Lao border were at times up to 3 metres (10 feet) lower than they should have been, the group said in the study.
That suggests China is "not letting the water out during the wet season, even when the restriction of water from China has a severe impact of the drought experienced downstream," Mr Basist said.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Protection or propaganda? Taliban swaps weapons for disinfectant in coronavirus public health video

The Taliban figures in the video are as carefully choreographed as in the militants ' more usual propaganda films , but this time wear surgical masks and carry public health equipment rather than weapons .
Instead of fighters performing synchronised battlefield drills or target practice in balaclavas and fatigues , the figures in pristine white appear to screen local villagers and disinfect buildings .
An English voiceover gives assurances the militant movement is working house by house and village by village to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic in areas under its control .
The recent video from the Taliban health commission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is spreading health information and enforcing quarantine for residents returning from abroad .
Arrival of the pneumonia-causing new coronavirus has been seized on by the insurgent movement as part of a long-running campaign against the government where it competes not only on the battlefield , but also in governance .
The success of the Taliban insurgency has always been partly due to an extensive shadow regime promising fairer and quicker services than the corrupt government , and it is now also touting its response to the pandemic .
World health officials fear the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which has is one of the world 's poorest countries and has little healthcare for many inhabitants .
Government officials had by Tuesday recorded 665 cases and 21 deaths nationwide , but a lack of testing means the true tally is expected to be far higher .
Large numbers of infected Afghans are feared to have streamed into Afghanistan from neighbouring Iran during recent weeks .
Hamdullah Nomani , a former Taliban minister and now deputy director of the insurgents ' health commission , told the Telegraph that the movement 's rural anti-coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ In areas under our influence , those returned from Iran must be quarantined at home for 15 days .
They are banned from going to worship places , the market , or any other social places .
If anyone gets Covid-19 symptoms it ’ s compulsory to visit a nearby hospitals , ” he said .
The movement led by Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada is keen to demonstrate to Afghans , and the international community , that it could mount a responsible administration as well as a ruthlessly determined insurgency , analysts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how much activity the militants are willing or able to take against the virus and how much their campaign is purely propaganda .
Wahidullah Mayar , spokesman for the Afghan health ministry , said the militants had “ been supportive in the fight against coronavirus and they have expressed their readiness to be cooperative with the ministry of health ” .
Healthcare in Afghanistan is a patchwork of services from the Afghan government and international aid agencies .
The Taliban 's shadow administration allows government and international clinics to function in their territory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taliban rules .
Their stance on cooperation with coronavirus appeared at odds with their stance on polio vaccination .
The Taliban 's military commission has banned door-to-door vaccination teams from their territory for the past two years , accusing them of being spies gathering target intelligence for airstrikes .
“ It is difficult to assess the effectiveness of what [ the Taliban ] are doing , but I believe they are aware of the [ Covid-19 ] problem and trying to do something in terms of prevention with the population , ” said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Taliban-controlled areas gave a mixed picture of what assistance they were receiving from the militants .
Haji Shah Baluch , a 50-year-old shopkeeper in the southern Helmand border town of Bahramcha , said life was unaffected and locals had only heard of the virus from the media .
The Taliban had done nothing , he said .
In the Khawajah Bahawodin district of the northern Takhar province , 43-year-old Nabi Khan said the Taliban had visited , but provided little support .
“ The Taliban a few times came to the village @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that was all , ” he said .
“ I ’ m personally worried about the virus and it ’ s a reality , but we are so poor we even could not afford handwash , forget about a mask .
I think the Taliban and government are both just making propaganda .
Practically nothing has been provided so far , ” he added .
“ Whether the almighty decides we test positive or negative , we already have trouble to find a loaf of bread .
This coronavirus is just another serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Band district of Ghazni , Haji Noor Gul said scholars at his local mosque , which is supported by the Taliban , had told worshippers that the coronavirus was a divine punishment for those disobeying God 's orders .
“ I 've heard about Taliban also now telling locals not to make gatherings , but practically I have not seen any sign of implementation by them yet , ” he said .
The pandemic comes just weeks after the Taliban had the diplomatic coup of securing a withdrawal of American troops in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talks with the Kabul government on how to run the country have been delayed .
The health crisis now gave the Taliban the opportunity to portray themselves capable of responsible government , said Weeda Mehran , an Afghanistan expert at the University of Exeter .
“ They are doing a public relations campaign and that 's all , ” she said .
“ They are just portraying themselves as a legitimate authority that can provide healthcare information – they have been giving people out pamphlets , soap , some medical equipment .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to portray themselves as a legitimate shadow government.
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The Taliban figures are as carefully choreographed as in the militants' more usual propaganda films, but this time wear surgical masks and carry public health equipment rather than weapons.
Instead of fighters performing synchronised battlefield drills, or target practice in balaclavas and fatigues, the pristine white figures appear to screen local villagers and disinfect buildings.
An English voiceover gives assurances the militant movement is working house-by-house and village-by-village to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic in areas under its control.
The recent video from the Taliban health commission in Kunduz province says the insurgent group is spreading health information and enforcing quarantine for residents returning from abroad.


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--At least 117 million children at risk of measles as coronavirus concerns interrupt vaccinations

A “ staggering ” number of children could be left vulnerable to measles as national immunisation campaigns are shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus , global health experts have warned .
Roughly 117 million children across the globe are at risk of missing out on vaccines in the coming months , according to the the Measles & Rubella Initiative - a global consortium that includes Unicef , the World Health Organisation , the American Red Cross and the US Centre for Disease Control .
This could lead to a global resurgence of the deadly and highly contagious childhood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by creating “ immunity gaps that the measles virus will exploit.
” In much of the world routine immunisations are not delivered via appointments at a GP surgery or health clinic , but during mass vaccination campaigns in public settings - for instance schools , churches and marketplaces - which attract large gatherings .
In an effort to limit the continued spread of Covid-19 , various UN bodies - including Unicef and the WHO - have recommended that governments postpone such campaigns where there is “ no active outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we focus on Covid and adapt our delivery service , we do not want to do more harm than good , ” Dr Robin Nandy , global chief of immunisation at Unicef , told The Telegraph .
“ It would be inappropriate for us to recommend a campaign when the government is ordering a shut down.
” Already this advice has been heeded in 24 countries , the M & RI said today , while 13 other nations with vaccination campaigns scheduled for later this year are expected to delay programmes .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice , it warned that routine immunisation should continue where possible and plans must be put in place to ramp up coverage once the coronavirus threat subsides .
“ Together , more than 117 million children in 37 countries , many of whom live in regions with ongoing measles outbreaks , could be impacted by the suspension of scheduled immunisation activities , ” the consortium said in a statement .
“ This staggering number does not include the number of infants that may not be vaccinated because of the effect of Covid-19 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must be taken now at local , national , regional and global levels to prepare to close the immunity gaps that the measles virus will exploit , ” M & RI added .
Already , about 20 million children a year miss out on vital vaccinations according to Unicef and the WHO .
A report last year showed that global coverage for childhood vaccines has stagnated at roughly 86 per cent since 2010 , well below the 95 per cent required to avert outbreaks .
And even before the Covid-19 pandemic measles infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 , the latest year where full data is available , there were 9.7 million cases and 142,300 deaths – the vast majority of which were in children under the age of five .
These figures represented a dramatic increase on the 2017 total , when there were 124,000 deaths and 7.5 million cases .
But experts estimate that the figures for 2019 will climb even higher , after the widespread outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo ( DRC ) , where 6,000 children died , and Samoa .
However experts believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be most substantial once 'social distancing ' measures to halt the coronavirus pandemic are reversed .
“ The greatest risk is when these restrictions are lifted and life starts to go on as usual , ” said Dr Nandy .
“ And so we are saying that countries need to be mindful of this and start planning how to catch up on missed vaccine doses as soon as possible after disruption.
” Among the countries that have postponed their vaccination programs amid the Covid-19 pandemic are Bolivia , Chad , Chile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ethiopia , Honduras , Lebanon , Nepal , Paraguay , Somalia , South Sudan and Uzbekistan .
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A “staggering” number of children could be left vulnerable to measles as national immunisation campaigns are shut down to prevent the spread of coronavirus, global health experts have warned.
Roughly 117 million children across the globe are at risk of missing out on vaccines in the coming months, according to the the Measles & Rubella Initiative - a global consortium that includes Unicef, the World Health Organisation, the American Red Cross and the US Centre for Disease Control.
This could lead to a global resurgence of the deadly and highly contagious childhood disease, the initiative has warned, by creating “immunity gaps that the measles virus will exploit.”
In much of the world routine immunisations are not delivered via appointments at a GP surgery or health clinic, but during mass vaccination campaigns in public settings - for instance schools, churches and marketplaces - which attract large gatherings.
In an effort to limit the continued spread of Covid-19, various UN bodies - including Unicef and the WHO - have recommended that governments postpone such campaigns where there is “no active outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease”.
“We are recommending that we focus on Covid and adapt our delivery service, we do not want to do more harm than good,” Dr Robin Nandy, global chief of immunisation at Unicef, told The Telegraph. “It would be inappropriate for us to recommend a campaign when the government is ordering a shut down.”


thetelegraph--2020-04-14--Telegraph Audio Football Club podcast: Is John Terry's penalty miss the worst ever?

On the podcast today , four more footballing topics face the all-new innovative best and worst format .
For debate @ @ @ @ @ mistakes , pundits and stadiums .
Subscribe to Audio Football Club to make sure you @ @ @ @ @ email us with your suggestions for future topics at afcpodcast @ telegraph.co.uk

On the podcast today, four more footballing topics face the all-new innovative best and worst format.
For debate this week, goalkeepers, mistakes, pundits and stadiums.
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thetelegraph--2020-04-16--FIFPro warns coronavirus poses 'almost existential threat' to women's football

FIFPro , the global players ’ union for professional footballers , has warned that the coronavirus pandemic presents an “ almost existential threat to the women ’ s game if no specific considerations are given to protect the women ’ s football industry ” .
In its latest report , the organisation claims that the female game is at risk of “ mass unemployment and recession ” unless stakeholders , policymakers , governing bodies , broadcasting companies and sponsors are able to use the pandemic to “ build a more solid foundation ” for the sport .
They fear a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the global health crisis has exacerbated the status quo of few professional leagues , low salaries and uneven sponsorship deals .
“ The women ’ s game needs special measures that account for the unique conditions of female players , clubs , and competitions , ” the report says .
“ The lack of written contracts , the short-term duration of employment contracts , the lack of health insurance and medical coverage , and the absence of basic worker protections and worker ’ s rights leaves many female players - some of whom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at great risk of losing their livelihoods.
” Some players have been left so stressed by the current situation that they have reported “ significant changes in [ their ] menstrual cycles , with more frequent and severe symptoms , and changes in cycle length and pattern which adds to the stress of the situation ” , the report says .

The coronavirus pandemic presents an "almost existential threat" to the women's game, the global union for professional footballers has warned in a groundbreaking report.
FIFPro claims that there is a risk of “mass unemployment and recession” unless stakeholders, policymakers, governing bodies, broadcasting companies and sponsors give "specific considerations to protect the women’s football industry".
General secretary Jonas Baer-Hoffmann warned on Thursday that Covid-19 poses far greater risks to the women’s game than the men’s and that women's teams must be given priority access to pitches and facilities once sport resumes to help ensure their survival.
“The damage that a crisis like this can have on an industry that has been growing so well but is still on very fragile feet in many places can be very drastic," Baer-Hoffman said.
"In a crisis like this, you turn your attention to where the biggest damage is - in this case, commercial damage. That drives most people’s attention to the men’s game, but the long-term consequences, in terms of the equality and the diversity in our game, could be much harder hit on the women’s side.
“We have great concerns that the concepts that are being developed on the men’s side when it comes to wage cuts and things like that won’t translate into the women’s game, simply because 98 per cent of female players cannot afford it. We would see a great, great social risk if those same measures were applied there."
FIFPro fears a string of clubs will become insolvent as a result of the global health crisis owing to few professional leagues, low salaries and uneven sponsorship deals.
“The women’s game needs special measures that account for the unique conditions of female players, clubs, and competitions,” the report says. "The current situation is likely to present an almost existential threat to the women’s game if no specific considerations are given to protect the women’s football industry.
"The lack of written contracts, the short-term duration of employment contracts, the lack of health insurance and medical coverage, and the absence of basic worker protections and worker’s rights leaves many female players - some of whom were already teetering on the margins - at great risk of losing their livelihoods.”
Some players have been left so stressed by the current situation that they have reported “significant changes in [their] menstrual cycles, with more frequent and severe symptoms, and changes in cycle length and pattern which adds to the stress of the situation”, the report says.
Changes in training load, diet and sleep disturbances have contributed to these disturbances, with many players tasked with maintaining match fitness despite lacking the necessary exercise equipment.


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Coronavirus latest news: Social distancing must remain until vaccine found, warns government adviser

• The peak is near - but lockdown will continue , Government says • How will the government tackle the care homes crisis ?
• Government fails to take up offer of 'one million tests a week ' from private company • Coronavirus Q & A : Which countries are under lockdown - and is it working ?
 • Subscribe to The Telegraph , free for one month • Telegraph Coronavirus Appeal : Join us in helping those hit hardest Social distancing must remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine has been found , a key government adviser has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Imperial College London , said it is `` encouraging '' that new hospital admissions have been decreasing for more than a week , but it is `` too early to relax '' .
`` If we relax measures too much we 'll see a resurgence of transmission .
We will have to maintain some level of social distancing indefinitely until we have a vaccine available , '' he told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme .
Addressing how the UK might emerge from the lockdown , he said : `` Decisions certainly need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There needs to be more coordination .
That may be going on , but I think it could be enhanced .
`` It really requires a single-minded emphasis in government and the health system on scaling up testing and putting in place the ability to track down cases . ''
Deaths in the UK hit 12,686 on Wednesday , with almost 100,000 confirmed cases .

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the reopening of the US economy will take place gradually, with states that saw little of the pandemic starting first.
"Our approach will outline three phases in restoring our economic life," Mr Trump told reporters at the daily White House briefing. "We are not opening all at once, but one careful step at a time, and some states, they will be able to open up sooner than others."
Mr Trump said state governors, not the White House, would be in charge of the process, climbing down from his comments a few days ago when he said the office of president has "total authority" to re-open states.
"If they need to remain closed, we will allow them to do that," he told reporters. "If they believe it is time to reopen, we will provide them the freedom and guidance to accomplish that task and very, very quickly, depending on what they want to do," he said.
Read more: Trump prepares to 'open up America again'


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--The best online grocery shopping sites and their available delivery slots

As coronavirus continues to spread across the world , supermarket shelves are becoming increasingly empty as shoppers bulk-buy tinned food and toilet rolls .
These shortages , combined with much of the population being in self-isolation , mean that online grocery shopping has never been more popular .
Indeed , when the Prime Minister announced the lockdown , he recommended we order food online .
Ocado , accordingly , has asked its customers to place orders further in advance because of the high demand .
If you 've decided to do your food shopping online , you must now consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt for a supermarket brand or an online-only retailer , there are some basic points to consider .
Same-day delivery is usually a major bonus to an online food shopping site , but in the current climate it is unlikely to be possible .
Note that all sites require someone over 18 to sign for the delivery and most companies have a minimum spend .
A varied offering of food , drink and toiletries is important to achieve the weekly shop in one fell swoop .
Here we have appraised some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the fastest delivery times with updates on what is being offered currently .
Why we like it : Speedy delivery of fresh food from impressive brands

More than 20 years after Ocado made its name as the first well-known UK supermarket delivery service, there are now dozens to choose from. Most supermarkets deliver and offer collection services for groceries now, including Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer (via Ocado), Asda, Iceland and Morrisons - though not yet Aldi or Lidl.
In fact, plenty of grocery delivery services, from Amazon Fresh to Abel & Cole, don’t even have a bricks-and-mortar storefront, so relaxed have we become about ordering our food online. Meanwhile, there are the growing ranks of “instant” delivery services like Getir and Gorillas, whose bikes and scooters are an increasingly familiar sight on city streets.
With so many options, it’s no wonder there are conflicting views about which supermarket delivery service is fastest, which is cheapest and which has the best range. Further down this feature we’ll explore the pros and cons of all the UK’s top delivery services in detail. But if you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick look at our top five:
Best UK supermarket delivery services, at a glance
Best overall supermarket delivery service - Tesco
- Tesco Best UK supermarket delivery service for choice - Waitrose
- Waitrose Best UK supermarket delivery service for dietary needs - Sainsbury’s
- Sainsbury’s Best UK supermarket delivery service for choice - Ocado
- Ocado Best UK supermarket delivery app - Gorillas
Which supermarket does free delivery?
Ocado and Iceland are the only two supermarket delivery sites to offer free delivery, but it’s not a blanket rule for every slot. Ocado only offers free delivery on some slots and costs go up to £6.99 for others. As for Iceland, you’ll have to spend a minimum of £40 if you want free next day delivery. Other orders between the minimum spend of £25 and £40 cost £3.
More supermarket delivery FAQs


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--How long does the coronavirus live on surfaces?

How long does coronavirus live on different types of surfaces ?
A study published in the New England Journal of @ @ @ @ @ surface the virus remains viable on for the longest - up to 72 hours .
@ @ @ @ @ was detected up to 48 hours after application .
For cardboard it was 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ hours .
But Dr Bharat Pankhania , clinical lecturer at the University of Exeter , @ @ @ @ @ to keep a running list of how the virus operates on various different surfaces and @ @ @ @ @ in your head , “ your mindset needs to be that everything , everyone , @ @ @ @ @ whatever you handle is a potential risk.
” But that doesn ’ t mean you @ @ @ @ @ everything you touch , it just means you need to keep up with washing your @ @ @ @ @ meticulously every two hours , mindfully , ” Dr Pankhania says , and that is @ @ @ @

How long does coronavirus live on different types of surfaces?
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed plastic is the surface the virus remains viable on for the longest - up to 72 hours. On stainless steel the virus was detected up to 48 hours after application. For cardboard it was 24 hours and for copper just four hours.
But Dr Bharat Pankhania, clinical lecturer at the University of Exeter, says that rather than try to keep a running list of how the virus operates on various different surfaces and when you last cleaned them in your head, “your mindset needs to be that everything, everyone, everywhere is contaminated. And whatever you handle is a potential risk.”
But that doesn’t mean you need to be afraid of everything you touch, it just means you need to keep up with washing your hands. “Do it meticulously every two hours, mindfully,” Dr Pankhania says, and that is the solution.”


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Coronavirus positive: good news round-up - a glimpse of normality returning

Bored with books ?
Missing non-online shopping ?
Keen to see the inside of a plane cabin again ?
We have some light at the end of this virus-enforced tunnel .
Over in world-beating corona-stomping Germany there are plans to reopen shops from next week , and while the news comes with a side-order of recommended mask-wearing there is pleasingly little talk of having to use tongs to pick up items .
Tongs are enough of a struggle for sausages , I don ’ t even want to consider the nightmare of using them to take a pack of six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is thinking about how to get its fleet up and running again , with a suggestion that it will leave its middle seats empty .
Great news for everyone who would prefer an aisle or window seat !
That is to say , everyone .
Great news too that a return to budget air travel is even being thought about .
A sign , perhaps , that we ’ re edging closer towards the resumption of our previous lives .
Here ’ s Harriet with the rest of today ’ s good news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 99-year-old army veteren who set out to raise £1,000 for the NHS Charities Together , raised over £12.4 million by Thursday morning .
He walked 100 laps of his garden and was given a guard of honour on the last lap .
• A new ventilator has been approved in Britain , developed by medical company Penlon .
It comes as countries around the world frantically attempt to source the machines to help patients breathe in intensive care .
• Weddings have resumed in Wuhan , China , with couples rushing to register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken .
• Pret a Manger stores have partially reopened near London hospitals .
The company is offering NHS workers a 50 per cent discount and pledged to donate 7,000 meals a week to homeless charities .
By Harriet Barber Three pleasant things to put into your head This is a very pleasant four minutes :

Bored with books? Missing non-online shopping? Keen to see the inside of a plane cabin again? We have some light at the end of this virus-enforced tunnel.
Over in world-beating corona-stomping Germany there are plans to reopen shops from next week, and while the news comes with a side-order of recommended mask-wearing there is pleasingly little talk of having to use tongs to pick up items.
Tongs are enough of a struggle for sausages, I don’t even want to consider the nightmare of using them to take a pack of six eggs off the shelf.
Meanwhile Easyjet is thinking about how to get its fleet up and running again, with a suggestion that it will leave its middle seats empty. Great news for everyone who would prefer an aisle or window seat! That is to say, everyone.
Great news too that a return to budget air travel is even being thought about. A sign, perhaps, that we’re edging closer towards the resumption of our previous lives.
Here’s Harriet with the rest of today’s good news:
Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old army veteren who set out to raise £1,000 for the NHS Charities Together, raised over £12.4 million by Thursday morning. He walked 100 laps of his garden and was given a guard of honour on the last lap.
A 102-year-old Italian woman called Pierina Quagliati is celebrating her recovery from coronavirus – on the same day that her two-year old grandson was also given the all-clear. “Finally we can now go back to eating together at the same table, thank goodness,” she said.
Data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that more than half of UK adults feel an increased sense of belonging with their neighbours. Ninety seven per cent said they had avoided physical contact following social-distancing guidelines.
Hospital staff at University Hospital Southampton are delivering patients laminated messages emailed in from their family and friends. It allows the messages to be delivered without risk of contamination.
Weddings have resumed in Wuhan, China, with couples rushing to register their marriages and have their wedding photos taken.
Divers in the North Sea who work on the rigs have been photographed 110 metres under with a poster reading “thank you to the NHS”.
China has sent 24 more medical experts to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia to share their anti-epidemic experience, and provide guidance and technical advice.
A Dutch company that normally supplies portable cabins to festivals is sending them to nursing homes instead. The cabins are separated into two rooms by plexiglass windows, meaning residents can safely speak to their loved ones on the other side.
A new ventilator has been approved in Britain, developed by medical company Penlon. It comes as countries around the world frantically attempt to source the machines to help patients breathe in intensive care.
Weddings have resumed in Wuhan, China, with couples rushing to register their marriages and have their wedding photos taken.
Pret a Manger stores have partially reopened near London hospitals. The company is offering NHS workers a 50 per cent discount and pledged to donate 7,000 meals a week to homeless charities.
By Harriet Barber
TODAY’S MOODBOARD
Three pleasant things to put into your head
1.
This is a very pleasant four minutes:


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--The album cover that ‘stank of urine’ – and helped The Who to ignite 1970s hard rock

The story behind the cover Ethan Russell was an American photographer who had worked with The Beatles on Let It Be ( 1970 ) and on The Rolling Stones ’ live album Get Yer Ya-Ya ’ s Out !
( 1970 ) .
He was collaborating with Townshend on a book to accompany the next Who project , a philosophically and technologically ambitious sci-fi concept album , Lifehouse , which almost drove the songwriter to a nervous breakdown .
Abandoning their leader ’ s theme , in April 1971 The Who started to record the best of his new songs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live shows to road-test material .
Several potential covers were rejected , including drummer Keith Moon in lingerie and a montage of overweight naked women with strategically-placed band portraits .
It would appear that a mood of earthy irreverence had descended .
On May 23 , The Who played a small show at the 2,000-seat Caird Hall in Dundee , the scene of the album ’ s back-sleeve photograph depicting the band in a state of rambunctious inebriation .
After spending a night near the venue , they headed back towards London on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leading a four-car caravan , Townshend was driving well in excess of speed limits , with 26-year-old photographer Russell accompanying to brainstorm some cover ideas .
“ Pete ’ s driving scared me so much , I lay down in the back seat , ” Russell said .
“ I was freaked out.
” From this vantage point , he spotted pillars in the distant landscape .
“ I said they might make an interesting backdrop for a photo shoot .
That was it .
Before I knew what had happened , Pete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roundabout and was heading to the spot , followed by three other vehicles.
” The location was Easington Colliery , in the coal-mining district of Co Durham .
Four concrete pillars stood half-buried in huge slag heaps .
“ We stepped out into this moonscape , ” Russell recalled , noting the resemblance to Kubrick ’ s mystic monoliths .
“ We did a lot of different poses , including some based on the Space Odyssey idea of apes gathering around the black obelisk .
Then Pete started to p -- - on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flow , as it were .
The others tried to take Pete ’ s lead but couldn ’ t actually do it.
” Russell poured rainwater on the pillar to achieve a similar effect .
“ It was all a spur-of-the-moment thing.
” Replacing the dull sky with a dramatic one from an earlier session , the image was complete .
“ You can ’ t brainstorm that kind of thing , ” says Russell .

The story behind the cover
Ethan Russell was an American photographer who had worked with The Beatles on Let It Be (1970) and on The Rolling Stones’ live album Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! (1970). He was collaborating with Townshend on a book to accompany the next Who project, a philosophically and technologically ambitious sci-fi concept album, Lifehouse, which almost drove the songwriter to a nervous breakdown.
Abandoning their leader’s theme, in April 1971 The Who started to record the best of his new songs as a stand-alone album, playing sporadic live shows to road-test material. Several potential covers were rejected, including drummer Keith Moon in lingerie and a montage of overweight naked women with strategically-placed band portraits. It would appear that a mood of earthy irreverence had descended.
On May 23, The Who played a small show at the 2,000-seat Caird Hall in Dundee, the scene of the album’s back-sleeve photograph depicting the band in a state of rambunctious inebriation. After spending a night near the venue, they headed back towards London on a drizzly, grey Monday morning. Leading a four-car caravan, Townshend was driving well in excess of speed limits, with 26-year-old photographer Russell accompanying to brainstorm some cover ideas.
“Pete’s driving scared me so much, I lay down in the back seat,” Russell said. “I was freaked out.” From this vantage point, he spotted pillars in the distant landscape. “I said they might make an interesting backdrop for a photo shoot. That was it. Before I knew what had happened, Pete had swung the car back around a roundabout and was heading to the spot, followed by three other vehicles.”
The location was Easington Colliery, in the coal-mining district of Co Durham. Four concrete pillars stood half-buried in huge slag heaps. “We stepped out into this moonscape,” Russell recalled, noting the resemblance to Kubrick’s mystic monoliths. “We did a lot of different poses, including some based on the Space Odyssey idea of apes gathering around the black obelisk. Then Pete started to p--- on it, and I went with the flow, as it were. The others tried to take Pete’s lead but couldn’t actually do it.”
Russell poured rainwater on the pillar to achieve a similar effect. “It was all a spur-of-the-moment thing.” Replacing the dull sky with a dramatic one from an earlier session, the image was complete. “You can’t brainstorm that kind of thing,” says Russell.


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Without football, Fifa video games are the best we've got - and clubs are taking it seriously

As someone who grew up playing football games and often felt guilty for spending too much time on them , @ @ @ @ @ everyone is being asked to stay home and stay safe is a perfect excuse to @ @ @ @ @ entertainment .
I ’ ve always said football video games are an extension of the @ @ @ @ @ I know the older guard might be a bit scared of it because they don @ @ @ @ @ but games like Fifa 20 are not trying to replace the real thing , and @ @ @ @ @ to be part of the Fifa 'Stay and Play ' Cup .
It 's a @ @ @ @ @ tough situation in the world .
Naturally I think Fifa tournaments are often seen by @ @ @ @ @ world as second tier , certainly not as an equal to real football .
But @ @ @ @ @ football !
This is the best we ’ ve got .
Unless you ’ re @ @ @ @ @ virtual football is football for the next few weeks or months .

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thetelegraph--2020-04-16--The British victims of coronavirus and their personal stories

Bryn and Pat Howells had recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary when they died within hours of each other on Easter Monday at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant , South Wales .
Mr Howells , 86 , and his 80-year-old wife , who lived in Gelli in the Rhondda Valley , had a long association with the Treorchy Male Choir .
Choir chairman Gareth Evans said : `` Today is a very sad day as the Treorchy Male Choir mourn the passing of Bryn and Pat , who have been a big part of our family for a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely couple who will be sadly missed .
`` To the family , we offer our deepest sympathy and would like to thank Bryn and Pat for being part of our lives . ''
Mr Howells , a life member of the choir , had travelled the world performing .
Mr and Mrs Howells ' grandson , Elliot Howells , said his grandmother died at 2am on April 13 and his grandfather later that day , at 7pm .
He told WalesOnline : `` We are trying to take some comfort in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years of joyous marriage .
`` They took such pride in their family and we loved celebrating their diamond anniversary just a few months ago .
Nanny was elated to receive a card from the Queen .
`` It was heartbreaking that we could n't see them in hospital , but the healthcare staff and everyone at the hospital were brilliant .
We were never kept in the dark and knew they were getting the best care . ''
A grandmother from Sunderland who beat the coronavirus has spoken of her heartache at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marion Jolliff , 62 , from the Pennywell area of Sunderland , said the staff at South Tyneside District Hospital were `` dedicated '' to caring for her as she fought for her life .
The grandmother-of-four became the first person in the city to be diagnosed with the virus after initially showing signs of a cold , but after her condition deteriorated she was put in an induced coma in hospital .
Marion , who ca n't remember anything about falling ill , today thanked the dedicated staff who saved her life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' she said .
`` The staff were going backwards and forwards checking in on me .
I have never known staff to be so dedicated .
Their dedication is beyond belief .
`` I ca n't praise them enough .
I would n't be here without them .
They are wonderful people . ''
She remained in hospital for 41 days until she was allowed home last week where she learnt the tragic news that her brother Joe Jenkins , 65 , had sadly died after his own battle with the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
It 's heartbreaking .
We were always together , there were only two years between us .
We were close .
It was just awful , we all miss him so much .
The family hope to be able to scatter his ashes at a special gathering when restrictions are lifted .
The family of a 21-year-old nursery worker who died with coronavirus say they have been left “ completely devastated ” by her death .
Katie Horne , from Burgess Hill , in Sussex , was admitted to hospital about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition , and then contracted the deadly disease .
“ People need to understand how serious this is , ” her sister Emma told the BBC .
Katie ’ s struggle with the liver condition and coronavirus lasted for about 12 days , during which time she was not on a ventilator .
“ We just can ’ t believe it .
We are absolutely devastated , '' Emma told the BBC .
The family are now trying to arrange a funeral during the lockdown .
`` We can have about 10 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they would eventually hold a celebration of her sister 's life so more people could attend .

Hundreds of people are losing their lives to coronavirus each and every day.
Aged five to 108, from a retired policeman to a shoe designer, an eccentric aristocrat to a vicar, their names are released, their stories all-too-briefly told, by the heartbroken relatives left behind.
As Covid-19 continues its grim march, the Telegraph seeks here to pay tribute to as many victims as possible. Click here to read about the brave NHS workers who have died treating the sick.
Would you like to share a story about a friend or relative you have lost? Whether it's to pay tribute or share a funny story about their lives, the Telegraph wants to hear from you. We will be featuring stories of lost loved ones sent to us by readers to remember the many people who have sadly lost their lives to the virus.
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Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13
The schoolboy from Brixton was treated at King’s College Hospital where he died on 30 March.
His family said that he started showing symptoms and had trouble breathing but to their knowledge he had no underlying health conditions.
After being tested positive for the disease he was put on a ventilator and into an induced coma before passing away.
Mark Barnett
Mark Barnett, of York, who was described as a "legend in the community", died of covid-19 on 1 April.
He had been headteacher of Westfield primary school for seventeen years when he stepped down in 2008 to work for the City of York council as a consultant head teacher.
Mr Barnett, believed to be in his late 60s, then became acting head at Danesgate, the pupils support centre, where he was in charge of behaviour strategies for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
Outside of the classroom, he enjoyed spending time in Ghana and helped set up a school there.
Cllr Andrew Waller, a school governor at Westfield, said of his former colleague: "He was an inspirational head teacher and legend in the community. Everyone knew Mark and he had a huge amount of respect."
Patrick Beckford
Patrick Beckford, a support staff member at Pentonville Prison, north London, died after showing symptoms of coronavirus.
Mr Beckford, who had no confirmed underlying health conditions, was thought to be in his 60s.
Staff at the prison are believed to have held a minute's silence after hearing of the death.
Darrell Blakeley, 88


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--These are the NHS workers who have died from coronavirus

The risks taken daily by the armies of British doctors , nurses and healthcare workers treating coronavirus patients have been starkly illustrated by a growing number of deaths .
Several NHS workers have already lost their lives after contracting the disease from patients and that number is likely to soar .
The rising tally comes amid mounting concerns over the testing crisis , with ministers under increasing pressure to explain when NHS workers are to be tested and why Britain lags behind other nations in testing .
The Government is also under pressure to accelerate the supply of protective equipment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk both catching and spreading coronavirus .
The devastated daughter of one medic who has already died , likely spoke for all grieving relatives when she said her father had made the ultimate sacrifice for his patients .
The NHS workers ’ deaths have been described as a “ a stark reminder to the whole country that we all must take this crisis seriously ” .
Here , the Telegraph pays tribute to medics who have died and tells their stories .
Would you like to share a story about a friend or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's to pay tribute or share a funny story about their lives , the Telegraph wants to hear from you .
We will be featuring stories of lost loved ones sent to us by readers to remember the many people who have sadly lost their lives to the virus .
Send an email with any pictures you would like to include to yourstory @ telegraph.co.uk .

A mental health worker who died aged 39 after contracting coronavirus was "the best dad ever", his grieving partner has said.
Charles Kwame Tanor died on March 11, leaving behind his partner, Prudence King, as well as his four-year-old son, Charles, and 12-year-old stepson.
Originally from Ghana, Mr Tanor joined a film company and produced short series programmes before moving to the UK around two decades ago.
He had also successfully completed a Level 1 introductory course in digital photography at Coventry College, while working night shifts at Eden Place Mental Health Nursing Home in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Miss King said the family have been "devastated" by his death, after last seeing him being taken to hospital in an ambulance.
"My youngest son used to wait by the window for his daddy to come home from his night shifts, and he still does that," she said.
"He keeps saying to me 'When is Daddy coming home from hospital?' It's something I have to go through every single morning.
"I'm trying to make him understand, I say to him ' Look outside at the sky; if you see the stars, that's where Daddy is.'
"My eldest is 12 and he understands, and he's devastated. He just keeps crying and I don't know how to console him."
She added: "Charles loved his boys more than anything, he was the best dad ever.
"He would do homework with them, teach them how to cook, teach them manners.
"Everybody loved him at work, they loved him so much. He was so close with his colleagues, to the point that he would cook meals and take them to work.
"He loved cooking. That was one of his passions, along with film and photography.
"He used to come home and tell us about his residents that he looked after; it was more or less like he lived there as well because he would come home and tell us all these funny stories.
"And in the summer he would go round and ask the neighbours if they needed any gardening to be done, because we've got quite a lot of elderly people around us.
"Everybody around knew him, and that's how he was. I had the best partner ever, really."


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Brown-sugar-baked bananas with rum and lime recipe

Here ’ s a solution to the problem of what to serve after a tropical main course .
• Zest @ @ @ @ @ of 3 • Peel the bananas and halve lengthways .
Sprinkle the lime zest , @ @ @ @ @ the sugar into a shallow baking-dish .
Lay the bananas on top in a single @ @ @ @ @ rest of the lime juice and all of the rum , and add the remaining @ @ @ @ @ oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the bananas are soft .
@ @ @ @ @ .
Once soft , stick the dish under a hot grill until bubbling – about @ @ @ @ @ more lime juice and rum and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream .

Here’s a solution to the problem of what to serve after a tropical main course.
Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes
SERVES
Six
INGREDIENTS
9 firm bananas
Zest of 1½ limes and juice of 3
4 tbsp soft dark-brown muscovado sugar
75ml rum
To serve
Juice of ½ lime
2 tbsp rum
Ice cream or whipped cream
METHOD


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Primary school league table: Search and compare the best primary schools in your area

Today , parents across the country will be finding out which primary school their child has been allocated .
Thousands @ @ @ @ @ figures published by the Department for Education on an annual basis .
This year 's @ @ @ @ @ 's academic year , which ended in the summer of 2019 .
Each school has @ @ @ @ @ league table according to the percentage of students achieving the expected standard .
• Search @ @ @ @ @ you for GCSE results • Search for the best schools near you for A-level results @ @ @ @ @ to search school results in your area and compare schools of your choice against one @ @ @ @ @ individual school 's name brings up more detailed information , including the percentage of pupils @ @ @ @ @ the school 's progress scores for reading , writing and maths .
Individual school sections @ @ @ @ @ location and the total number of pupils .

Today, parents across the country will be finding out which primary school their child has been allocated.
Thousands of schools have their results figures published by the Department for Education on an annual basis.
This year's results are for last year's academic year, which ended in the summer of 2019. Each school has been ranked in our searchable league table according to the percentage of students achieving the expected standard.
Find your school
Our interactive tool allows you to search school results in your area and compare schools of your choice against one another.
Clicking on an individual school's name brings up more detailed information, including the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard and the school's progress scores for reading, writing and maths.
Individual school sections also display the school's location and the total number of pupils.


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--Coronavirus travel advice: our consumer champion explains your rights

As coronavirus continues to spread around the world , it is a worrying and confusing time for everyone .
Thousands of flights have already been cancelled and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has announced that Britons will now be advised against any foreign travel until April 16 .
Those with holidays booked are likely to be seeking a refund yet many feel they are being treated unfairly by companies , which is concerning to hear .
But fear not , I 'm here to help .
To give you an overview of your rights , I 've put together this guide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a trip coming up .
The Money team and I are here to answer your questions and tackle any injustices you come up against .
Please email money @ telegraph.co.uk or kminvestigates @ telegraph.co.uk with specific questions or to have your case solved .
*Please note all information is correct at the time of writing , but information relating to the spread of coronavirus will change , so please check the Foreign Office 's specific page , which is regularly updated , and speak to your insurer and travel providers .
* @ @ @ @ @ @ @

People with holidays booked will have their travel plans disrupted, as the Government has banned non-essential travel from November 5.
Both domestic and international stays will no longer be permitted except for work purposes.
Although Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light for holidays to go ahead this summer, this decision was dependent on the coronavirus infection rate remaining low.
The Foreign Office (FCO) is now advising against all non-essential travel and airlines are cancelling flights. Many people have already had holidays cancelled and are struggling to get a refund. But fear not, I'm here to help. To give you an overview of your rights, I've put together this guide on what to do if you've got a trip coming up or are thinking of booking one.
The Money team and I are here to answer your questions and tackle any injustices you come up against. Please email money@telegraph.co.uk or kminvestigates@telegraph.co.uk with specific questions or to have your case solved.
*Please note all information is correct at the time of writing, but information relating to the spread of coronavirus will change, so please check the Foreign Office's specific page, which is regularly updated, and speak to your insurer and travel providers.*


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--I've lost my job, how do I apply for Universal Credit?

The effects of coronavirus are taking their toll as millions of Britons could be out of a job if companies continue to be forced to drastically cut down costs .
The Treasury is setting up a Job Retention Scheme to incentivise employers to keep as many employees on the payroll as possible but that ’ s not going to be an option for the hardest-hit businesses .
It is also not available to any of Britain 's five million self-employed workers if they lose their livelihood due to the pandemic .
The Government has said it will instead support them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 80pc of profits lost .
Unfortunately , not all freelancers and contractors will be eligible and even those that are will have to wait until at least June to receive the money .
However , if you have lost your job or your income you are still entitled to some support .
If you ’ ve found yourself out of work , or if you 're self-employed and your business has been badly affected , you can apply for Universal Credit .
This is a payment made by the Government to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standard payments are up to £251.77 a month if you 're single and under 25 or up to £317.82 if you are over this age .
Those in a couple both under 25 would usually get £395.20 while those over 25 will receive £398.89 for both individuals .
You may be eligible for more if you have children , have a health condition or disability and/or need help paying your rent .
These payments have been temporarily increased for the next 12 months to match the rate of statutory sick pay .
Claimants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a week .
The first step towards receiving universal credit is to check if you are eligible .
You may be excluded if you have personal savings of £16,000 or more , although if you have money invested in your own business this will not count .
The full criteria can be found at gov.uk/universal-credit .

Jobs are under threat as the furlough scheme is tapered away and firms look to drastically cut down costs.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the employment rate is now 4.7pc, meaning millions of people are out of work.
Those who have lost their job have been forced to turn to Universal Credit, many of them for the first time. This includes freelancers and self-employed people who have seen their income shrink as a result of the pandemic, but have been blocked from the Government's Covid support schemes.
Telegraph Money outlines how, if you have lost your job or your income, you are entitled to state support.
Universal Credit
If you have found yourself out of work, or you are self-employed and your business has been badly affected, you can apply for Universal Credit. This is a payment made by the Government to help with your living costs.
The standard payments are up to £344 a month if you're single and under 25 or up to £411.51 if you are over this age. Those in a couple both under 25 would usually get £490.60 while those over 25 will receive £596.58 for both individuals.
You may be eligible for more if you have children, have a health condition or disability and/or need help paying your rent.
The first step towards receiving Universal Credit is to check if you are eligible. You may be excluded if you have personal savings of £16,000 or more, although if you have money invested in your own business this will not count. The full criteria can be found at gov.uk/universal-credit.


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--I'm self-employed – can I get sick pay for coronavirus?

Britain ’ s five million self-employed workers will be justifiably concerned about what would happen to their income be affected by coronavirus .
Freelancers and contractors do not have the safety net of an employer to guarantee them sick pay .
The Government has brought in special measures to provide financial support for members of this group who lose their income , however not everyone will be eligible and critics have said the rescue package may come too late for many .
So when is it available and do you qualify ?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that freelancers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 80pc of their earnings from the state if they can prove they have been adversely affected by coronavirus .
This is the same level of support as PAYE employees who lose work during the pandemic .
It will be paid as a taxable grant and calculated based on their profits over the past three years .
The maximum payment will be £2,500 a month .
Not all freelancers and contractors will be eligible .
To qualify you must derive most of your income from your self-employed work , have filed a self-assessment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making profits in excess of £50,000 a year .
The support will also not be available until June .
To stop the gap until that time the Government has said self-employed people can apply for help via the benefits system .
Should their income dry up , they will be able to claim employment and support allowance ( ESA ) and/or Universal Credit .
The weekly payment for ESA is typically £73.10 or £57.90 for people under the age of 25 .
The payments for Universal Credit have been temporarily raised so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone on statutory sick pay ( £94.25 a week ) .
The Government has also said it will make it quicker and easier for people to access these benefits .

Britain’s five million self-employed workers will be justifiably concerned about what would happen to their income if they contract coronavirus.
Boris Johnson has announced a multi-billion pound boost to help the the self-employed survive the second lockdown, but faced calls to plug gaps that have left millions without access to additional support.
The Government has said that the three-month cash grants for the self-employed would be increased from 55pc to 80pc of average monthly trading profits, capped at £7,500. The grant is intended to cover them for income lost from the start of November to the end of January.
However, freelancers and contractors do not have the safety net of an employer to guarantee them sick pay. The Government has brought in special measures to provide financial support for members of this group who lose their income, however not everyone is eligible. So what is available and do you qualify?
Income support
In March Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that freelancers and contractors would be able to claim a grant that would cover a percentage of lost earnings if they can prove they have been adversely affected by coronavirus.
There has been two rounds of grants so far and a third and fourth round will cover the self-employed from November until February and then from February to the end of April. These are paid in three month installments and calculated based on the person's profits over the past three years.
The third round, which opens to applicants at the end of November, will pay 55pc of typical earnings up to a maximum of £5,160.
The Government has not yet said how generous the fourth and final grant will be.
Not all freelancers and contractors are eligible. To qualify you must derive most of your income from your self-employed work, have filed a self-assessment tax return for 2019 and not be making profits in excess of £50,000 a year.
Those that do not qualify have been told they should apply for help via the benefits system.
They may be able to claim employment and support allowance (ESA) and/or Universal Credit. The weekly payment for ESA is typically £73.10 or £57.90 for people under the age of 25.
The payments for Universal Credit have been temporarily raised so that the self-employed receive the same amount as someone on statutory sick pay (£94.25 a week).
The Government has also said it will make it quicker and easier for people to access these benefits.


thetelegraph--2020-04-16--I'm classified as a vulnerable person – how do I get priority home delivery?

Supermarkets are on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and have been forced to find new ways to reach the millions of vulnerable people who can no longer visit the shops .
The Government has advised more than 1.5 million clinically vulnerable people to stay at home for 12 weeks to shield themselves .
Of those , there are thought to be around 400,000 people who don ’ t have a support network of family and friends to help them get shopping .
Online shopping sites have been flooded with shoppers all vying to win the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ largest supermarkets have been given access to the Government ’ s list of 1.5 million vulnerable people who don ’ t have any help to get their shopping , in a bid to prioritise their online delivery slots .
The list of those who have been told to self-isolate for at least 12 weeks was drawn up by the Department for the Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra ) in order to allow supermarkets to target the most needy with online deliveries .
If you class as a vulnerable person and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can sign up on the government website here .
But what are all the supermarkets doing to prioritise the elderly and vulnerable ?
Tesco will prioritise orders for those who are on the Government ’ s list of vulnerable people and has said it will be in touch with them by email once it received the full list .
In the meantime , Britain 's biggest supermarket has increased its capacity for home deliveries and `` click and collect '' to 780,000 slots this week , up from 660,000 two weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced plans to increase this by another 100,000 over the coming weeks .
It has already recruited 35,000 new employees over the past ten days , including 2,500 drivers and more than 5,000 pickers .
To give more time to pick online orders , stores that do online grocery delivery will open their doors a little later than usual , from 8am .
Dave Lewis , chief executive at Tesco , said : “ We ’ re doing everything we can to increase the number of slots available and to support vulnerable people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more drivers , pickers and vans , we ’ ll expand the number of slots available each week ; but this still isn ’ t enough to meet the demand .
For this reason it is vital that customers who can come into stores and shop for themselves do so – so we can free up as many slots as possible for vulnerable people .
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Online shopping sites have been flooded with shoppers vying for the delivery slots on offer as the number of coronavirus cases spirals and more people are forced to quarantine.
Supermarkets have been on the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic and have been forced to find new ways to reach the millions of people who can no longer visit the shops.
During lockdown, the Government advised more than 1.5 million clinically vulnerable people to stay at home for 12 weeks to shield themselves. Of those, there were thought to be around 400,000 people who don’t have a support network of family and friends to help them get shopping.
The official shielding period may be over but many of the most vulnerable continue rely on online deliveries to avoid crowded places, including supermarkets.
So what are all the largest supermarkets doing to increase the number of delivery slots? Here's how many home delivery slots are on offer at each retailer.
Tesco
Tesco has more than doubled its capacity for home deliveries from around 600,000 slots a week at the beginning of the pandemic, to 1.5 million a week now.
Britain's biggest supermarket said it prioritises orders for those who are on its list of 600,000 vulnerable customers.
However, demand for delivery slots continues to be high and availability will vary between areas, a spokesperson warned. Those hoping to secure a slot should expect to book it a few days in advance, particularly in cities.
In April, the supermarket recruited 35,000 new employees, including 2,500 drivers and more than 5,000 pickers.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is also ramping up its online service, with plans to increase the number of weekly orders for home delivery and "click and collect" to 700,000 by the end of October. This is up from 370,000 at the start of April.
In a bid to reach more shoppers, the supermarket said it is extending delivery times by half an hour in the morning and evening so they run from 6:30am to 11:30pm. These new slots should be available from most stores and will be added over the next month.
Nigel Blunt, of Sainsbury's, said customers have adapted to shopping online over the past six months. The store has also added almost 200 new "click and collect" locations and bought more than a 1,000 new vans to deliver food over the colder months.
It has also been working to prioritise the elderly and vulnerable. If you need help you can contact Sainsbury's care line on 0800 636 262 or 0800 917 8557.