inews--2020-05-28--National Theatre Live streaming: when to watch This House on YouTube tonight, and full schedule of f

National Theatre Live streaming: when to watch This House on YouTube tonight, and full schedule of free NT plays

National Theatre Live streaming : when to watch This House on YouTube tonight , and full schedule of free NT plays A range of plays will be made available to stream via YouTube in April and May , continuing with Antony and Cleopatra Just like all entertainment outlets , theatres have had to close their doors per the Government 's guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic .
However , the National Theatre is bringing the stage to the screen by streaming several iconic plays on YouTube every Thursday .
Explaining the reason for making the plays accessible to thousands free of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres , cinemas and schools , the National Theatre announces a new initiative National Theatre at Home providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes .
Here 's all you need to know about the National Theatre shows that are streaming .
Theatres in London have been forced to close amid the Coronavirus pandemic ( Photo : Leon Neal/Getty Images ) How can I watch the National Theatre shows from home ?
During the lockdown , the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage .
The best part of it all is that it 's free to watch .
Every Thursday at 7pm BST on the theatre 's official YouTube channel , fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week .
Phil Daniels as Bob Mellish in This House ( Photo : National Theatre ) The National Theatre at Home initiative has won praise from fans for being given the chance to watch the plays for free .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ various cast and crews of the plays who have waived their rights .
The executive director and joint chief executive of the National Theatre told the Guardian : `` Everyone has said yes .
Please .
Let ’ s get it out to people .
`` It has taken a bit of negotiation and management but the outpouring from the industry has been fantastic . ''
However , that 's not all the National Theatre has to offer as there will also be a selection of Q & As with the cast and @ @ @ @ @ @

Just like all entertainment outlets, theatres have had to close their doors per the Government’s guidelines amid the coronavirus pandemic.
However, the National Theatre is bringing the stage to the screen by streaming several iconic plays on YouTube every Thursday.
Explaining the reason for making the plays accessible to thousands free of charge, a National Theatre spokesperson said: “During this unprecedented time which has seen the closure of theatres, cinemas and schools, the National Theatre announces a new initiative National Theatre at Home providing access to content online to serve audiences in their homes.
“Audiences around the world can stream NT Live productions for free via YouTube, and students and teachers have access to the National Theatre Collection at home.”
Here’s all you need to know about the National Theatre shows that are streaming.
How can I watch the National Theatre shows from home?
During the lockdown, the National Theatre has come up with a novel way for the public to still enjoy the best from the stage. The best part of it all is that it’s free to watch.
Every Thursday at 7pm BST on the theatre’s official YouTube channel, fans will be able to stream a selection of performances for a week.
The first show, which kicked things off on Thursday 2 April, was One Man, Two Guvnors featuring James Corden.
From Thursday 9 April until 16 April theatre lovers could stream Sally Cookson’s bold reimagining of Charlotte Bronte’s classic Jane Eyre.
The stage version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic adventure novel Treasure Island, adapted by Bryony Lavery, showed from 16 April.
After that it was time for some Shakespeare with a staging of Twelfth Night starring Tamsin Grieg.
This was followed by Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein – starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller – which streamed until 8 May.
Next came Antony and Cleopatra, starring Ralph Fiennes as Antony and Sophie Okonedo as Cleopatra.
From Thursday 14 May – Thursday 21 May Inua Ellams’ Barber Shop Chronicles was available to stream.
Next came A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Gillian Anderson, and This House, from Quiz writer James Graham.
Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, starring Tom Hiddleston, The Madness of King George III and Small Island, an adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream followed.
Les Blancs, starring Black Panther‘s Daniel Sapiani, came next and now The Deep Blue Sea, starring Helen McCrory, is streaming.
The National Theatre at Home initiative has won praise from fans for being given the chance to watch the plays for free. But it’s all been made possible by the various cast and crews of the plays who have waived their rights.
The executive director and joint chief executive of the National Theatre told the Guardian: “Everyone has said yes. Please. Let’s get it out to people.
“It has taken a bit of negotiation and management but the outpouring from the industry has been fantastic.”
National Theatre at Home schedule
Thursday 2 April: One Man Two Guvnors by Richard Bean
Thursday 9 April: Jane Eyre by Sally Cookson
Thursday 16 April: Treasure Island by Bryony Lavery
Thursday 23 April: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
Thursday 30 April: Frankenstein by Nick Dear
Thursday 7 May: Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
Thursday 14 May: Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams
Thursday 21 May: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
Thursday 28 May: This House by James Graham
Thursday 4 June: Coriolanus by William Shakespeare
Thursday 11 June: The Madness of George III by Alan Bennett
Thursday 18 June: Small Island by Helen Edmundson
Thursday 25 June: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
Thursday 2 July: Les Blancs by Lorraine Hansberry
Thursday 9 July: The Deep Blue Sea by Terence Rattigan
However, that’s not all the National Theatre has to offer as there will also be a selection of Q&As with the cast and creative teams of the plays.
What else?
In a bid to help schools, colleges and universities, the National Theatre has also released a new National Theatre Collection which “makes the best of British Theatre available worldwide to libraries, schools, universities and the wider education sector.”
The collection features productions from a range of theatres including the National Theatre, the Young Vic, Donmar Warehouse and Bridge Theatre.


inews--2020-05-28--When will hairdressers open? Date salons could reopen under plans to end UK lockdown

When will hairdressers open ?
Date salons could reopen under plans to end UK lockdown Latest on lockdown closures in the UK and if hairdressers could be among last businesses to reopen .
Hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with some very interesting results .
How long could salons be shut for ?
Johnson said that his blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England could see primary schools , nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be among the first businesses to reopen , Dominic Raab has revealed that they will not open until July at the earliest .
Foreign secretary , Mr Raab , confirmed hairdressers , pubs and restaurants would have to wait until phase three , which would be from 4 July at the `` very earliest '' , to be reconsidered for reopening .
Mr Raab told Sky News ' Kay Burley @ Breakfast show : `` From 4 July , at the earliest , we 'll look at other sectors and that will include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal care and people like hairdressers.
” The First Minister has unveiled plans to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions .
She said that several strict measures will be relaxed from 28 May in a four-phase `` route map '' .
However , retail services including hairdressers are not expected to be allowed to open for bookings again until phase three of the plan .
The First Minister of Wales , Mark Drakeford , said that Wales would allow more frequent exercise and the opening of garden centres , but that said schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Further plans to ease lockdown restrictions in Northern Ireland have been unveiled , as part of the first steps towards recovery following the coronavirus outbreak .
The NI Executive has said that groups of up to six people who do not share a household will be allowed to meet outdoors , so long as social distancing procedure is followed .
They can , however , draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed .
Self-employed workers do n't need to apply to it , as HMRC will contact those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mid-May .
Citizens Advice explains that “ if your income has dropped because of coronavirus , you might be able to get money from the government .
“ You could get 80 per cent of your average profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month .
This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme . ''
How can I support my local hairdresser ?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen .
Hairdressers will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so if your salon does have a waiting list , then it ’ s worth putting your name down now .

Hairdressers and barber shops across the UK are reopening from July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
Since March, hairdressers have remained temporarily closed, with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home – with some very interesting results.
Now they are set to reopen, but with extra security measures in place. Here’s what you need to know.
When do hairdressers reopen?
Hairdressers had been named among the businesses able to reopen from July 4, to the relief of families who have been managing with DIY haircuts and shaggier locks.
This is in line with the government’s “phase three” of lockdown, in which hospitality businesses, some entertainment venues and hairdressers might be able to reopen.
The decision to reopen salons comes as part of Boris Johnsons blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, which saw primary schools, nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June.
Although it was originally thought that hairdressers could be among the first businesses to reopen, Dominic Raab revealed that they will not open until July at the earliest.
This is in line with the plans for some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space, and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas.
When Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a four-phase route map to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions, she said retail services including hairdressers are not expected to be allowed to open for bookings again until phase three of the plan.
What safety measures will be in place?
Hairdressers and barbers have been advised to wear protective visors when they reopen after July 4.
Other precautions are expected, such as discussing the appointment in the mirror and avoiding smalltalk during the haircut to reduce the amount of face-to-face time.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation has advised salons to be clear in their messaging to customers about the health and safety measures in place.
What about wages?
It is estimated that 60 per cent of hairdressers are freelance, making them ineligible for the government’s furlough scheme.
They can, however, draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed. Self-employed workers don’t need to apply to it, as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May.
Citizens Advice explains that “if your income has dropped because of coronavirus, you might be able to get money from the government.
“You could get 80 per cent of your average profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.”
How can I support my local hairdresser?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen.
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen, so if your salon does have a waiting list, then it’s worth putting your name down now.
L’Oréal Professionnel, the British Beauty Council patron, has released a COVID-19 support guide to help salon owners, employees, and self-employed hair stylists who are currently out of work.
The guide includes details on the current government measures, alongside information on how to claim benefits, HR and legal advice.


inews--2020-05-28--When will Greggs open near me? 800 UK stores reopening with limited menu - here's all you need to kn

When will Greggs open near me? 800 UK stores reopening with limited menu - here's all you need to know

When will Greggs open near me ?
800 UK stores reopening with limited menu - here 's all you need to know On 24 March , Greggs closed its doors to the public in line with the UK lockdown rules - but now the chain is looking to come back The successful reopening of some of Greggs stores has allowed the chain to announce that 800 more branches will be opening from June .
Greggs CEO , Roger Whiteside announced that a selection of Greggs branches in the North East had reopened on a trial basis , testing how delivery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work using new safety measures .
It was revealed that the trials have been “ performing well ” and that more branches will be opening .
“ We plan to start preparing and opening more shops nationwide from around the 18th of June and we ’ re currently in the process of selecting around 800 shops to reopen , this will initially include approximately 150 franchise shops , ” Whiteside said .
Will there be social distancing measures in place ?
All new stores that reopen will have the tried and tested operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of both staff and customers .
This move comes after initial plans to reopen 20 stores in April fell through due to fears that social distancing measures would not be successfully upheld .
Prior to this however , Greggs is beginning with a phased approach to opening its doors , with 150 shops initially being reopened around 18 June , and the eventual goal to open 800 branches .
These branches will likely follow the lead of previous Greggs stores that have opened and offer delivery , collection and take away services - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced that all “ non-essential ” retailers in England would be able to resume from June 15 , with the likes of markets and car dealerships being able to open from June 1 .
Boris Johnson said that the hospitality industry and other public places would be able to reopen in July “ at the earliest ” .
What is the reduced menu ?
There has not been any announcement about what this menu could look like - and it could vary from branch to branch .
It is likely that the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the limited menu , such as sausage rolls , steak bakes and cheese and onion pasties .
Will my Greggs gift card still be valid ?
If you ’ ve got a Greggs gift card that you ’ ve not been able to use due to lockdown , and you ’ re concerned about losing the balance on it , you should contact Greggs .
For those with Greggs Rewards collected via the app , you should be aware that any rewards that have expired while stores were closed will be reissued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The likes of Starbucks , Pret A Manger and Costa Coffee have started opening cafes across the UK as well .

The successful reopening of some of Greggs stores has allowed the chain to announce that 800 more branches will be opening from June.
These stores will be operating under social distancing measures and a reduced menu.
This is everything you need to know.
When will Greggs reopen?
Greggs CEO, Roger Whiteside announced that a selection of Greggs branches in the North East had reopened on a trial basis, testing how delivery, collection and walk in orders would work using new safety measures.
It was revealed that the trials have been “performing well” and that more branches will be opening.
“We plan to start preparing and opening more shops nationwide from around the 18th of June and we’re currently in the process of selecting around 800 shops to reopen, this will initially include approximately 150 franchise shops,” Whiteside said.
Will there be social distancing measures in place?
All new stores that reopen will have the tried and tested operation measures in place to ensure the safety of both staff and customers.
This move comes after initial plans to reopen 20 stores in April fell through due to fears that social distancing measures would not be successfully upheld.
Which stores are opening?
The plan is to have all Greggs shops reopened with new operational measures in place by 1 July.
Prior to this however, Greggs is beginning with a phased approach to opening its doors, with 150 shops initially being reopened around 18 June, and the eventual goal to open 800 branches.
These branches will likely follow the lead of previous Greggs stores that have opened and offer delivery, collection and take away services – not sit in.
However the company has not confirmed which stores will reopen.
You can use the Greggs store locator tool to find your nearest branch.
The UK government announced that all “non-essential” retailers in England would be able to resume from June 15, with the likes of markets and car dealerships being able to open from June 1.
Boris Johnson said that the hospitality industry and other public places would be able to reopen in July “at the earliest”.
The four phase route map in Scotland could see pubs and restaurants waiting longer to open their doors than in England.
What is the reduced menu?
The stores that will be reopening their doors to the public will be working from a “reduced range”.
There has not been any announcement about what this menu could look like – and it could vary from branch to branch.
It is likely that the more popular items will still be included in the limited menu, such as sausage rolls, steak bakes and cheese and onion pasties.
Will my Greggs gift card still be valid?
Greggs states that “all gift cards are valid for two years from date of purchase”.
If you’ve got a Greggs gift card that you’ve not been able to use due to lockdown, and you’re concerned about losing the balance on it, you should contact Greggs.
You can do this by phoning 0808 147 3447.
For those with Greggs Rewards collected via the app, you should be aware that any rewards that have expired while stores were closed will be reissued to your account at a later date.
Online reaction
The online reaction to the news that Greggs are beginning to reopen their doors has been overwhelmingly positive.
Taking to Twitter, users embraced the news wholeheartedly.
One user wrote: “Finally, some good news. Cheese and onion pasties on me.”
Another tweeted: “These are happy tears” in response to the news with a crying emoji.
Are other fast food restaurants open?
Various businesses in the food industry are beginning to open their doors to the public once more after being closed due to lockdown.
Restaurants like Five Guys, McDonald’s, KFC, Nandos and Burger King have opened their doors for takeaway, delivery and drive-thru services.
The likes of Starbucks, Pret A Manger and Costa Coffee have started opening cafes across the UK as well.


inews--2020-05-28--Coronavirus: only half of UK adults 'strictly' sticking to lockdown rules

Coronavirus : only half of UK adults 'strictly ' sticking to lockdown rules Ongoing UCL Covid-19 study shows confidence in Government has fallen to a new low with England faring worse than rest of the UK Only half of adults are `` strictly '' sticking to lockdown guidelines as confidence in the Government falls to a new low , according to a major study of more than 90,000 people across the UK .
The ongoing UCL Covid-19 study , launched in the week before lockdown , now shows that `` complete '' compliance of following government recommendations , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has decreased in the past two weeks - declining from an average of 70 per cent of people who were `` completely '' adhering to just over 50 per cent .
Compliance levels among younger adults were even lower , with only 40 per cent `` completely '' complying with lockdown rules .
Respondents were also asked how much confidence they had in the Government ’ s handling of the Covid-19 epidemic from one ( not at all ) to seven ( lots ) - a figure which fell from 4 to 3.5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Confidence is falling most notably among the under-30s , those in urban areas and those with a mental health diagnosis .
Confidence in government is lower in England than in Scotland and Wales , where lockdown easing has not yet taken place .
Although the findings are from 18-25 May , covering the period when the Dominic Cummings story broke , the authors were unable to say whether news the Prime Minister 's chief advisor had travelled 260 miles from London to Durham during lockdown had had an effect on people 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a park bench as a man reads a book as a couple exchange a kiss , in London Fields park in east London ( Photo : JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty ) The findings do show that keyworkers in health and social care show similar experiences to people in lockdown at home , although they are less worried about unemployment .
There has still been no evidence that levels of anxiety and depression have improved since the easing of lockdown .
The study - the UK ’ s largest into how adults are feeling about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mental health - also looked at how anxious people are about the virus , finding that 29 per cent of people are experiencing at least some physiological anxiety symptoms including feeling sick or dizzy when they think about it .
Physiological anxiety is worse in younger adults , people with mental illness , and those living with children .
Lead author Dr Daisy Fancourt said : “ Compliance with government advice continues to fall , but still remains relatively high amongst most groups .
Confidence in government also continues to fall in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced , dropping most noticeably over the bank holiday weekend.
” The figures show that stress about catching Covid-19 or becoming seriously ill from it remain low and stable , with around one in six people reporting worries around the virus and one in 12 saying they are stressed about un employment.Thoughts of death and self-harm , experience of self-harm and abuse , and loneliness also remain relatively stable but are higher amongst younger people and those living in overcrowded households .
Cheryl Lloyd , Education Programme Head at the Nuffield Foundation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ With compliance levels falling , it is increasingly important to know which specific lockdown measures adults are breaking , and to consider what this can tell us about how public health messages can be communicated more effectively . ''

Only half of adults are “strictly” sticking to lockdown guidelines as confidence in the Government falls to a new low, according to a major study of more than 90,000 people across the UK.
The ongoing UCL Covid-19 study, launched in the week before lockdown, now shows that “complete” compliance of following government recommendations, such as social distancing and staying at home, has decreased in the past two weeks – declining from an average of 70 per cent of people who were “completely” adhering to just over 50 per cent. Compliance levels among younger adults were even lower, with only 40 per cent “completely” complying with lockdown rules.
Respondents were also asked how much confidence they had in the Government’s handling of the Covid-19 epidemic from one (not at all) to seven (lots) – a figure which fell from 4 to 3.5 in England over the bank holiday weekend. Confidence is falling most notably among the under-30s, those in urban areas and those with a mental health diagnosis. Confidence in government is lower in England than in Scotland and Wales, where lockdown easing has not yet taken place.
Although the findings are from 18-25 May, covering the period when the Dominic Cummings story broke, the authors were unable to say whether news the Prime Minister’s chief advisor had travelled 260 miles from London to Durham during lockdown had had an effect on people’s behaviour.
The findings do show that keyworkers in health and social care show similar experiences to people in lockdown at home, although they are less worried about unemployment. There has still been no evidence that levels of anxiety and depression have improved since the easing of lockdown.
Anxiety and depression
The study – the UK’s largest into how adults are feeling about the lockdown, government advice and overall wellbeing and mental health – also looked at how anxious people are about the virus, finding that 29 per cent of people are experiencing at least some physiological anxiety symptoms including feeling sick or dizzy when they think about it. Physiological anxiety is worse in younger adults, people with mental illness, and those living with children.
Lead author Dr Daisy Fancourt said: “Compliance with government advice continues to fall, but still remains relatively high amongst most groups. Confidence in government also continues to fall in England since the easing of lockdown was announced, dropping most noticeably over the bank holiday weekend.”
The figures show that stress about catching Covid-19 or becoming seriously ill from it remain low and stable, with around one in six people reporting worries around the virus and one in 12 saying they are stressed about un employment.Thoughts of death and self-harm, experience of self-harm and abuse, and loneliness also remain relatively stable but are higher amongst younger people and those living in overcrowded households.
Cheryl Lloyd, Education Programme Head at the Nuffield Foundation, which is funding the study, said: “With compliance levels falling, it is increasingly important to know which specific lockdown measures adults are breaking, and to consider what this can tell us about how public health messages can be communicated more effectively.”


inews--2020-05-28--Climate change: Parts of Britain will turn greener as climate becomes warmer and wetter

Climate change : Parts of Britain will turn greener as climate becomes warmer and wetter Hundreds of patches of heavy vegetation are likely to appear across the British countryside , study finds Hundreds of patches of heavy vegetation are likely to appear across the British countryside in the coming decades as even mild climate change could have a highly localised effect on the landscape , a study finds .
Small areas of barren land would also form in many parts of the country at the same time even if the changes were mild , according to researchers .
Scientists modelled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on square-mile grids of land and predict small areas of heavy vegetation such as trees , grasses and plants and barren lands will spring up across the country .
The areas where these abrupt increases and decreases in vegetation occur will take up about 1.5 per cent of Britain .
Much larger areas of the country will see smaller changes in vegetation volume .
Warmer , wetter conditions and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere fertilising plant growth will be responsible for an increase in vegetation , representing the greater part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could cause soil to dry out , reducing plant productivity and decreasing vegetation rapidly , the researchers found .
> '' We did n't expect to see hundreds of localised abrupt shifts in the projections , ” said Professor Tim Lenton , of the University of Exeter .
`` Up to now , climate-driven abrupt shifts in vegetation have been rare in Great Britain . ''
`` Our results should not be taken as specific predictions of where abrupt ecosystem change will happen .
`` But they serve to illustrate that it could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate . ''
Chris Boulton , of the University of Exeter , added : `` The general expected trend towards warmer , wetter weather is likely to cause an overall increase in vegetation in temperate places like Great Britain . ''
`` However , we wanted to find out whether even 'smooth ' climate change might lead to abrupt shifts in vegetation .
Our research shows numerous shifts can happen on a localised level , '' he said .

Hundreds of patches of heavy vegetation are likely to appear across the British countryside in the coming decades as even mild climate change could have a highly localised effect on the landscape, a study finds.
Small areas of barren land would also form in many parts of the country at the same time even if the changes were mild, according to researchers.
Scientists modelled the effects of temperature and rainfall changes on square-mile grids of land and predict small areas of heavy vegetation such as trees, grasses and plants and barren lands will spring up across the country.
The areas where these abrupt increases and decreases in vegetation occur will take up about 1.5 per cent of Britain. Much larger areas of the country will see smaller changes in vegetation volume.
Change in our landscape
Warmer, wetter conditions and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere fertilising plant growth will be responsible for an increase in vegetation, representing the greater part of the changes.
But elsewhere, warmer conditions could cause soil to dry out, reducing plant productivity and decreasing vegetation rapidly, the researchers found.
>”We didn’t expect to see hundreds of localised abrupt shifts in the projections,” said Professor Tim Lenton, of the University of Exeter.
Vegetation stable so far
“Up to now, climate-driven abrupt shifts in vegetation have been rare in Great Britain.”
“Our results should not be taken as specific predictions of where abrupt ecosystem change will happen.
“But they serve to illustrate that it could happen across Great Britain in a changing climate.”
Chris Boulton, of the University of Exeter, added: “The general expected trend towards warmer, wetter weather is likely to cause an overall increase in vegetation in temperate places like Great Britain.”
“However, we wanted to find out whether even ‘smooth’ climate change might lead to abrupt shifts in vegetation. Our research shows numerous shifts can happen on a localised level,” he said.
The study is published in the journal Global Change Biology.


inews--2020-05-28--Self-employed workers and lockdown: Rishi Sunak under pressure to extend support before it expires

Self-employed workers and lockdown : Rishi Sunak under pressure to extend support before it expires More than 100 MPs have written to the Chancellor demanding urgent action Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure to extend support for the self-employed before it expires at the end of this week .
More than 100 MPs from all political parties have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer , warning that freelancers risk being `` left without work and without support '' .
So far 2.3m workers have claimed an average of nearly £3,000 each from the self-employment income support scheme , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the coronavirus lockdown .
The programme covers lost income from March , April and May - meaning that it will no longer apply from Monday .
Treasury sources have indicated there will be no further support for the self-employed announced until June at the earliest .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak speaking in the House of Commons ( Photo : PA ) The 113 MPs - including several Conservatives - who have written to Mr Sunak warned : `` Whilst some of our self-employed constituents may be able to return to work over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely that many will not .
If the scheme does not continue , they will be left without work and without support . ''
Boris Johnson has previously promised `` parity of support '' between those in jobs , who can benefit from the furlough scheme if they are not currently working , and the self-employed .
In meetings with MPs he is understood to have indicated that freelancers will get additional support in the coming weeks , but has rejected calls to bail out those who have not benefited from the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in dividends or because they have not been self-employed for long enough .
Labour 's Siobhain McDonagh , who organised the letter , said : `` There are already significant holes in the support , but removing what is already in place would pull the safety net from under the feet of millions of self-employed workers .
How can it be right for the furloughed scheme to continue but this scheme to not ? ''
The self-employment income support scheme offers freelancers 80 per cent of their normal monthly income , up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for three months .
It is not open to anyone with annual earnings of £50,000 or more , and those participating must declare that they have been financially affected by Covid-19 .
Treasury officials believe the scheme is harder to administer than the furlough programme because it potentially allows claimants to earn more money than they would normally , by claiming a Government grant that is larger than the amount lost due to lockdown .

Rishi Sunak is under fresh pressure to extend support for the self-employed before it expires at the end of this week.
More than 100 MPs from all political parties have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, warning that freelancers risk being “left without work and without support”.
So far 2.3m workers have claimed an average of nearly £3,000 each from the self-employment income support scheme, which is designed to replace earnings lost due to the coronavirus lockdown.
The programme covers lost income from March, April and May – meaning that it will no longer apply from Monday. Treasury sources have indicated there will be no further support for the self-employed announced until June at the earliest.
‘Safety net’
The 113 MPs – including several Conservatives – who have written to Mr Sunak warned: “Whilst some of our self-employed constituents may be able to return to work over the coming weeks and months, it remains likely that many will not. If the scheme does not continue, they will be left without work and without support.”
Boris Johnson has previously promised “parity of support” between those in jobs, who can benefit from the furlough scheme if they are not currently working, and the self-employed. In meetings with MPs he is understood to have indicated that freelancers will get additional support in the coming weeks, but has rejected calls to bail out those who have not benefited from the scheme, either because they are paid solely in dividends or because they have not been self-employed for long enough.
Labour’s Siobhain McDonagh, who organised the letter, said: “There are already significant holes in the support, but removing what is already in place would pull the safety net from under the feet of millions of self-employed workers. How can it be right for the furloughed scheme to continue but this scheme to not?”
The self-employment income support scheme offers freelancers 80 per cent of their normal monthly income, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month, for three months. It is not open to anyone with annual earnings of £50,000 or more, and those participating must declare that they have been financially affected by Covid-19.
Treasury officials believe the scheme is harder to administer than the furlough programme because it potentially allows claimants to earn more money than they would normally, by claiming a Government grant that is larger than the amount lost due to lockdown.


inews--2020-05-28--Coronavirus in US: 100,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 — grim numbers even Donald Trump can't

Coronavirus in US: 100,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 — grim numbers even Donald Trump can't ignore

Coronavirus in US : 100,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 — grim numbers even Donald Trump ca n't ignore Nearly 41 million people have sought unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic As the United States reached a bleak milestone , with 100,000 Americans dead from Covid‑19 , that splenetic tweeter par excellence , Donald Trump , has been uncharacteristically silent .
His public schedule this week contains no special commemoration , no moment of silence , no collective sharing of grief .
His reticence is in sharp contrast to his eagerness to boast about his TV ratings and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the infection .
Commenting on the lack of leadership , The Washington Post noted that in the build-up to the grim milestone the President ’ s most direct comments were all about him : a pair of tweets on Tuesday , amounting to a pre-emptive rebuttal .
“ For all of the political hacks out there , if I hadn ’ t done my job well , & early , we would have lost 1½ to 2 Million People , as opposed to the 100,000 plus that looks like will be the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 15 to 20 times more than we will lose.
” Throughout the crisis , Mr Trump has alternately touted or ignored the numbers , boasting about figures he views as politically beneficial , while casting doubt on projections and statistics that undermine his handling of the crisis , the paper said .
Finally , after building criticism in the press and social media on his silence , Mr Trump tweeted an attempt at empathy .
“ We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends of those who have passed , I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy & love for everything that these great people stood for & represent .
God be with you !
” Mr Trump said .
More than 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week as the pandemic continued to cause one of the worse periods of job loss in US history , with over 40 million reporting a loss of work since the outbreak began .
Gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 5 per cent in the @ @ @

As the United States reached a bleak milestone, with 100,000 Americans dead from Covid‑19, that splenetic tweeter par excellence, Donald Trump, has been uncharacteristically silent. His public schedule this week contains no special commemoration, no moment of silence, no collective sharing of grief.
His reticence is in sharp contrast to his eagerness to boast about his TV ratings and tout unproven or simply ludicrous treatments for the infection.
Commenting on the lack of leadership, The Washington Post noted that in the build-up to the grim milestone the President’s most direct comments were all about him: a pair of tweets on Tuesday, amounting to a pre-emptive rebuttal. “For all of the political hacks out there, if I hadn’t done my job well, & early, we would have lost 1½ to 2 Million People, as opposed to the 100,000 plus that looks like will be the number,” he wrote. “That’s 15 to 20 times more than we will lose.”
Throughout the crisis, Mr Trump has alternately touted or ignored the numbers, boasting about figures he views as politically beneficial, while casting doubt on projections and statistics that undermine his handling of the crisis, the paper said.
Attempt at empathy
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Finally, after building criticism in the press and social media on his silence, Mr Trump tweeted an attempt at empathy.
“We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching 100,000. To all of the families & friends of those who have passed, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy & love for everything that these great people stood for & represent. God be with you!” Mr Trump said.
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More than 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week as the pandemic continued to cause one of the worse periods of job loss in US history, with over 40 million reporting a loss of work since the outbreak began.
Nearly 41 million people have sought unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic.
Gross domestic product fell at an annual rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter.
Mr Trump probably considers this the real tragedy.


inews--2020-05-28--Uber encourages its drivers to take additional temporary jobs with Yodel and Ocado

Uber encourages its drivers to take additional temporary jobs with Yodel and Ocado The temporary job vacancies will be advertised inside Uber 's driver app Uber is encouraging its drivers to take on additional temporary jobs with companies including delivery firms Yodel and Hermes during the coronavirus outbreak .
The ride-hailing company will advertise thousands of temporary job positions inside its app for drivers , who will use their own cars to fulfill the orders .
Drivers will be paid for each parcel they deliver or collect from Yodel , the company said , in addition to any rides they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit hard by the pandemic , announcing it was cutting more than 6,000 jobs and closing or consolidating more than 40 offices earlier this month .
The number of Uber rides dropped by 80 per cent during April in the wake of governments imposing lockdown restrictions across the world .
Far fewer people have been hailing Ubers during the pandemic ( Photo : Justin Setterfield/Getty ) '' We have to take these hard actions to stand strong on our own two feet , to secure our future and to continue on our mission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a letter to staff .
Drivers will now be able to search the Work Hub page in their designated app for job listings , including roles at online retailer Ocado and recruitment company the Adecco Group .
`` Drivers are doing essential work to keep our communities moving as we fight this virus , but with fewer trips happening they need more ways to earn , '' Jamie Heywood , Uber 's regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe .
With the Work Hub , drivers can find these additional earning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around driving on the Uber app if they choose to do so.
” The AA installed partition screens in 400 of Uber 's vehicles in Newcastle , Sunderland and Durham to protect drivers and passengers from Covid-19 earlier this month , alongside the distribution of alcohol hand gel and anti-bacterial spray .
Male taxi drivers are among those most likely to die from the virus , alongside care workers , bus drivers , chefs and retail assistants , according to research from the Office for National Statistics .
The figures are based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving coronavirus among workers aged 20 to 64 in England and Wales up to and including 20 April .

Uber is encouraging its drivers to take on additional temporary jobs with companies including delivery firms Yodel and Hermes during the coronavirus outbreak.
The ride-hailing company will advertise thousands of temporary job positions inside its app for drivers, who will use their own cars to fulfill the orders.
Drivers will be paid for each parcel they deliver or collect from Yodel, the company said, in addition to any rides they may complete.
The company has been hit hard by the pandemic, announcing it was cutting more than 6,000 jobs and closing or consolidating more than 40 offices earlier this month.
The number of Uber rides dropped by 80 per cent during April in the wake of governments imposing lockdown restrictions across the world.
“We have to take these hard actions to stand strong on our own two feet, to secure our future and to continue on our mission,” chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a letter to staff.
Drivers will now be able to search the Work Hub page in their designated app for job listings, including roles at online retailer Ocado and recruitment company the Adecco Group.
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“Drivers are doing essential work to keep our communities moving as we fight this virus, but with fewer trips happening they need more ways to earn,” Jamie Heywood, Uber’s regional general manager for northern and eastern Europe.
Earning opportunities
With the Work Hub, drivers can find these additional earning opportunities with other companies, working flexibly around driving on the Uber app if they choose to do so.”
The AA installed partition screens in 400 of Uber’s vehicles in Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham to protect drivers and passengers from Covid-19 earlier this month, alongside the distribution of alcohol hand gel and anti-bacterial spray.
Male taxi drivers are among those most likely to die from the virus, alongside care workers, bus drivers, chefs and retail assistants, according to research from the Office for National Statistics.
The figures are based on an analysis of the 2,494 registered deaths involving coronavirus among workers aged 20 to 64 in England and Wales up to and including 20 April.


inews--2020-05-28--British Army veteran forced to crowdfund life-saving brain operation thanks Britons

Taitusi Ratucaucau served in the British Army for more than a decade but was not eligible for free NHS treatment 'If I knew it was going to be like this I would never have come here , ' Taitusi Ratucaucau said British Army veteran Taitusi Ratucaucau has thanked the British public for helping to cover the costs of life-saving surgery to remove a brain tumour .
Despite serving in the British Army for more than a decade , Fijian veteran Taitusi Ratucaucau was not eligible for free NHS treatment because of his immigration status .
He was treated as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bill of £30,000 on his hands .
The bill is increasing by £1,500 each day .
Earlier this month , after Mr Ratucaucau collapsed and was taken to London ’ s St Pancras Hospital .
Speaking after the operation , Mr Ratucaucau said : `` I did n't expect this to happen .
Never in a million years because I fought for this country . ''
The bill was “ a big worry ” , until friends set up a crowdfunding appeal on his behalf , the veteran told the BBC .
Many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK face similar legal difficulties .
Mr Ratucaucau joined the British Army in 2001 and spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving in 2011 .
At this point he believed he had the right to remain here , along with his wife and three children .
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain for the family would set the Ratucaucaus back around £10,000 , which is more than they can afford , the veteran said .
`` If I knew it was going to be like this I would never have come here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would have to pay for NHS treatment .
However , he also said the public ’ s generosity had helped to partly restore his faith in Britain .
In a video posted to YouTube Mr Ratucaucau said : “ Thank you very much for your support , compassion and kindness ” .
He added : “ I feel humbled and relieved to know there are people out there that really care for me ” .

British Army veteran Taitusi Ratucaucau has thanked the British public for helping to cover the costs of life-saving surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Despite serving in the British Army for more than a decade, Fijian veteran Taitusi Ratucaucau was not eligible for free NHS treatment because of his immigration status. He was treated as an overseas patient, leaving him with a bill of £30,000 on his hands. The bill is increasing by £1,500 each day.
‘I fought for this country’
Earlier this month, after Mr Ratucaucau collapsed and was taken to London’s St Pancras Hospital.
Speaking after the operation, Mr Ratucaucau said: “I didn’t expect this to happen. Never in a million years because I fought for this country.”
The bill was “a big worry”, until friends set up a crowdfunding appeal on his behalf, the veteran told the BBC. Many Commonwealth veterans who have settled in the UK face similar legal difficulties.
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Costly process
Mr Ratucaucau joined the British Army in 2001 and spent time in Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving in 2011. At this point he believed he had the right to remain here, along with his wife and three children.
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain for the family would set the Ratucaucaus back around £10,000, which is more than they can afford, the veteran said.
“If I knew it was going to be like this I would never have come here,” Mr Ratucaucau said of learning he would have to pay for NHS treatment.
‘Humbled’ by response
However, he also said the public’s generosity had helped to partly restore his faith in Britain.
In a video posted to YouTube Mr Ratucaucau said: “Thank you very much for your support, compassion and kindness”.
He added: “I feel humbled and relieved to know there are people out there that really care for me”.


inews--2020-05-28--UK will allow thousands of Hong Kong residents to move to Britain if China presses on with national

UK will allow thousands of Hong Kong residents to move to Britain if China presses on with national security law The UK , USA , Canada and Australia have joined forces to oppose new security laws for Hong Kong The UK will allow thousands of Hong Kong residents to move to Britain if China presses ahead with plans to reduce the territory 's level of autonomy .
The Chinese rubber-stamp parliament has signed off on a new `` national security '' law for Hong Kong , which will be imposed without the approval of its democratically elected assembly .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia and Canada have issued a joint statement warning that `` the rights of Hong Kong people '' are under threat from the law , which targets `` sedition '' and `` subversion '' .
People in Hong Kong fear the legislation will be used to criminalise the pro-independence movement and prevent people from protesting in favour of democratic reform .
The Foreign Secretary , Dominic Raab , warned that if China does not withdraw the law , the UK will change the rules for 169,000 holders of British National ( Overseas ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the time of the handover in 1997 .
Currently the passports do not convey the right to live or work in Britain , beyond a six-month stay in the country as a visitor .
Mr Raab said : `` If China goes down this path and implements this national security legislation , we will be required to change the status of BNO passport holders and set in train arrangements which allow them to come to the UK for longer than the current six-month period and to apply for extendable periods of 12 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself will provide a passport to citizenship . ''
The move is likely to anger the Chinese government , which views any Western assistance to Hong Kong as interference in its internal affairs .
China and the UK signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1997 , guaranteeing substantial autonomy to Hong Kong for at least 50 years .
In their joint statement , the UK , USA , Australia and Canada expressed `` deep concern regarding Beijing ’ s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong '' .
They added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impose the new national security law on Hong Kong lies in direct conflict with its international obligations under the principles of the legally-binding , UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration .
`` The proposed law would undermine the One Country , Two Systems framework .
It also raises the prospect of prosecution in Hong Kong for political crimes , and undermines existing commitments to protect the rights of Hong Kong people . ''
Campaigners welcomed the UK 's decision to widen the rights of BNO passport holders .
Johnny Patterson of Hong Kong Watch said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an important first step by the UK Government in robustly standing up for the Joint Declaration with international partners . ''
Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael called on the Government to go further and grant the passport to all Hong Kong residents , not just those who were able to apply for it before 1997 .

The UK will allow thousands of Hong Kong residents to move to Britain if China presses ahead with plans to reduce the territory’s level of autonomy.
The Chinese rubber-stamp parliament has signed off on a new “national security” law for Hong Kong, which will be imposed without the approval of its democratically elected assembly.
The governments of the UK, USA, Australia and Canada have issued a joint statement warning that “the rights of Hong Kong people” are under threat from the law, which targets “sedition” and “subversion”. People in Hong Kong fear the legislation will be used to criminalise the pro-independence movement and prevent people from protesting in favour of democratic reform.
The Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, warned that if China does not withdraw the law, the UK will change the rules for 169,000 holders of British National (Overseas) passports, issued to Hong Kong residents at the time of the handover in 1997. Currently the passports do not convey the right to live or work in Britain, beyond a six-month stay in the country as a visitor.
‘Deep concern’
Mr Raab said: “If China goes down this path and implements this national security legislation, we will be required to change the status of BNO passport holders and set in train arrangements which allow them to come to the UK for longer than the current six-month period and to apply for extendable periods of 12 months to work and study, which itself will provide a passport to citizenship.”
The move is likely to anger the Chinese government, which views any Western assistance to Hong Kong as interference in its internal affairs. China and the UK signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1997, guaranteeing substantial autonomy to Hong Kong for at least 50 years.
In their joint statement, the UK, USA, Australia and Canada expressed “deep concern regarding Beijing’s decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong”. They added: “China’s decision to impose the new national security law on Hong Kong lies in direct conflict with its international obligations under the principles of the legally-binding, UN-registered Sino-British Joint Declaration.
“The proposed law would undermine the One Country, Two Systems framework. It also raises the prospect of prosecution in Hong Kong for political crimes, and undermines existing commitments to protect the rights of Hong Kong people.”
Campaigners welcomed the UK’s decision to widen the rights of BNO passport holders. Johnny Patterson of Hong Kong Watch said: “I hope this will be an important first step by the UK Government in robustly standing up for the Joint Declaration with international partners.” Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael called on the Government to go further and grant the passport to all Hong Kong residents, not just those who were able to apply for it before 1997.


inews--2020-05-28--Brexit trade talks latest: UK in fisheries 'stand-off' with EU, Michael Gove says

Mr Frost said : “ The Government 's position is pretty clear that we are not going to ask for @ @ @ @ @ EU asks for one , we will not agree to that .
So I think @ @ @ @ @ the framework now and we 're working to an end-year deadline .
”

Britain and Brussels are locked in a “stand-off” over a post-Brexit fisheries agreement as time runs out for the two sides to strike a trade deal, Michael Gove has acknowledged.
The Cabinet minister conceded there remains “significant contention” on the issue – but he reiterated that the UK would reject any attempt to extend the transition period to resolve an array of disputes.
Boris Johnson will travel to Brussels next month for talks with European leaders in an attempt to revive the negotiations, with the two sides still far apart on fisheries, the role of the European Court of Justice and a “level playing field” arrangement to avoid unfair competition.
The UK has said it would abandon the talks if the “shape of a deal” has not emerged by the end of June, although talks could potentially continue into the early Autumn if steady progress was being made. Britain and EU at loggerheads
Mr Gove, a Cabinet Office minister, admitted that Britain and the EU are still at loggerheads over European trawlers’ future access to UK waters.
Giving evidence to the House of Lords EU Committee, he speculated that Michel Barnier, the EU’s chief negotiator, could have been seeking flexibility from member states in a phone call with fisheries ministers this week.
But Mr Gove added: “Whether we are inflexible, or they are resolute, or they are stubborn and we are principled – whichever way you cut it – there is a stand-off there.”
He also argued that Brussels was issuing “unprecedented” demands over a “level playing field” unlike any element of previous free trade agreements, accusing it of a “fundamentally illiberal approach”. June deadline to delay
Both Mr Gove and Britain’s chief negotiator, David Frost, insisted the Government would reject an offer to extend the transition period, which ends on 31 December. Next month is the deadline for an extension to be agreed.
Mr Frost said: “The Government’s position is pretty clear that we are not going to ask for an extension and if the EU asks for one, we will not agree to that. So I think that’s just part of the framework now and we’re working to an end-year deadline.”
He added: “We have got to balance two things. On the one hand, we have got to balance the need to keep talking as long as there is a constructive process happening, which at the moment there is.


inews--2020-05-28--Coronavirus latest: World may have several Covid-19 vaccines by the end of the year, says drug firm

Coronavirus latest : World may have several Covid-19 vaccines by the end of the year , says drug firm Leading pharmaceutical company raises hopes of one or more vaccines within months One of the world ’ s leading vaccine manufacturers raised hopes that one , if not several , Covid-19 vaccines could be ready for use by the end of the year .
Emphasising that even the most promising candidates may yet fail , AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said he was hopeful that at least one vaccine may be proved safe and effective in the coming months .
AstraZeneca @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is seen as a leading hope for the first vaccine .
Scientists are developing a coronavirus vaccine at the University of Oxford ( Photo : Getty ) More generally , he said several of the dozens of vaccine development projects in development around the world may produce positive results in a matter of months .
`` The hope of many people is that we will have a vaccine , hopefully several , before the end of this year , '' said Mr Soriot .
“ So before the end of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine , that ’ s what we ’ re all aiming at , and working at , to achieve .
But we don ’ t know whether these drugs will be successful , '' he cautioned .
“ If things go well and the stars are aligned , we will have enough evidence on safety and efficacy so that we can feel comfortable and the [ regulators ] can feel comfortable to have a vaccine around October.
” He said it was important to develop more than one vaccine , if possible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be required to immunise the whole world - if , as with the MMR vaccine - two doses per person end up being needed .
Producing that many of a single vaccine would be extraordinarily challenging , experts say .
But having several alternatives with different production methods and ingredients would allow the manufacturing and distribution processes to be spread between different groups .
“ We need several [ vaccines ] because up to 15bn vaccines might be needed and not all candidates would go all over the world , depending on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ somewhere between five and ten would definitely be needed to serve the whole world , ” Mr Stoffels said .
“ A lot of different countries are going to have their own approach in terms of what they want to see in a vaccine . ''
As the process plays out , experts are “ going to be getting a lot of new information ” about how the various vaccines stack up , he said , which will guide regulatory decisions , he said .
Meanwhile , GlaxoSmithKline raised hopes of several vaccines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ produce one billion doses of a Covid-19 vaccine booster .
The company will increase the manufacture of it ’ s ‘ adjuvant ’ substance which is added to vaccines to make them more effective .

One of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers raised hopes that one, if not several, Covid-19 vaccines could be ready for use by the end of the year.
Emphasising that even the most promising candidates may yet fail, AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said he was hopeful that at least one vaccine may be proved safe and effective in the coming months.
AstraZeneca has teamed up with Oxford University on what is seen as a leading hope for the first vaccine.
The first phase of that trial ended last week and the results will be announced “very soon”, Mr Soriot said.
Hopeful of success
More generally, he said several of the dozens of vaccine development projects in development around the world may produce positive results in a matter of months.
“The hope of many people is that we will have a vaccine, hopefully several, before the end of this year,” said Mr Soriot.
“So before the end of the year, hopefully we’ll have a vaccine, that’s what we’re all aiming at, and working at, to achieve. But we don’t know whether these drugs will be successful,” he cautioned.
Albert Bourla, chief executive of the drug giant Pfizer, is also hopeful about producing an early vaccine.
“If things go well and the stars are aligned, we will have enough evidence on safety and efficacy so that we can feel comfortable and the [regulators] can feel comfortable to have a vaccine around October.”
‘Early next year’
Meanwhile, Paul Stoffels, chief scientific officer of the US drugs giant Johnson & Johnson giant, said of his group’s vaccine efforts: “We hope to have vaccine efficacy data early next year.”
He said it was important to develop more than one vaccine, if possible, since as many as 15 billion doses could be required to immunise the whole world – if, as with the MMR vaccine – two doses per person end up being needed.
Producing that many of a single vaccine would be extraordinarily challenging, experts say. But having several alternatives with different production methods and ingredients would allow the manufacturing and distribution processes to be spread between different groups.
Regulatory hurdles
Having several vaccines to choose from could also help satisfy differing regulatory regimes.
“We need several [vaccines] because up to 15bn vaccines might be needed and not all candidates would go all over the world, depending on the medical features. So I think somewhere between five and ten would definitely be needed to serve the whole world,” Mr Stoffels said.
Last month, Eric von Hofe, chief scientific officer of the UK drugs company, Nugenerex Immuno-Oncology, said:“By definition, a pandemic spans multiple different regulatory jurisdictions.”
“A lot of different countries are going to have their own approach in terms of what they want to see in a vaccine.”
As the process plays out, experts are “going to be getting a lot of new information” about how the various vaccines stack up, he said, which will guide regulatory decisions, he said.
Vaccine booster
Meanwhile, GlaxoSmithKline raised hopes of several vaccines becoming available as it announced plans to produce one billion doses of a Covid-19 vaccine booster. The company will increase the manufacture of it’s ‘adjuvant’ substance which is added to vaccines to make them more effective.
Analysts said the adjuvant can supercharge vaccines, meaning that more can be produced.


inews--2020-05-28--New on Netflix UK in June 2020: The best movies, TV series, Originals and documentaries to stream ne

New on Netflix UK in June 2020: The best movies, TV series, Originals and documentaries to stream next month

New on Netflix UK in June 2020 : The best movies , TV series , Originals and documentaries to stream @ @ @ @ @ , Queer Eye , The Sinner , Dark and The Politician are all returning for @ @ @ @ @ on the heels of Love Is Blind and Too Hot To Handle , Netflix have @ @ @ @ @ reality shows from American networks E !
and Bravo .
Keeping Up With The Kardashians @ @ @ @ @ Atlanta and Beverly Hills and Below Deck are all on the way to satisfy your @ @ @ @ @ also the return of some of the streaming service 's most loved series , from @ @ @ @ @ Eye to The Sinner and Dark , which will both kick off their third seasons @ @ @ @ @ second series of The Politician and the last ever outing for 13 Reasons Why .
@ @ @ @ @ ( Photo : Miramax )

Hot on the heels of Love Is Blind and Too Hot To Handle, Netflix have acquired a bunch of new reality shows from American networks E! and Bravo. Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Beverly Hills and Below Deck are all on the way to satisfy your binge-watching needs.
There’s also the return of some of the streaming service’s most loved series, from the fifth series of Queer Eye to The Sinner and Dark, which will both kick off their third seasons. There’s also the second series of The Politician and the last ever outing for 13 Reasons Why.
It’s shaping up to be a fantastic month for anyone looking for a new show to watch. Here’s all the TV series, kids shows, documentaries and films on the way.
TV Shows
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (1 June)
After a brief break, all 12 seasons of chef Anthony Bourdain’s travel and cooking show are coming back to Netflix.
Below Deck (1 June)
A reality series following staff working on mega yachts.
Keeping Up With The Kardashians (1 June)
Series one and two of the reality show following America’s most famous family.
Married To Medicine (1 June)
Another reality series, this time following female doctors who juggle a demanding career with having a family.
My Shy Boss (1 June)
A series about a woman who starts a new job at a PR company and meets her very introverted boss. Korean.
Revolutionary Love (1 June)
This drama tells the story of a wealthy heir who gives up everything for the woman he loves. Korean.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (1 June)
These reality series introduces the cities’ wealthiest women and their families.
The Titan Games (1 June)
A sports competition series hosted by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Fuller House (2 June)
The final episodes of the Full House reboot.
Can You Hear Me? (4 June)
Three friends in a low-income neighborhood find humor and hope in their lives as they grapple with bad boyfriends and their dysfunctional families. French.
13 Reasons Why (5 June)
The final season of the dark teen series.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (5 June)
Fan favourites of past seasons return to compete for a place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
Queer Eye (5 June)
The Fab 5 return for yet more makeovers, this time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
F is For Family (12 June)
Follow the Murphy family back to the 1970s for season four, when kids roamed wild, beer flowed freely and nothing came between a man and his TV.
The Woods (12 June)
Evidence found on the body of a homicide victim sparks hope in a prosecutor that his sister who disappeared 25 years earlier could still be alive. From Harlan Coben, creator of The Stranger.
Shameless (15 June)
All 11 series of the UK comedy-drama following reprobate Frank Gallagher and his sprawling Mancunian family.
Rick and Morty (16 June)
The fourth season of the science animation from Adult Swim.
Mr. Iglesias (17 June)
Hilarious high school teacher Gabriel Iglesias tries to make a difference in the lives of smart but underperforming students in season two.
People just Do Nothing (17 June)
The fifth series of the BBC Three comedy follows pirate radio station Kurupt FM and its hapless DJs.
The Order (18 June)
Out to avenge his mother’s death, a college student pledges a secret order and lands in a war between werewolves and practitioners of dark magic.
The Politician (19 June)
Ryan Murphy’s high school political drama returns for a second season, this time with Payton running for local government.
The Sinner (19 June)
For the third series, the anthology follows a detective investigating a series of heinous crimes committed by supposedly ordinary people without motive.
Crazy Delicious (24 June)
In this competition show, daring home chefs tempt the food gods with reinvented classics and fanciful feasts in their quest to win a golden apple.
Dark (27 June)
Third series of the mind-bending drama investigating missing children and the fragility of time. German.
Cursed (TBC)
In this fresh take on the Arthurian legend, teenager Nimue joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword.
Stand-up Comedy
Eric André: Legalize Everything (23 June)
Eric Andre takes the stage in New Orleans and tackles flawed fast-food icons, the wonders of autofill and the bizarre choice for the “Cops” theme song.
Documentaries
Spelling The Dream (3 June)
Following four hopeful competitors’ journeys, this documentary explores the trend of Indian Americans ruling the Scripps National Spelling Bee since 1999.
Lenox Hill (10 June)
Four doctors at New York’s storied Lenox Hill Hospital balance their personal lives and their dedication to their patients in this documentary series.
Roll Red Roll (15 June)
This compelling documentary follows the 2012 Steubenville, Ohio rape case, putting social media and high school football culture in the spotlight.
El Limite Infinito (17 June)
From early struggles to his climb up the Himalayas, Jean Maggi gets profiled in this documentary that highlights his advancement of adaptive sports.
Babies (19 June)
From nature to nurture, this docuseries explores the groundbreaking science that reveals how infants discover life during their very first year.
Father. Soldier. Son (19 June)
When Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch is critically wounded in Afghanistan, it sets him and his sons on a journey of love, loss, redemption and legacy.
Athlete A (24 June)
Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar’s abuse and hear from gymnasts like Maggie Nichols.
Dolly Parton: Here I Am (TBC)
Dolly Parton leads a moving, musical journey in this documentary that details the people and places who have helped shape her iconic career
Films
Armour of God: Chinese Zodiac (1 June)
Relic hunter Asian Hawk sets out on a mission to reclaim the priceless Chinese Zodiac sculptures that were stolen from the country in 1860.
Dante’s Peak (1 June)
When a volcanologist comes to investigate the recent rumblings of a dormant volcano, a massive eruption has everyone in town fighting for their lives.
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Eurotrip (1 June)
When Scott learns that his longtime cyber-buddy from Berlin is a gorgeous young woman, he and his friends embark on a trip across Europe.
Hidden In Plain Sight (1 June)
A woman stages her own suicide but still lives in fear of her abusive ex-boyfriend tracking her down and stealing the son he never knew he had.
The Disaster Artist (1 June)
Aspiring actor Greg moves to Los Angeles with his strange friend Tommy, then agrees to star in his movie. Things start weird and then get a lot weirder.
The Addams Family (2 June)
A 2019 animated remake of the spooky classic.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (5 June)
Scientist Owen Grady and businesswoman Claire Dearing race to save an island full of dinosaurs from an erupting volcano.
The Last Days of American Crime (5 June)
A bank robber joins a plot to commit one final, historic heist before the government turns on a mind-altering signal that will end all criminal behaviour.
365 Days (7 June)
A fiery executive in a spiritless relationship falls victim to a dominant mafia boss, who imprisons her and gives her one year to fall in love with him. Polish.
Da 5 Bloods (12 June)
Four African American veterans return to Vietnam decades after the war to find their squad leader’s remains — and a stash of buried gold. Directed by Spike Lee.
Hereditary (15 June)
After the death of her mother, artist Annie and her family uncover their terrifying legacy and grapple with malevolent forces beyond their control.
Feel The Beat (19 June)
After blowing a Broadway audition, a self-centered dancer reluctantly returns home and agrees to coach a squad of young misfits for a big competition.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (19 June)
It’s love at first sight for Dracula when he meets Ericka, the charming but mysterious captain of the monster cruise that Mavis plans for the family.
One-Way To Tomorrow (19 June)
Two strangers cross paths on a train en route to Izmir, bonding over their turbulent – and unexpectedly intertwined – romantic pasts. Turkish.
Wasp Network (19 June)
Based on a true and gripping story: Cuban spies infiltrate exile groups in the 1990s to stop terrorism against the island, but at a high personal cost.
Nobody Knows I’m Here (24 June)
A former child singer, traumatised by his experiences, becomes a recluse, nurturing his hurt until a woman comes into his life and really hears him.
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (26 June)
Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (26 June)
Mamma’s gone, but the joyful memories linger. And under an eternal sun, to the sound of stellar pop, the party begins.
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (TBC)
Georgia has two goals: Nab a gorgeous boyfriend, and throw the best 15th birthday party eve. Number one is in reach when a new boy moves to town.
Beethoven (TBC)
A 1992 family comedy about the Newton family and their huge St Bernard, Beethoven.
Billy Madison (TBC)
Billy Madison stands to inherit a fortune when his father retires. But before that happens, Billy has to go back to school – all the way back.
Dreamgirls (TBC)
Tensions arise for 1960s girl group the Dreams when manager Curtis demotes the talented Effie, replacing her with the more marketable Deena.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (TBC)
A sportswriter and his Samoan lawyer embark on a hallucinogenic three-day romp from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in this counterculture cult favourite.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (TBC)
When he learns that his friend has been accused of murder, Jack Reacher suspects a vast conspiracy and soon finds himself on the run alongside her.
Mallrats (TBC)
Two suburbanites lose their girlfriends on the same day, so they head to the mall in search of solace in writer-director Kevin Smith’s offbeat comedy.
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (TBC)
Super-agent Ethan Hunt and his team take on another deadly mission – to prove their innocence when they are framed from bombing the Kremlin.
No Country For Old Men (TBC)
With a flip of the coin, the man with the weird haircut decides your fate. It seems luck is not on Llewelyn Moss’s side.
Scarface (TBC)
Al Pacino stars as Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who becomes a Florida drug kingpin but makes the fatal mistake of getting high on his own supply.
The Big Lebowski (TBC)
Slacker Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski gets involved in a gargantuan mess of events when he’s mistaken for another man named Lebowski.
Karate Kid (TBC)
When bullied teen Daniel LaRusso teams with a martial arts master, he ends up learning much more than just self-defence in this classic underdog tale.
Kids
44 Cats (1 June)
Paw-esome tales abound when singing furry friends Lampo, Milady, Pilou and Meatball band together.
True: Rainbow Rescue (2 June)
True and Bartleby travel to the other side of the Neverending Rainbow to bring back Dillydally – a brave explorer who’s the Rainbow King’s best friend.
Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeasts (12 June)
Making her way in a world of mutant animals, a sheltered yet scrappy girl learns to survive – and discovers her powers – with the help of a ragtag crew.
Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (TBC)
On their dying planet, the Autobots and Decepticons battle fiercely for control of the AllSpark in the Transformers universe’s origin story.


inews--2020-05-28--Coronavirus: Hospitality sector to be protected as Government begins to reduce furlough salary schem

Coronavirus: Hospitality sector to be protected as Government begins to reduce furlough salary scheme

Coronavirus : Hospitality sector to be protected as Government begins to reduce furlough salary scheme Pub , restaurants and hotels likely to retain 80 per cent salary protection as Rishi Sunak ask employees to pay more from August While the 80 per cent salary support will continue in all sectors until August as millions of workers continued to be sidelined by the coronavirus lockdown , the Chancellor will outline how Government support of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ( CJRS ) will be reduced gradually in the coming months .
A Treasury source confirmed to i that Mr Sunak will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme from August by the end of this week .
There had been speculation that changes to the 80 per cent salary support for furloughed staff could be made in July , but the source dismissed this .
Mr Sunak is expected to tell most employers that , under a revised version of the CJRS , they will be expected to contribute at least 50 per cent of earnings of staff from August .
Millions of workers have adjusted to working from home ( Photo : Getty ) In an effort to reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary support scheme , the Chancellor is also expected to allow employers to bring staff back to work on a part-time basis before August , with the Government paying up half of salaries while businesses cover the rest .
Many businesses in the hospitality sector have claimed that social distancing measures make it economically unviable for them to open because their cost would outweigh revenue as the number of customers they could allow in would be around one in six of their normal capacity .
Facing business collapses across the sector if support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue to allow pubs , restaurants and hotels to access up to 80 per cent of salaries for furloughed staff until social distancing measures are eased .
Retail sector also in line for special treatment The retail sector may also come in for special treatment , with struggling high street stores able to benefit from the 80 per cent furlough contribution for a proportion of staff .
Retailers may also be able to bring other employees back part-time and benefit from up to 50 per cent of salaries still being covered by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a plan in place in order to allow retailers to return to full revenue and staffing levels over a number of months , and at least until the end of October .
On Wednesday the Treasury revealed one million UK businesses had claimed £15bn from the CJRS since is came into being following the strict lockdown on 23 March .
To date , the scheme has covered the wages of 8.4 million workers .
Sir Ed Davey became acting leader of the party after Jo Swinson lost her seat ( Photo : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats , said he would welcome a Government move to continue the furlough support scheme , but warned it could not come to a sudden halt at the end of October , the date the Government has currently committed to .
“ We have argued all along that the scheme can not just end at the end of October , ” said Mr Davey .
“ Once lockdown restrictions are eased further businesses will need time to rebuild and to improve cashflow .
They will need support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them to move through the gears and , hopefully , return to full speed .
Tej Parikh , chief economist at the IoD , said : `` Bringing the change forward would be a daunting prospect for many firms , and could lead to job losses .
While parts of the economy are starting to reopen , demand is unlikely to snap back immediately .
Companies are faced with a range of costs as they try to make their workplaces Covid-safe , and many are expecting to struggle to contribute toward furloughed salaries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , enabling businesses to bring back workers part time from July would be welcomed by directors , as a more flexible furlough would soften some of the impact . ''

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to protect pubs, clubs and hotels from changes to the Government’s furlough payment scheme that will include more salary contributions from most employees.
While the 80 per cent salary support will continue in all sectors until August as millions of workers continued to be sidelined by the coronavirus lockdown, the Chancellor will outline how Government support of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will be reduced gradually in the coming months.
Part-time for some returning workers
A Treasury source confirmed to i that Mr Sunak will reveal the plans to adjust the furlough scheme from August by the end of this week. There had been speculation that changes to the 80 per cent salary support for furloughed staff could be made in July, but the source dismissed this.
Mr Sunak is expected to tell most employers that, under a revised version of the CJRS, they will be expected to contribute at least 50 per cent of earnings of staff from August.
In an effort to reduce the costs to the Treasury of the salary support scheme, the Chancellor is also expected to allow employers to bring staff back to work on a part-time basis before August, with the Government paying up half of salaries while businesses cover the rest.
Mr Sunak is also being urged to make a special dispensation for the hospitality industry as many in the sector, including pubs, restaurants and hotels, could face ruin until social distancing rules are relaxed.
Many businesses in the hospitality sector have claimed that social distancing measures make it economically unviable for them to open because their cost would outweigh revenue as the number of customers they could allow in would be around one in six of their normal capacity.
Facing business collapses across the sector if support is reduced, Mr Sunak is expected to continue to allow pubs, restaurants and hotels to access up to 80 per cent of salaries for furloughed staff until social distancing measures are eased.
Retail sector also in line for special treatment
The retail sector may also come in for special treatment, with struggling high street stores able to benefit from the 80 per cent furlough contribution for a proportion of staff. Retailers may also be able to bring other employees back part-time and benefit from up to 50 per cent of salaries still being covered by the CJRS.
The Chancellor would put such a plan in place in order to allow retailers to return to full revenue and staffing levels over a number of months, and at least until the end of October.
On Wednesday the Treasury revealed one million UK businesses had claimed £15bn from the CJRS since is came into being following the strict lockdown on 23 March. To date, the scheme has covered the wages of 8.4 million workers.
Lib Dems warn of sudden stop to salary scheme
Ed Davey, the acting leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he would welcome a Government move to continue the furlough support scheme, but warned it could not come to a sudden halt at the end of October, the date the Government has currently committed to.
“We have argued all along that the scheme cannot just end at the end of October,” said Mr Davey. “Once lockdown restrictions are eased further businesses will need time to rebuild and to improve cashflow. They will need support over a period of time to allow them to move through the gears and, hopefully, return to full speed.
“Ending all support for employers and employees at the end of October would result in many businesses going under and many people losing their jobs.”
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has also warned that making any changes to the furlough scheme before August would cause serious issues for many businesses.
Tej Parikh, chief economist at the IoD, said: “Bringing the change forward would be a daunting prospect for many firms, and could lead to job losses. While parts of the economy are starting to reopen, demand is unlikely to snap back immediately. Companies are faced with a range of costs as they try to make their workplaces Covid-safe, and many are expecting to struggle to contribute toward furloughed salaries, even later in the year. However, enabling businesses to bring back workers part time from July would be welcomed by directors, as a more flexible furlough would soften some of the impact.”


inews--2020-05-28--West Indies captain Jason Holder wants safety assurances ahead of tour green light

July 's three-test series in England is expected to be given the go-ahead by the ECB on Friday The matches will all be played at Southampton ’ s Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford in Manchester , venues with on-site hotels that will allow both teams to remain in a bubble away from the general public for the duration of the series .
The West Indies ' tour of England in July looks set to get the go-ahead ( Photo : Getty Images ) “ Everybody has concerns due to the circumstances we are all faced with , ” Holder told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
“ We ’ ve asked a few questions and have got answers so now it ’ s a matter for the ECB and Cricket West Indies to come together to make sure the environment is safe .
“ Safety must be the first protocol – we ’ ve got to be assured of our safety .
Once we are comfortable the environment we are open to is safe then it becomes a lot easier to make a decision whether you want to go or stay .
Nasser Hussain has been critical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Images ) Asked if he thought most of his team-mates would feel the same way , Holder admitted : “ I think there will be reservations all around but once we ’ re assured of a safe environment then it may ease the minds of most players .
I can ’ t sit here now and say ‘ yes , most of the guys are willing or not ’ but I ’ m more sure if what is presented in front of us is safe I think it will ease the minds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision to play .
“ Obviously , we all miss sport .
You ’ ve seen the German Bundesliga start and other organisations are looking to get going as well .
As much as we do understand the circumstances , everyone is really eager to see professional sport back on television so if it can go ahead in a safe manner I ’ m all for it.
” Asked about the impact of playing without fans , Holder added : “ I don ’ t think it will be this way forever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be the new norm so we ’ ve got to find ways to cope , motivate and energise ourselves .
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West Indies Test captain Jason Holder says he is happy to tour England this summer as long as he is satisfied the tour is safe.
The England & Wales Cricket Board and Cricket West Indies are set to announce on Friday that a three-Test series set to be played in ‘bio-secure’ conditions has been given the green light.
The matches will all be played at Southampton’s Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford in Manchester, venues with on-site hotels that will allow both teams to remain in a bubble away from the general public for the duration of the series.
While the UK has one of the highest coronavirus death rates in the world, Covid-19 has barely touched the Caribbean.
However, after weeks of talks between the ECB and their Caribbean counterparts, the tour is now set to get the go-ahead.
West Indies players have been given the option of missing the trip if they are uncomfortable about travelling to a coronavirus hotspot.
But Holder insists he is willing to travel – as long as the guarantees over safety are upheld.
“Everybody has concerns due to the circumstances we are all faced with,” Holder told Phoenix FM’s 98 Not Out show. “We’ve asked a few questions and have got answers so now it’s a matter for the ECB and Cricket West Indies to come together to make sure the environment is safe.
“Safety must be the first protocol – we’ve got to be assured of our safety. Once we are comfortable the environment we are open to is safe then it becomes a lot easier to make a decision whether you want to go or stay.
“We are sitting back and waiting and preparing in case it actually does come off and the guys do commit to going.”
Asked if he thought most of his team-mates would feel the same way, Holder admitted: “I think there will be reservations all around but once we’re assured of a safe environment then it may ease the minds of most players. I can’t sit here now and say ‘yes, most of the guys are willing or not’ but I’m more sure if what is presented in front of us is safe I think it will ease the minds of the players and lead them to making a decision to play.
“I think the ECB has done a tremendous job to get government clearance. Again, it would only be granted if they can guarantee a safe environment not only for the players but everyone involved.
“Obviously, we all miss sport. You’ve seen the German Bundesliga start and other organisations are looking to get going as well. As much as we do understand the circumstances, everyone is really eager to see professional sport back on television so if it can go ahead in a safe manner I’m all for it.”
All three Tests, starting with the first in Southampton starting on July 8, will be played behind closed doors.
Asked about the impact of playing without fans, Holder added: “I don’t think it will be this way forever but certainly in the near future it will be the new norm so we’ve got to find ways to cope, motivate and energise ourselves.”
Meanwhile, former England captain Nasser Hussain has criticised Eoin Morgan’s reluctance to being Alex Hales back into the international fold following his failed recreational drug test before last year’s World Cup.
Morgan, England’s limited-overs captain, this week all but ruled out a recall for Hales this summer, citing a “huge breakdown in trust” that could have “derailed” England’s successful World Cup campaign that ended with a dramatic tied final against New Zealand at Lord’s last July that was won a boundary countback.
Hussain told Sky’s Cricket Show: “He has missed out on a World Cup win, one of the great finals, one of the great days ever at Lord’s. Is that not enough of a price to pay?
“I feel Morgan is pushing the point just a fraction, to be honest. I don’t know how Hales wins back the trust of the team if they don’t give him another chance. I feel they are being a bit harsh on him.
“What I would have said is ‘you have done your time and are now available for selection but I’m afraid you are back of the queue because of what you did, so you must wait your turn’.
“I’m not into this elite mateship or winning back trust – pick your best players when they are available.
“Also make sure your principles are for everyone across that team – just because you are maybe not in the inner circle or may not be quite as liked, don’t have one principle for him and another for a really nice, popular lad. Be careful with those principles, too, and don’t shoot yourself in the foot.”


inews--2020-05-28--NHS test and trace may be 'undermined' by low statutory sick pay

NHS test and trace may be 'undermined ' by low statutory sick pay Workers could ignore NHS plea to isolate under tracking programme The Government ’ s new test and trace programme risks being undermined unless the level of statutory sick pay offered to workers forced to self-isolate is increased , ministers have been warned .
Thousands of contact tracers began contacting people on the telephone to tell them they had been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 .
Boris Johnson described the test and trace initiative as the UK ’ s “ way out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the project has already become dogged by criticism after the head of the programme admitted it would not be “ world class ” from the start , and local level tracing would not happen until the end of June .
Union leaders have now warned that unless statutory sick pay is substantially increased , many workers will ignore the Government ’ s plea to do their “ civic duty ” and isolate for 14 days if they are contacted by the NHS .
Frances O ’ Grady , general secretary of the TUC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is just £95 per week – and two million workers aren ’ t even eligible for that .
Ms O'Grady has demanded that statutory sick pay is extended to all staff , and raised to the level of the real living wage , which works out at £260 a week .
TUC General secretary Frances O'Grady is urging employers to work with unions to build trust in the Government 's testing and tracing policy ( Photo : Getty ) Mr Ashworth pointed out that those who can not work from home are more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are infected with Covid-19 .
“ It is perfectly possible that you could isolate for 14 days , come out , meet somebody else again who has got the virus and have to go back in .
So this could be a huge burden for people , ” he told the BBC .
He also warned that issues , such as sick pay only being triggered once someone has been given a positive test , “ urgently needs to be ironed out ” .
During a conference call with MPs to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Baroness Dido Harding admitted that not all tracing would be possible until the end of next month .
It followed her frank description that the system would not be “ world class from day one ” .
The Prime Minister ’ s spokesman said : “ If someone ca n't work and they 're not eligible for statutory sick pay , they may be entitled to the new-style employment support allowance or to universal credit . ''

The Government’s new test and trace programme risks being undermined unless the level of statutory sick pay offered to workers forced to self-isolate is increased, ministers have been warned.
Thousands of contact tracers began contacting people on the telephone to tell them they had been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.
Boris Johnson described the test and trace initiative as the UK’s “way out” of the coronavirus crisis, but the project has already become dogged by criticism after the head of the programme admitted it would not be “world class” from the start, and local level tracing would not happen until the end of June.
Civic duty
Union leaders have now warned that unless statutory sick pay is substantially increased, many workers will ignore the Government’s plea to do their “civic duty” and isolate for 14 days if they are contacted by the NHS.
Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the TUC, said: “Statutory sick pay is just £95 per week – and two million workers aren’t even eligible for that.
“If workers can’t afford to self-isolate, then they will be forced to keep working.
“That will put them, their workmates and their local community at risk, and undermine the entire test and trace programme.”
Ms O’Grady has demanded that statutory sick pay is extended to all staff, and raised to the level of the real living wage, which works out at £260 a week.
Her concerns were echoed by Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth, who called for “enhanced” sick pay for workers to ensure they stay at home.
Mr Ashworth pointed out that those who cannot work from home are more likely to come into contact with those who are infected with Covid-19.
“It is perfectly possible that you could isolate for 14 days, come out, meet somebody else again who has got the virus and have to go back in. So this could be a huge burden for people,” he told the BBC.
He also warned that issues, such as sick pay only being triggered once someone has been given a positive test, “urgently needs to be ironed out”.
Benefits available
During a conference call with MPs to set out how the tracing programme would work, Baroness Dido Harding admitted that not all tracing would be possible until the end of next month. It followed her frank description that the system would not be “world class from day one”.
Downing Street acknowledged that some “wraparound support services” are not yet ready but insisted the core of the system was working.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “If someone can’t work and they’re not eligible for statutory sick pay, they may be entitled to the new-style employment support allowance or to universal credit.”