inews--2020-05-09--Stars pay tribute to rock'n'roll 'inspiration' Little Richard as he dies aged 87

Stars pay tribute to rock ' n'roll 'inspiration ' Little Richard as he dies aged 87 Little Richard , real name Richard Penniman , had suffered a stroke , a heart attack and hip problems in recent years His death was confirmed on Saturday by his son Danny Penniman .
The cause of death is currently unknown .
Richard helped lay the foundations for rock ' n'roll music in the 1950s , and went on to enjoy a career spanning seven decades .
He sold more than 30 million records worldwide .
Kelvin Holly , a member of Richard 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rest in peace , Richard .
This one really stings .
My thoughts and prayers go out to all my bandmates and fans all over the world .
Richard truly was the king ! ''
Richard was inducted into the inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its first group of inductees in 1986 .
He is also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame , and has Lifetime Achievement awards from both the Recording Academy and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation .
His career started as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he broke out in the mid-'50s , releasing singles including 'Tutti Frutti ' , 'Long Tall Sally ' , 'Rip It Up ' and 'The Girl Can ’ t Help It ' .
Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger led tributes , saying he had `` contributed so much to popular music '' , adding that he would `` watch his moves '' to learn from them while they toured together .
`` [ His music has ] the same raw electric energy when you play it now as when it first shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50s . ''
Sir Elton hailed Little Richard as `` without doubt ... my biggest influence '' , adding : `` Seeing him live in my teens was the most exciting event in my life at that point . ''
Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr described Little Richard as one of his `` all-time musical heroes '' , while Chic star Nile Rodgers said his death represented `` the loss of a true giant '' .
He was kicked out of the house by his father when he was 15 years old for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he also had relationships with women .
He married a secretary named Ernestine Harvin in 1959 , and adopted a son with her .
Away from music he was also known for his extravagant lifestyle , indulging in drugs , alcohol and sex parties .
He changed his ways when he saw a `` fireball '' in the sky during a concert in Sydney in 1957 , which he took as a sign from God .
Little Richard at Wembley Stadium ahead of a 1972 concert ( Photo : Getty ) In fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earth , but it was enough for Richard to give up his debauchery .
He spent much of the '60s and '70s making secular music .
Richard never returned to the peaks of his career in the '50s , but was a great influence to some of the biggest names in music history , including The Beatles , The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix .

Little Richard, one of the pioneers of rock’n’roll music, has died, aged 87.
Real name Richard Penniman, Little Richard had suffered a stroke, a heart attack and hip problems in recent years.
His death was confirmed on Saturday by his son Danny Penniman. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Richard helped lay the foundations for rock’n’roll music in the 1950s, and went on to enjoy a career spanning seven decades. He sold more than 30 million records worldwide.
‘Truly the king’
Kelvin Holly, a member of Richard’s band, said on Instagram: “Rest in peace, Richard. This one really stings. My thoughts and prayers go out to all my bandmates and fans all over the world. Richard truly was the king!”
Richard was inducted into the inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of its first group of inductees in 1986.
He is also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has Lifetime Achievement awards from both the Recording Academy and the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
His career started as a teenager in the ’40s, but he broke out in the mid-’50s, releasing singles including ‘Tutti Frutti’, ‘Long Tall Sally’, ‘Rip It Up’ and ‘The Girl Can’t Help It’.
Rolling Stones singer Sir Mick Jagger led tributes, saying he had “contributed so much to popular music”, adding that he would “watch his moves” to learn from them while they toured together.
He added: “[Little Richard] was the biggest inspiration of my early teens.
“[His music has] the same raw electric energy when you play it now as when it first shot through the music scene in the mid 50s.”
Sir Elton hailed Little Richard as “without doubt… my biggest influence”, adding: “Seeing him live in my teens was the most exciting event in my life at that point.”
Beatles drummer Sir Ringo Starr described Little Richard as one of his “all-time musical heroes”, while Chic star Nile Rodgers said his death represented “the loss of a true giant”.
Paying tribute to the singer, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page said that his songs “pioneered Rock ‘n’ Roll”.
Flamboyant performer
Richard was known for being a flamboyant performer and frequently performed in drag.
He was kicked out of the house by his father when he was 15 years old for being gay.
Despite being openly homosexual he also had relationships with women. He married a secretary named Ernestine Harvin in 1959, and adopted a son with her.
Extravagant lifestyle
Away from music he was also known for his extravagant lifestyle, indulging in drugs, alcohol and sex parties.
He changed his ways when he saw a “fireball” in the sky during a concert in Sydney in 1957, which he took as a sign from God.
In fact it was the Sputnik satellite returning to Earth, but it was enough for Richard to give up his debauchery. He spent much of the ’60s and ’70s making secular music.
Richard never returned to the peaks of his career in the ’50s, but was a great influence to some of the biggest names in music history, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix.
Speaking in 2002, Little Richard said: “Paul [McCartney] would watch me every night when I was up on stage. Paul idolised me and admired my energy.
“The way you see Mick Jagger and Tina Turner walk all over the stage is what I used to do. That’s where they all got it from.”
Tributes have poured in from those in the industry, with Nile Rodgers calling Richard’s death “the loss of a true giant”.
Musician Tim Rice said: “The genius who gave us A WOP BOP A LOO BOP A LOP BAM BOOM and plenty more is no more. RIP The Great Little Richard an indisputably unique entertainer.”


inews--2020-05-09--Fresh coronavirus outbreaks reported in South Korea and Germany after social distancing rules relaxe

Fresh coronavirus outbreaks reported in South Korea and Germany after social distancing rules relaxed Both countries are having to take measures to prevent a second spike after relaxing rules in order to open up their economies But both are having to take measures to prevent a second spike after relaxing rules in order to open up their economies .
South Korea 's capital Seoul has shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs , hostess bars and discos after dozens of coronavirus infections were linked to clubgoers who went out last weekend .
All but one case linked to one partygoer The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in South Korea ( Photo : Getty ) South Korea 's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention earlier said 18 fresh cases were reported in the 24 hours to midnight on Friday , all but one of them linked to a 29-year-old man who visited three clubs in the capital 's Itaewon district last Saturday , before testing positive on Tuesday .
But Mr Park said 16 more cases were confirmed in Seoul alone in the following hours .
He said this took the number of infections linked to clubgoers to 40 - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Incheon and Gyeonggi province towns , and one in the southern port city of Busan .
Health officials are scrambling to contain fresh outbreaks at three slaughterhouses - two in the west of Germany and one in the north .
The response is seen as a test for the government 's new strategy of getting local authorities to tackle any surge in new cases , which was agreed on Wednesday as part of a plan for gradually easing restrictions and returning to normality .
Some restaurants have re-opened in Germany ( Photo : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both carried out extensive testing and contact tracing , and have been hailed for avoiding the mass deaths that have overwhelmed other countries , but even there authorities have struggled to find the balance between saving lives and saving jobs .
Elsewhere , Pakistan bowed to economic pressure and allowed some businesses to reopen despite a surge in cases , while countries including the US , Brazil and Italy were also wrestling with how to ease curbs on business and public activity .

South Korea and Germany have both reported fresh coronavirus cases linked to relaxations to social distancing guidelines.
The two countries have been among the most successful in containing the Covid-19 pandemic.
But both are having to take measures to prevent a second spike after relaxing rules in order to open up their economies.
South Korea’s capital Seoul has shut down more than 2,100 nightclubs, hostess bars and discos after dozens of coronavirus infections were linked to clubgoers who went out last weekend.
All but one case linked to one partygoer
The measures imposed by mayor Park Won-soon came after the government urged entertainment venues to close or enforce anti-virus measures, including distancing, temperature checks, keeping customer lists and requiring employees to wear masks.
Mr Park said the closures will be maintained until the city concludes infection risks have been meaningfully lowered.
South Korea’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention earlier said 18 fresh cases were reported in the 24 hours to midnight on Friday, all but one of them linked to a 29-year-old man who visited three clubs in the capital’s Itaewon district last Saturday, before testing positive on Tuesday.
But Mr Park said 16 more cases were confirmed in Seoul alone in the following hours. He said this took the number of infections linked to clubgoers to 40 – 27 in Seoul, 12 in neighbouring Incheon and Gyeonggi province towns, and one in the southern port city of Busan.
German outbreak in slaughterhouses
Germany has seen a fresh outbreak in slaughterhouses, illustrating the challenges authorities face in reopening their economies.
Health officials are scrambling to contain fresh outbreaks at three slaughterhouses – two in the west of Germany and one in the north.
The response is seen as a test for the government’s new strategy of getting local authorities to tackle any surge in new cases, which was agreed on Wednesday as part of a plan for gradually easing restrictions and returning to normality.
Germany and South Korea have both carried out extensive testing and contact tracing, and have been hailed for avoiding the mass deaths that have overwhelmed other countries, but even there authorities have struggled to find the balance between saving lives and saving jobs.
Elsewhere, Pakistan bowed to economic pressure and allowed some businesses to reopen despite a surge in cases, while countries including the US, Brazil and Italy were also wrestling with how to ease curbs on business and public activity.
Worldwide, the virus has infected at least 3.9 million people and killed more than 270,000, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University based on data reported by governments.
Additional reporting by agencies


inews--2020-05-09--Coronavirus in the UK: Boris Johnson's double-or-nothing 200,000 testing target puts 'incredible pre

Coronavirus in the UK: Boris Johnson's double-or-nothing 200,000 testing target puts 'incredible pressure' on labs

Coronavirus in the UK : Boris Johnson 's double-or-nothing 200,000 testing target puts 'incredible pressure ' on labs The head of the Institute of Biomedical Science said a targeted approach is needed to reduce transmissions A leading scientist has criticised Boris Johnson 's pledge to hit a new target of testing 200,000 people a day for Covid-19 , saying it was a source of “ real frustration ” for laboratories .
Allan Wilson , the president of the Institute of Biomedical Science ( IBMS ) , said that knowing where , how and how often people will be tested is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Wednesday , the Prime Minister pledged to reach the new target of 200,000 daily tests by the end of May , saying his aim is to “ go even higher ” after that .
The fresh target came after scrutiny over whether the Government fudged numbers to hit its target of 100,000 daily tests by the end of April .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock had claimed that the target was hit on the last day of April , but official stats were altered to include testing kits which have been posted but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added statistical help , the Government has since failed to meet the 100,000 target every day in May so far .
`` Given the fact that there was so much turmoil around the initial target of 100,000 , to double that target , all it does is put pressure on the laboratories when it is really not required , ” Mr Wilson told BBC radio show Good Morning Scotland .
`` What we need is a much more targeted approach to how we are going to reduce transmission of this disease and reduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Deaths could have been prevented with more testing , it has been claimed ( Photo : Getty ) Mr Wilson added that there was “ very little discussion ” with laboratory services about the target increases , and that often they learned of them via the daily announcements .
`` That 's a real frustration on staff who are under incredible pressure to deliver in this challenging time , ” he said .
He further stressed that testing should be done locally , after reports that carers with Covid-19 symptoms were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get tested .
`` What we do n't seem to be able to do is join up the people who need to be tested with the testing and I think that is something we have n't done well , ” he said .
`` We get deliveries of reagents and chemicals to do testing for a period of time , but we have no guarantee that there is a next delivery coming behind that so we can maintain that capacity . ''

A leading scientist has criticised Boris Johnson‘s pledge to hit a new target of testing 200,000 people a day for Covid-19, saying it was a source of “real frustration” for laboratories.
Allan Wilson, the president of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), said that knowing where, how and how often people will be tested is much more important than setting goals.
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister pledged to reach the new target of 200,000 daily tests by the end of May, saying his aim is to “go even higher” after that.
The fresh target came after scrutiny over whether the Government fudged numbers to hit its target of 100,000 daily tests by the end of April.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock had claimed that the target was hit on the last day of April, but official stats were altered to include testing kits which have been posted but not carried out.
Even with the added statistical help, the Government has since failed to meet the 100,000 target every day in May so far.
Double or nothing
The new double-or-nothing pledge has led to fears about the strain on labs.
“Given the fact that there was so much turmoil around the initial target of 100,000, to double that target, all it does is put pressure on the laboratories when it is really not required,” Mr Wilson told BBC radio show Good Morning Scotland.
“What we need is a much more targeted approach to how we are going to reduce transmission of this disease and reduce deaths rather than another arbitrary politically-set target.”
Mr Wilson added that there was “very little discussion” with laboratory services about the target increases, and that often they learned of them via the daily announcements.
“That’s a real frustration on staff who are under incredible pressure to deliver in this challenging time,” he said.
Local testing and sporadic deliveries
He further stressed that testing should be done locally, after reports that carers with Covid-19 symptoms were told to drive hundreds of miles to get tested.
“What we don’t seem to be able to do is join up the people who need to be tested with the testing and I think that is something we haven’t done well,” he said.
The Scottish government’s target of 3,500 a day, set for April, was much more realistic, he continued.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has since announced that the country now has capacity to carry out 4,350 Covid-19 tests a day in NHS laboratories.
“It’s still in parts of the country – including Scotland – a bit of a hand-to-mouth existence for testing,” he said.
“We get deliveries of reagents and chemicals to do testing for a period of time, but we have no guarantee that there is a next delivery coming behind that so we can maintain that capacity.”


inews--2020-05-10--Coronavirus in the UK: Government flew thousands of Covid-19 samples to the US for testing

Coronavirus in the UK : Government flew thousands of Covid-19 samples to the US for testing Around 50,000 coronavirus tests were flown across the Atlantic as labs in the UK struggle to keep up with testing demand The Government sent around 50,000 coronavirus tests to the US last week for processing following “ operational issues ” in UK laboratories .
The Department of Health admitted to sending swabs across the Atlantic to be analysed in order to work around “ teething problems ” experienced by testing facilities at home .
According to The Sunday Telegraph , the samples were flown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The results for the tests will still be validated in the UK and be sent to patients as soon as possible .
Speaking on the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show , Communities and Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said sending the kits to be tested in the US showed the Government 's “ determination to get the job done '' .
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said that expanding Britain 's virus testing network meant setting up “ entirely new ” lab networks to process the swabs .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientist criticised the Government 's pledge to hit a new target of testing 200,000 people a day for the coronavirus .
Allan Wilson , the president of the Institute of Biomedical Science ( IBMS ) , said that knowing where , how and how often people will be tested is much more important than setting unrealistic goals .
`` Given the fact that there was so much turmoil around the initial target of 100,000 , to double that target , all it does is put pressure on the laboratories when it is really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC radio show Good Morning Scotland .
`` What we need is a much more targeted approach to how we are going to reduce transmission of this disease and reduce deaths rather than another arbitrary politically-set target . ''
Mr Wilson added that there was “ very little discussion ” with laboratory services about the target increases , and that often they learned of them via the daily announcements .
`` That 's a real frustration on staff who are under incredible pressure to deliver in this challenging time , ” he said @

The Government sent around 50,000 coronavirus tests to the US last week for processing following “operational issues” in UK laboratories.
The Department of Health admitted to sending swabs across the Atlantic to be analysed in order to work around “teething problems” experienced by testing facilities at home.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, the samples were flown in chartered flights from Stansted Airport.
The results for the tests will still be validated in the UK and be sent to patients as soon as possible.
‘Determination’
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, Communities and Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said sending the kits to be tested in the US showed the Government’s “determination to get the job done”.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care said that expanding Britain’s virus testing network meant setting up “entirely new” lab networks to process the swabs.
The news comes a day after a leading scientist criticised the Government’s pledge to hit a new target of testing 200,000 people a day for the coronavirus.
Strain on labs
Allan Wilson, the president of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), said that knowing where, how and how often people will be tested is much more important than setting unrealistic goals.
“Given the fact that there was so much turmoil around the initial target of 100,000, to double that target, all it does is put pressure on the laboratories when it is really not required,” Mr Wilson told BBC radio show Good Morning Scotland.
“What we need is a much more targeted approach to how we are going to reduce transmission of this disease and reduce deaths rather than another arbitrary politically-set target.”
Mr Wilson added that there was “very little discussion” with laboratory services about the target increases, and that often they learned of them via the daily announcements.
“That’s a real frustration on staff who are under incredible pressure to deliver in this challenging time,” he said.


inews--2020-05-10--Covid-19 latest: Have Boris Johnson's five tests for relaxing the lockdown been met?

Covid-19 latest : Have Boris Johnson 's five tests for relaxing the lockdown been met ?
As the PM prepares to ease restrictions on movements and encourage more people to go to work , it 's not clear every measure has been achieved 1 .
The NHS has sufficient capacity to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK This is one of the clearest tests to judge , as ministers and officials put “ saving the NHS ” at the heart of its strategy to fight coronavirus .
Apart from a couple of critical incidents in hospitals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS has operated within capacity .
There are intensive care beds available , the Nightingale hospitals remain on standby and ready to deal with any surge , and the numbers of people currently ill with Covid-19 in hospitals , both in ICU and general wards , has been falling steadily since the peak in mid-April .
2 .
A sustained and consistent fall in daily deaths from coronavirus New daily death toll announcements have been stuck above 600 for a couple of weeks , although many of these happened days or weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The downward slope of the peak in deaths has been much flatter than its upward slope , which is typical for a pandemic .
The death rate in care homes is still high , but has been falling over the past week .
3 .
Reliable data to show that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board .
Last week the Government said R was between 0.5 and 0.9 , which in practice is a huge range , because the upper end of the scale is dangerously close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak to become exponential again .
It is believed the R rate in London is 0.5 , partly because the outbreak hit the capital earlier than the rest of the country .
But in care homes the R rate is worryingly high , and last week the Government ’ s scientific emergency committee Sage , warned the Cabinet that it was not contained in this sector .
The Government has not published full data on the R rate , but that may be revealed in the coming days .
An R rate of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels ” , but given the situation in care homes it is debatable whether this test has been met .
4 .
Operational challenges including testing and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand .
However , this capacity is still far higher than it was when the five tests were first set a month ago .
And the nationwide roll-out of the NHS test , track and trace app , being piloted in the Isle of Wight , may present fresh testing challenges .
There are still problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues over buying in gowns from Turkey and the wrong specification of goggles .
5 .
Confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS .
Confidence that a second peak won ’ t happen is dependent on whether the other four tests are not only achieved but continue to be met , that the testing and contact tracing app can work properly across the country and that the changes to the lockdown are carried out incrementally , without people breaking the @ @ @ @

A month ago, the Government set five tests that need to be met before the lockdown is adjusted.
Now that Boris Johnson is about to adjust the lockdown, with some easing of restrictions and a change in the overall message from “stay at home” to “stay alert”, have those five tests actually been met?
1. The NHS has sufficient capacity to provide critical care and specialist treatment right across the UK
This is one of the clearest tests to judge, as ministers and officials put “saving the NHS” at the heart of its strategy to fight coronavirus. Apart from a couple of critical incidents in hospitals early on in the outbreak, the NHS has operated within capacity.
There are intensive care beds available, the Nightingale hospitals remain on standby and ready to deal with any surge, and the numbers of people currently ill with Covid-19 in hospitals, both in ICU and general wards, has been falling steadily since the peak in mid-April.
The Government would argue that this test has been met.
2. A sustained and consistent fall in daily deaths from coronavirus
On Saturday, England’s deputy chief medical officer told the Downing Street daily briefing that there has been a “steady and consistent fall” in deaths – not quite the same language as the test but very close to it.
New daily death toll announcements have been stuck above 600 for a couple of weeks, although many of these happened days or weeks ago and have only now been recorded. The downward slope of the peak in deaths has been much flatter than its upward slope, which is typical for a pandemic. The death rate in care homes is still high, but has been falling over the past week.
Given Professor Van Tam’s language on Saturday, it could be argued that this test has been met.
3. Reliable data to show that the rate of infection is decreasing to manageable levels across the board.
This measure has been harder to quantify than the NHS capacity test, because scientific experts can only estimate what the transmission rate, or R, is.
Last week the Government said R was between 0.5 and 0.9, which in practice is a huge range, because the upper end of the scale is dangerously close to 1, the threshold for the outbreak to become exponential again. It is believed the R rate in London is 0.5, partly because the outbreak hit the capital earlier than the rest of the country. But in care homes the R rate is worryingly high, and last week the Government’s scientific emergency committee Sage, warned the Cabinet that it was not contained in this sector.
The Government has not published full data on the R rate, but that may be revealed in the coming days. An R rate of 0.5 to 0.9 would suggest “manageable levels”, but given the situation in care homes it is debatable whether this test has been met.
4. Operational challenges including testing and PPE are in hand with supply able to meet future demand.
Testing and PPE have been two of the most contentious issues for the Government. It has struggled to sustain testing levels to the end of April target of 100,000 per day, but ministers and officials have blamed technical issues in labs.
However, this capacity is still far higher than it was when the five tests were first set a month ago. And the nationwide roll-out of the NHS test, track and trace app, being piloted in the Isle of Wight, may present fresh testing challenges. There are still problems with the sourcing of PPE, with issues over buying in gowns from Turkey and the wrong specification of goggles.
It is far from clear that this test has been met.
5. Confident that any adjustments to the current measures will not risk a second peak of infections that overwhelms the NHS.
This test has always been the hardest to gauge, because it is more of a prediction of future events rather than an easily quantifiable measure.
Confidence that a second peak won’t happen is dependent on whether the other four tests are not only achieved but continue to be met, that the testing and contact tracing app can work properly across the country and that the changes to the lockdown are carried out incrementally, without people breaking the rules en masse.
A difficult test to meet, but the Government could argue it has put provisions in place to guard against a second peak.


inews--2020-05-10--Covid-19 and shops: Primark poised to reopen stores as soon as Government lifts lockdown restriction

Covid-19 and shops: Primark poised to reopen stores as soon as Government lifts lockdown restrictions

Covid-19 and shops : Primark poised to reopen stores as soon as Government lifts lockdown restrictions Store managers are reportedly returning to branches of Primark to prepare their shops for reopening Store managers started returning to branches of Primark earlier this month to perform the necessary tasks that will allow them to open their doors as soon as they get the green light , according to industry publication Drapers .
It proceeded to shutter all 376 stores in 12 countries indefinitely , which it said would result in a loss of around £650m of net sales per month .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner Associated British Foods ( ABF ) wrote down the value of the retailer ’ s stock by £284m .
ABF also announced at the start of April that its chief executive and finance director had temporarily reduced their base pay by 50 per cent , along with Paul Marchant , chief executive of the fashion retailer .
“ Nothing matters more to us than the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers .
That is why we will only re-open our stores in the UK once we are convinced that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Primark said .
“ We are closely following all safety advice from government and will treat this as the minimum standard across all our stores.
” Primark , which unlike many of its competitors does not sell clothes online , is reportedly poised to re-open its stores ( Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images ) The British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) has called on the Government to allow retailers to decide for themselves when they are ready to open once lockdown rules are relaxed .
Recent reports have suggested that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops based on retailers ’ sizes , starting with small stores in early June .
In a letter to the Government Helen Dickinson , BRC chief executive , said : ” I read with alarm that in the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions the Government is to prioritise small shops for reopening .
This approach provides the least economic benefit and poses the greatest risk to health .
It is the worst of both worlds . ''
Ms Dickinson continued : “ Safety should be the only basis for making decisions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ a ] shop should not come into it .
“ They will make a risk assessment : if it is safe , they will open and get people back to work ; if it isn ’ t , they will not .
”

Primark is poised to reopen stores as soon as the Government relaxes lockdown rules, permitting non-essential physical shops to begin trading again.
Store managers started returning to branches of Primark earlier this month to perform the necessary tasks that will allow them to open their doors as soon as they get the green light, according to industry publication Drapers.
Primark began closing stores on 16 March, a week before the UK Government ordered all non-essential retailers to shut up shop.
It proceeded to shutter all 376 stores in 12 countries indefinitely, which it said would result in a loss of around £650m of net sales per month. In April, the fashion chain’s owner Associated British Foods (ABF) wrote down the value of the retailer’s stock by £284m.
ABF also announced at the start of April that its chief executive and finance director had temporarily reduced their base pay by 50 per cent, along with Paul Marchant, chief executive of the fashion retailer.
Safety paramount
“Nothing matters more to us than the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. That is why we will only re-open our stores in the UK once we are convinced that it is safe and right to do so,” Primark said.
“We are closely following all safety advice from government and will treat this as the minimum standard across all our stores.”
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the Government to allow retailers to decide for themselves when they are ready to open once lockdown rules are relaxed.
Recent reports have suggested that the Government is considering a phased reopening of shops based on retailers’ sizes, starting with small stores in early June.
‘Alarming’ Government approach
In a letter to the Government Helen Dickinson, BRC chief executive, said: ”I read with alarm that in the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions the Government is to prioritise small shops for reopening. This approach provides the least economic benefit and poses the greatest risk to health. It is the worst of both worlds.”
Ms Dickinson continued: “Safety should be the only basis for making decisions on reopening; [the] size of [a] shop should not come into it.
“Retailers have made detailed plans, based on BRC-Usdaw [Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers] guidance and the hard-won experience of retailers operating during lockdown.
“They will make a risk assessment: if it is safe, they will open and get people back to work; if it isn’t, they will not.”
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inews--2020-05-10--Coronavirus latest: Backlash as Government shelves 'stay at home' slogan in favour of 'stay alert'

Coronavirus latest : Backlash as Government shelves 'stay at home ' slogan in favour of 'stay alert' Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she found out about the slogan from Sunday 's newspapers After a week of mixed messages over the potential loosening of lockdown restrictions , Boris Johnson is set to announce the tag-line when he introduces an alert system to rank the level of threat from the virus on a scale of one to five in England .
However , the accompanying wording - “ Stay alert , control the virus , save lives ” - has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viruses are not visible to the naked eye and therefore hard to “ stay alert ” to .
The new Covid-19 messaging set to go alongside the new alert system The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham tweeted that it `` feels to me like a mistake to me to drop the clear '' stay at home message at such a crucial stage in the country 's fight to contain transmission .
Harry Potter author JK Rowling wrote : `` Is coronavirus sneaking around in a fake moustache and glasses ?
If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slip us a Micky Finn ?
What the hell is 'stay alert ' supposed to mean ? ''
'It 's the first I 've seen it' “ The Sunday papers is the first I ’ ve seen of the PM ’ s new slogan , ” she posted .
“ It is of course for him to decide what ’ s most appropriate for England , but given the critical point we are at in tackling the virus , # StayHomeSaveLives remains my clear message to Scotland at this stage.
” “ 'Stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back control , ' ” Jo Maugham QC , director of the Good Law Project , tweeted .
“ Its meaninglessness is its very point .
It permits each of us to act just as we desire .
And allows Government later ( i ) to deny permitting that which turns out to be bad ( ii ) to assert it urged that which turns out to be good.
” He says the new “ stay alert ” messaging actually means : “ Stay alert by staying home as much as possible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out by maintaining social distancing , washing your hands , respecting others at work.
” During the briefing , he is expected to give further details on the new alert system .
Administered by a new “ joint biosecurity centre ” , it will be able to show differing levels of threats in different parts of the country .
This could be used to inform lockdown restrictions in different cities .

The Government’s decision to replace its Covid-19 “stay at home” slogan with a new “stay alert” message has been met with widespread criticism.
After a week of mixed messages over the potential loosening of lockdown restrictions, Boris Johnson is set to announce the tag-line when he introduces an alert system to rank the level of threat from the virus on a scale of one to five in England.
However, the accompanying wording – “Stay alert, control the virus, save lives” – has been dismissed as confusing, particularly as viruses are not visible to the naked eye and therefore hard to “stay alert” to.
The Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham tweeted that it “feels to me like a mistake to me to drop the clear” stay at home message at such a crucial stage in the country’s fight to contain transmission.
Harry Potter author JK Rowling wrote: “Is coronavirus sneaking around in a fake moustache and glasses? If we drop our guard, will it slip us a Micky Finn? What the hell is ‘stay alert’ supposed to mean?”
‘It’s the first I’ve seen it’
Meanwhile, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon admitted that the first time she’d seen the new slogan was from Sunday’s newspapers.
“The Sunday papers is the first I’ve seen of the PM’s new slogan,” she posted. “It is of course for him to decide what’s most appropriate for England, but given the critical point we are at in tackling the virus, #StayHomeSaveLives remains my clear message to Scotland at this stage.”
She’d previously labelled any decision the change the “stay at home” messaging a “catastrophic mistake”.
“’Stay alert’ is the pandemic’s ‘Take back control,’” Jo Maugham QC, director of the Good Law Project, tweeted. “Its meaninglessness is its very point. It permits each of us to act just as we desire. And allows Government later (i) to deny permitting that which turns out to be bad (ii) to assert it urged that which turns out to be good.”
Roughly translated the Stay Alert campaign and it seems like a big ask pic.twitter.com/0hHVZaiaMt — James Felton (@JimMFelton) May 9, 2020
Stay alert pic.twitter.com/55kLp9A1nQ — Mr Roger Quimbly (@RogerQuimbly) May 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/jamesrbuk/status/1259227034590621697
‘Stay alert’ means ‘stay at home’, minister insists
Housing, communities and local authorities secretary Robert Jenrick has since sought to clarify the messaging during an appearance on The Andrew Marr Show.
He says the new “stay alert” messaging actually means: “Stay alert by staying home as much as possible, but stay alert when you do go out by maintaining social distancing, washing your hands, respecting others at work.”
Mr Johnson is set to chair a Cobra meeting ahead of his Downing Street address on Sunday.
During the briefing, he is expected to give further details on the new alert system. Administered by a new “joint biosecurity centre”, it will be able to show differing levels of threats in different parts of the country. This could be used to inform lockdown restrictions in different cities.
However, he will stop short of giving any precise dates for when the lockdown restrictions, first announced on 23 March, will be lifted.


inews--2020-05-10--Coronavirus latest: Tiger Eye protective goggles recalled from NHS hospitals after being found to le

Coronavirus latest: Tiger Eye protective goggles recalled from NHS hospitals after being found to leave staff at risk

Coronavirus latest : Tiger Eye protective goggles recalled from NHS hospitals after being found to leave staff at risk An urgent warning has been sent to hospitals after 16 million pairs of goggles were found to be inadequate Almost 16 million pairs of protective goggles are to be withdrawn from hospitals and care providers because they do not meet standards for coronavirus settings .
The goggles , named 'Tiger Eye ' protectors , were bought in 2009 , but after recent examination was found not to meet the clinical settings needed to protect from Covid-19 .
An urgent warning was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after 15.9 million were sent out , while a further 9.7 million remain in stockpile , according to The Sunday Telegraph .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said that the `` safety of health , care and all frontline staff is our top priority '' .
She said : `` The 'Tiger Eye protectors ' were bought in 2009 and were in CE marked boxes .
These were rechecked , and following these assessments , we have issued an alert to clinical settings advising against their use and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If settings require replacement eye protection they should contact the National Supply Disruption Line , and we are arranging replacement stock for Trusts who need immediate supply.
” File photo .
Supplies of PPE have dwindled during the crisis .
( Photo by Leon Neal - Pool/Getty Images ) The Telegraph also reported that ministers had ordered an investigation into why the goggles were made part of the pandemic stockpile if they `` failed to meet standards at their time of purchase under the Gordon Brown administration '' .
It comes amid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplying Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) to health care professionals on the front line .
It also emerged that 400,000 medical gowns imported from Turkey were impounded after being deemed not good enough for use within the NHS .
The first planeload of gowns arrived on April 22 but all are expected to be returned .
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said of the issue : “ This is a global pandemic with many countries procuring PPE , leading to shortages around the world , not just the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day to source PPE internationally and domestically , and brought together the NHS , industry and the armed forces to create a comprehensive PPE distribution network to deliver critical supplies to the frontline .
“ All deliveries of PPE are checked to ensure the equipment meets the safety and quality standards our frontline staff need .
If equipment does not meet our specifications or pass our quality assurance processes , it is not distributed to the front line.
” Last week a British Medical Association survey revealed that almost half of England ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or relied on a donation when none was available through normal NHS channels .

Millions of pairs of protective goggles are to be withdrawn from hospitals and care providers over fears that they leave staff at risk from coronavirus.
An urgent warning was sent out to hospitals across the country over the Tiger Eye goggles, which have been found not to meet the clinical standards for splash protection needed to protect from Covid-19.
According to The Sunday Telegraph, more than 25 million pairs of the goggles were bought for the national pandemic stockpile in 2009. Of those, 15.9 million have already been distributed into the healthcare system, while 9.7 million remain in stockpile.
Ministers have sought to blame the failure on the last Labour government, which made the initial order but left power more than a decade ago.
Clinical alert
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: The safety of health, care and all frontline staff is our top priority.
“The ‘Tiger Eye protectors’ were bought in 2009 and were in CE marked boxes. These were rechecked, and following these assessments, we have issued an alert to clinical settings advising against their use and we are removing them from the supply chain.
“Based on current stock assessments, Trusts should have sufficient Visors and Goggles to immediately stop using ‘Tiger Eye’ protection.
“If settings require replacement eye protection they should contact the National Supply Disruption Line, and we are arranging replacement stock for Trusts who need immediate supply.”
The Telegraph reports that ministers have ordered an investigation into why the goggles were made part of the pandemic stockpile if they “failed to meet standards at their time of purchase under the Gordon Brown administration.”
Widespread criticism
It comes amid criticism of the Government’s record on supplying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health care professionals on the front line.
Last month, the Government had publicised the arrival of 400,000 medical gowns imported from Turkey – but vast numbers have since been deemed not good enough for use within the NHS.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesman said of the issue: “This is a global pandemic with many countries procuring PPE, leading to shortages around the world, not just the UK.
“We are working night and day to source PPE internationally and domestically, and brought together the NHS, industry and the armed forces to create a comprehensive PPE distribution network to deliver critical supplies to the frontline.
“All deliveries of PPE are checked to ensure the equipment meets the safety and quality standards our frontline staff need. If equipment does not meet our specifications or pass our quality assurance processes, it is not distributed to the front line.”
Last week a British Medical Association survey revealed that almost half of England’s doctors have sourced their own PPE or relied on a donation when none was available through normal NHS channels.


inews--2020-05-10--Coronavirus latest: Boris Johnson to announce 'terror-style' Covid-19 alert system

The Prime Minister 's new alert system mirrors the way the UK warns of terror threats Boris Johnson is expected to announce a new Covid-19 alert system in England to track the spread of the virus during his address to the nation on Sunday .
The system will rank the level of threat from the virus on a scale of one to five , and adjust according to the data it receives .
However , he will stop short of giving any precise dates or timeline for when the lockdown restrictions , first announced on 23 March , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system will only apply to England , though the government is working with devolved administrations as they develop their own systems .
With alerts ranging from green ( level one ) to red ( level five ) , it will be used in a similar way to the scale used to inform the public about terror threat levels .
The new Covid-19 messaging set to go alongside the new alert system It is thought that Mr Johnson will say that England currently ranks at a level four , but is in the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three .
Administered by a new “ joint biosecurity centre ” , it will be able to show differing levels of threats in different parts of the country .
This could be used to inform lockdown restrictions in different cities .
'We 'll have to work even harder' Speaking to The Sun on Sunday , the Prime Minister said that the UK was currently entering the most dangerous stage of the battle to beat the coronavirus .
`` We 're past the peak now but we 'll have to work even harder to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said .
`` Mountaineers always say that coming down from the peak is the most dangerous bit .
That 's when you 're liable to be over-confident and make mistakes .
`` You have very few options on the climb up - but it 's on the descent you have to make sure you do n't run too fast , lose control and stumble . ''

Boris Johnson is expected to announce a new Covid-19 alert system in England to track the spread of the virus during his address to the nation on Sunday.
The system will rank the level of threat from the virus on a scale of one to five, and adjust according to the data it receives.
The Prime Minister is also set to unveil a new slogan, replacing the previous “stay at home, protect the NHS” message with “stay alert, control the virus, save lives”.
However, he will stop short of giving any precise dates or timeline for when the lockdown restrictions, first announced on 23 March, will be lifted.
Biosecurity scales
At the moment, the system will only apply to England, though the government is working with devolved administrations as they develop their own systems.
With alerts ranging from green (level one) to red (level five), it will be used in a similar way to the scale used to inform the public about terror threat levels.
It is thought that Mr Johnson will say that England currently ranks at a level four, but is in the process of moving towards a less dangerous level three.
Administered by a new “joint biosecurity centre”, it will be able to show differing levels of threats in different parts of the country. This could be used to inform lockdown restrictions in different cities.
‘We’ll have to work even harder’
Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that the UK was currently entering the most dangerous stage of the battle to beat the coronavirus.
“We’re past the peak now but we’ll have to work even harder to get every step right,” Mr Johnson said.
“Mountaineers always say that coming down from the peak is the most dangerous bit. That’s when you’re liable to be over-confident and make mistakes.
“You have very few options on the climb up – but it’s on the descent you have to make sure you don’t run too fast, lose control and stumble.”
Ahead of the televised address, Mr Johnson is set to chair a Cobra emergency committee meeting with the cabinet, devolved nations and the Mayor of London.


inews--2020-05-10--Chris Packham's Primates: why the BBC One documentary is delayed, and when it is next on

Chris Packham 's Primates : why the BBC One documentary is delayed , and when it is next on The three-episode adventure takes viewers around the world for an intimate look at how monkeys , apes and lemurs have adapted to survive New BBC documentary series Primates aims to uncover the lives of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom .
Described by the broadcaster as the “ definitive celebration of the animals you thought you knew ” , the three-episode adventure takes viewers around the world for an intimate look at how monkeys , apes and lemurs have adapted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , how they socialise and develop cultures they pass on to future generations .
“ At the heart of this ground-breaking series is incredible animal behaviour , ” reads the synopsis .
“ New technology has captured primates on their level and in their world , whether that ’ s in the treetops of a flooded forest , or the tangled undergrowth of the Sri Lankan night.
” Here 's everything you need to know about it .
The next episode has been postponed because of the Prime Ministers update tonight but Protecting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 May at 8.15pm .
The executive producer of the series is Michael Gunton , known for his work on Big Cats , Dynasties and Planet Earth II .
It took the Primates team two years to capture the footage over 28 filming expeditions across the world .
New technology allowed them to capture primates on their level , using tiny remote cameras , canopy cams and a huge , state of the heart 360 degree rig .
What can we expect from the first episode ?
Secrets of Survival explores the strategies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lemurs in different areas of the world use in order to ensure their survival .
The team follows a troop of bearded capuchins in Brazil ’ s badlands as they struggle to find food during a drought and turn to tools in order to get what they need .
Meanwhile , on a remote island off of the west African coastline , we mean the little known drill species , who must fight for a place in their hierarchy or risk exile .
Lion-tailed macaques fight squirrels for jackfruit in the Western Ghats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Congo basin , volcanic slopes are the homes of the silverback mountain gorillas .
One leader shows his softer side as a caring father raising his young .
Which key species are set to be featured ?

New BBC documentary series Primates aims to uncover the lives of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
Described by the broadcaster as the “definitive celebration of the animals you thought you knew”, the three-episode adventure takes viewers around the world for an intimate look at how monkeys, apes and lemurs have adapted to survive in the most unexpected places, how they socialise and develop cultures they pass on to future generations.
“At the heart of this ground-breaking series is incredible animal behaviour,” reads the synopsis. “New technology has captured primates on their level and in their world, whether that’s in the treetops of a flooded forest, or the tangled undergrowth of the Sri Lankan night.”
Here’s everything you need to know about it.
When does Primates start?
The next episode has been postponed because of the Prime Ministers update tonight but Protecting Primates will air next week on Sunday 17 May at 8.15pm.
Who made the series?
The executive producer of the series is Michael Gunton, known for his work on Big Cats, Dynasties and Planet Earth II.
Environmentalist and trained zoologist Chris Packham is the narrator.
It took the Primates team two years to capture the footage over 28 filming expeditions across the world.
New technology allowed them to capture primates on their level, using tiny remote cameras, canopy cams and a huge, state of the heart 360 degree rig.
What can we expect from the first episode?
Secrets of Survival explores the strategies and coping mechanisms monkeys, apes and lemurs in different areas of the world use in order to ensure their survival.
The team follows a troop of bearded capuchins in Brazil’s badlands as they struggle to find food during a drought and turn to tools in order to get what they need.
Meanwhile, on a remote island off of the west African coastline, we mean the little known drill species, who must fight for a place in their hierarchy or risk exile.
Lion-tailed macaques fight squirrels for jackfruit in the Western Ghats of India, while on the edge of the Congo basin, volcanic slopes are the homes of the silverback mountain gorillas. One leader shows his softer side as a caring father raising his young.
Problem-solving baboons and rhesus macaques also make an appearance.
Which key species are set to be featured?
Producers listed the following primates who appear in the documentary series in alphabetical order:
Barbary macaque – Morocco
Bearded capuchin – Brazil
Blue-eyed black lemur – Madagascar
Bornean orangutan – Borneo
Chimpanzee – Uganda
Common marmoset – Brazil
Drill – Bioko, Equatorial Guinea
Dusky langur – Malaysia
Gray slender loris – Sri Lanka
Golden-headed lion tamarin – Brazil
Hanuman langur – India
Kipunji – Tanzania
Lac Alaotra gentle lemur – Madagascar
Lar gibbon – Thailand
Lesser bush baby – South Africa
Lion-tailed macaque – India
Long-tailed macaque – Thailand
Mountain gorilla – Democratic Republic of Congo
Owl monkey – Argentina
Rhesus macaque – Nepal
Tapanuli orangutan – Sumatra
White-cheeked spider monkey – Brazil
White uakari – Brazil
Yellow baboon – Zambia


inews--2020-05-10--Van Der Valk filming locations? Where the ITV cop drama series was filmed

Van Der Valk filming locations ?
Where the ITV cop drama series was filmed The series follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders It follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders .
The original , starring Barry Foster as Simon `` Piet '' Van der Valk , was released in 1972 .
The remake , which stars Marc Warren in the lead role ( Hustle/ Band of Brothers/ The Good Wife ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV at 8.00pm .
Where was the Van Der Valk remake filmed ?
A truly authentic Dutch crime drama , the reboot was shot entirely on location in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam , known for it network of canals , cafes and iconic bridges .
The exact filming spots in the city have not been released by the production company ahead of the premiere , but viewers can expect to see key landmarks and tourist attractions as the series goes on .
Expect to see plenty of canals , bridges , art @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo : Unsplash/ Adrien Olichon ) Other famous shows and movies filmed in Amsterdam include Netflix series Sens8 , The Fault in Our Stars and Diamonds Are Forever , among others .
Who stars in the new cast ?
Marc Warren takes on the eponymous lead role of Simon `` Piet '' Van der Valk .
The character lives on a boat , is a bit of a loner , a little taciturn but , according to the actor , very “ comfortable in his own skin ” .
Maimie McCoy will play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trusted detective side kick .
She previously starred alongside Warren in The Musketeers , as well as appearing in White House Farm and A Confession , among others .
Marc Warren takes over as the titular Dutch detective tasked with linking the murders of two seemingly unconnected victims ( Photo : Elmer van der Marel/ITV )

Dutch detective drama Van Der Valk is back on ITV with a modern day twist and a brand new cast
It follows a team of cops led by a cynical detective as they struggle to get to grips with high profile murders.
The original, starring Barry Foster as Simon “Piet” Van der Valk, was released in 1972. The remake, which stars Marc Warren in the lead role (Hustle/ Band of Brothers/ The Good Wife), is now showing every Sunday on ITV at 8.00pm.
Where was the Van Der Valk remake filmed?
A truly authentic Dutch crime drama, the reboot was shot entirely on location in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, known for it network of canals, cafes and iconic bridges.
The exact filming spots in the city have not been released by the production company ahead of the premiere, but viewers can expect to see key landmarks and tourist attractions as the series goes on.
Other famous shows and movies filmed in Amsterdam include Netflix series Sens8, The Fault in Our Stars and Diamonds Are Forever, among others.
Who stars in the new cast?
Marc Warren takes on the eponymous lead role of Simon “Piet” Van der Valk. The character lives on a boat, is a bit of a loner, a little taciturn but, according to the actor, very “comfortable in his own skin”.
Maimie McCoy will play Lucienne Hassell, Van der Valk’s trusted detective side kick. She previously starred alongside Warren in The Musketeers, as well as appearing in White House Farm and A Confession, among others.
Elliot Barnes Worrell plays junior police officer Job Cloovers. He’s scored roles in Ready Player One, The Strangers and Dolittle in the past.
Luke Allen-Gale (Dominion/This Borgias) plays Van der Valk’s teammate Brad De Vries, Darrell D’Silva (Game of Thrones/Informer) plays hard drinking pathologist Hendrik Davis, and Emma Fielding (Les Misérables/Years and Years/Unforgotten) takes on the part of Chief Commissaris Julia Dahlman – Van der Valk’s boss.


inews--2020-05-10--Normal People ending explained: what the ambiguous finale of the BBC series means - and how it diffe

Normal People ending explained: what the ambiguous finale of the BBC series means - and how it differs from Sally Rooney's book

Normal People ending explained : what the ambiguous finale of the BBC series means - and how it differs from Sally Rooney 's book While most fans are desperate for Marianne and Connell to end up together , the real ending - as in life - is not that easy ...
It follows the love story of Marianne ( Daisy Edgar-Jones ) and Connell ( Paul Mescal ) , a young couple who are forced to overcome a series of obstacles in order to be together , including mental health needs and pressure from friends .
And while most fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end up together , the real ending - as in life - is not that easy ... Marianne and Connell have got back together , and look to finally be able to settle into a long-term relationship , when the carpet gets whipped from under their feet .
Connell is offered a place on a creative writing course in New York , which would mean leaving Marianne behind in Dublin for a year .
Connell and Marianne have to overcome many obstacles ( Photo : BBC ) He is deliberating over whether to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him towards it , not wanting to be the reason why he does not pursue his dreams .
She knows that this might mean Connell ends up living in New York full time , which would likely mean the end of any potential relationship .
Connell eventually decides to uproot his life and move , making the emotional decision while say with Marianne on the bedroom floor .
What does this mean for their future ?
It is left open ended .
The pair do not close the chapter on their love story @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long distance .
How does it compare to Rooney 's book ?
The series stays mostly loyal to the book 's ending .
In Rooney 's novel Connell becomes editor of the literary magazine at Trinity College after publishing a short story .
This leads to him being offered a place on a Master 's degree as the prestigious Cornell University in New York .
The book ends without the reader knowing what Connell decides , leaving it up to the imagination whether he decides to chase his dream in New York or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while it does not necessarily give the satisfactory ending some crave , both the book and series have been praised for their more complex and realistic takes on life .

Normal People has become the latest lockdown TV sensation, with people rushing to binge all 12 episodes of the BBC Three show, based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel.
It follows the love story of Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), a young couple who are forced to overcome a series of obstacles in order to be together, including mental health needs and pressure from friends.
And while most fans are desperate for Marianne and Connell to end up together, the real ending – as in life – is not that easy…
How the Normal People TV series ends
Marianne and Connell have got back together, and look to finally be able to settle into a long-term relationship, when the carpet gets whipped from under their feet.
Connell is offered a place on a creative writing course in New York, which would mean leaving Marianne behind in Dublin for a year.
He is deliberating over whether to take the offer, and Marianne pushes him towards it, not wanting to be the reason why he does not pursue his dreams.
She knows that this might mean Connell ends up living in New York full time, which would likely mean the end of any potential relationship.
Connell eventually decides to uproot his life and move, making the emotional decision while sat with Marianne on the bedroom floor.
What does this mean for their future? It is left open ended. The pair do not close the chapter on their love story, nor do they commit to continuing long distance.
How does it compare to Rooney’s book?
The series stays mostly loyal to the book’s ending. In Rooney’s novel Connell becomes editor of the literary magazine at Trinity College after publishing a short story.
This leads to him being offered a place on a Master’s degree as the prestigious Cornell University in New York.
The book ends without the reader knowing what Connell decides, leaving it up to the imagination whether he decides to chase his dream in New York or remain in Ireland with Marianne.
Rooney has no plans for a follow-up novel, and intended the story to remain open ended.
And while it does not necessarily give the satisfactory ending some crave, both the book and series have been praised for their more complex and realistic takes on life.


inews--2020-05-10--Marks and Spencer food delivery: full list of UK stores offering home delivery through Deliveroo, an

Marks and Spencer food delivery: full list of UK stores offering home delivery through Deliveroo, and how to order

Marks and Spencer food delivery : full list of UK stores offering home delivery through Deliveroo , and how to order Tasks like going to the supermarket to buy groceries has become trickier as life under lockdown continues for residents across the UK Most major supermarkets offer home delivery , however these delivery slots are booked fast - even if you do manage to bag a home delivery , you could be left waiting weeks for your order .
Why have M & S partnered with Deliveroo ?
“ In order to play our part in feeding the nation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our customers a same-day delivery service of essential productions , ” M & S explained in a statement .
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep the UK in lockdown , the chain decided to partner with Deliveroo instead to bring forward its delivery service by four months .
What items am I allowed to order ?
The M & S store on the app even states : “ We ’ re bringing all your M & S favourites right to your front door .
From champagne to coffee , tasty snacks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum of two products per individual items , and there is limited stock availability , so you might not be able to buy some of the more popular items .
The app says : “ This store is experiencing a high demand right now , so some items may be unavailable and your order could be rejected .
“ We ’ re here to deliver whatever we can , but if you aren ’ t able to get what you need , please check back later.
” You ’ re also able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cider and even some spirits .
You ’ ll be expected to show ID upon delivery if you buy any of these restricted items .
How do I order from M & S ?
Ordering groceries from M & S via Deliveroo is the same process as ordering any other food from the app .
Deliveroo offers contact-free delivery , so your order will be left at your front door to collect .
You ’ ll be able to track your rider ’ s progress on the app as they make their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small order fee in place on the M & S store on Deliveroo which you will be subject to if your order is less than £15 .
For example , if you only wanted to buy a loaf of bread for £1.35 , the small order fee would cost £13.65 , to bring the total cost of your order to £15 , not including the delivery and service cost .

Most major supermarkets offer home delivery, however these delivery slots are booked fast – even if you do manage to bag a home delivery, you could be left waiting weeks for your order.
M&S has partnered with food delivery service Deliveroo to try and make things easier for shoppers, offering same day deliveries for groceries.
Here’s what you should know, and how to order.
Why have M&S partnered with Deliveroo?
M&S have partnered with food delivery company Deliveroo to deliver their groceries to shoppers across the UK.
“In order to play our part in feeding the nation, we have partnered with Deliveroo to provide our customers a same-day delivery service of essential productions,” M&S explained in a statement.
M&S had plans to partner with Ocado to deliver groceries, with an initial launch date of September 2020.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep the UK in lockdown, the chain decided to partner with Deliveroo instead to bring forward its delivery service by four months.
What items am I allowed to order?
You’re allowed to order a variety of items from the M&S store on Deliveroo.
The M&S store on the app even states: “We’re bringing all your M&S favourites right to your front door. From champagne to coffee, tasty snacks to all your essentials,
“We’ve got everything you need, whenever you need it.”
There is a maximum of two products per individual items, and there is limited stock availability, so you might not be able to buy some of the more popular items.
The app says: “This store is experiencing a high demand right now, so some items may be unavailable and your order could be rejected.
“We’re here to deliver whatever we can, but if you aren’t able to get what you need, please check back later.”
You’re also able to buy alcohol, like beer, wine, cider and even some spirits. You’ll be expected to show ID upon delivery if you buy any of these restricted items.
How do I order from M&S?
Ordering groceries from M&S via Deliveroo is the same process as ordering any other food from the app.
If you’ve never used Deliveroo before, this is how to order:
Download the Deliveroo app onto your smartphone, or visit the Deliveroo website instead
Enter in your postcode and you’ll be able to see all of the restaurants and stores that are available for delivery
Search for M&S and in the search bar and tap on the store
From here, you’ll be able to browse through all the items available, adding them to your basket as you please
When you’re finished shopping, tap on the ‘checkout’ option to review your order before purchasing
Deliveroo offers contact-free delivery, so your order will be left at your front door to collect. You’ll be able to track your rider’s progress on the app as they make their way to you.
The delivery fee is £4.50, with an additional service fee of 49p.
There is also a small order fee in place on the M&S store on Deliveroo which you will be subject to if your order is less than £15.
For example, if you only wanted to buy a loaf of bread for £1.35, the small order fee would cost £13.65, to bring the total cost of your order to £15, not including the delivery and service cost.
The full list of participating stores
The M&S website states: “If you live within the catchment area of one of the 100+ BP M&S stores offering delivery, you will be able to get everything from milk and bread to pizza and wine straight to your doorstep.”
This is the full list of stores offering delivery:


inews--2020-05-10--How to book a Covid-19 test if you're a key worker: Who can be tested and where the test centres are

How to book a Covid-19 test if you 're a key worker : Who can be tested and where the test centres are 'We are making it easier , faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test' Who is eligible for the testing ?
People are eligible to apply for a test if they are experiencing symptoms and are an essential worker , aged 65 or over , or can not work from home - or if they live with someone in any of those three categories .
How can I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be tested and will I have to drive ?
You can choose between asking to be sent a home test kit or you can book an appointment at one of more than 30 regional drive-through test sites , some of which have been set up in car parks and at airports .
What does the test involve ?
After you drive to the testing site , you should remain in your vehicle for the duration of the visit .
You will be asked whether you would like to test yourself or whether you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carry it out .
How long do I have to wait for the results ?
Results from drive-through test sites should be sent out by text within 48 hours but it could take up to five days .
For home testing kits , results should be available within 72 hours from when the sample is collected .
What about employers of key workers ?
Are there plans to expand testing even more ?

The Government has expanded testing to millions of key workers and the people they live with if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19.
The DHSC says testing key workers would allow them to return to work if their results were negative.
Essential workers and those aged 65 or over are among those who can apply for and book a test online if they are experiencing symptoms.
Testing can be carried out at ‘drive-thru’ sites or via self-sampling kits that are posted out and returned.
Here is everything you need to know about testing for key workers:
Who is eligible for the testing?
People are eligible to apply for a test if they are experiencing symptoms and are an essential worker, aged 65 or over, or cannot work from home – or if they live with someone in any of those three categories.
The first group of designated key workers includes NHS and social care staff, police officers, teachers, social workers, undertakers, journalists, supermarket workers and those who work in food production.
Firefighters, local and national government staff and delivery drivers are also on the list.
People who live in the same household as key workers, and show symptoms, can also be tested.
Mr Hancock said: “We are making it easier, faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test.”
The scheme is part of the test, track and trace strategy to eventually ease lockdown measures.
Testing patients suspected to have the virus will remain the priority, though.
How can I apply for testing?
To apply for a test, you can enter your details on the gov.uk/coronavirus website.
You should receive an email or text on the same day, inviting you to book a test on the same website.
There is no charge for testing.
People should aim to get tested within three days of displaying the key coronavirus symptoms of a new continuous cough or a high temperature. This is when testing is most effective, according to the Government.
Where will I be tested and will I have to drive?
There are currently two options for where you can be tested.
You can choose between asking to be sent a home test kit or you can book an appointment at one of more than 30 regional drive-through test sites, some of which have been set up in car parks and at airports.
The introduction of home testing kits follows criticism that some people will not be able to drive to the test sites. Amazon will deliver the kits within 24 hours and Royal Mail will collect them the next day.
Are home test kits in short supply?
Initially the number of home kits will be limited, so the Government is encouraging people to attend one of the drive-through sites if possible.
The availability of each testing option will gradually increase. Slots are released at 8am every day.
What does the test involve?
Testing for coronavirus involves taking a swab of your nose and the back of your throat.
After you drive to the testing site, you should remain in your vehicle for the duration of the visit. You will be asked whether you would like to test yourself or whether you would like a swabbing assistant administrator to carry it out.
If you have ordered the home kit, you can do it yourself.
How long do I have to wait for the results?
Once you have been tested, the sample will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Three new “Lighthouse Labs”, based in Milton Keynes, Glasgow and Alderley Park in Cheshire, have been set up in three weeks to increase testing capacity.
Results from drive-through test sites should be sent out by text within 48 hours but it could take up to five days. For home testing kits, results should be available within 72 hours from when the sample is collected.
People will be given advice on any next steps that need to be taken after receiving their results.
What about employers of key workers?
Essential workers who are self-isolating can also be registered and referred for coronavirus testing by their employer.
Employers need to obtain a login for the referrals. They should email portalservicedesk@dhsc.gov.uk with two email addresses that will be used to load essential worker contact details into the employer referral portal. Once the employer’s details have been verified, they will be sent two login credentials for the portal.
Then, essential workers who have been referred will receive a text with a unique invitation code to book a test for themselves or their household members at one of the regional sites.
Are there plans to expand testing even more?
The Government wants to boost the number of drive-through testing sites, with plans to have 50 open by the end of April. The aim is to ensure that most people will not have to drive more than 45 minutes to get tested.
A network of new mobile testing units designed by Army engineers is being set up to travel to care homes, police stations and prisons where there is demand for testing.
The units can be “easily set up in under 20 minutes”, according to the Government.
Packages of satellite test kits will also be sent directly to care homes across England to enable testing of symptomatic residents.


inews--2020-05-10--Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog? UK's coronavirus lockdown rules on travelling explained

Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog ?
UK 's coronavirus lockdown rules on travelling explained With social distancing measures tightened up and life under lockdown continuing , some people have questions about what they can still do Under government guidance , people are allowed to go out once daily for exercise - but does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog ?
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk ?
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government has clarified that only essential travel should be undertaken , and that daily exercise should occur locally and close to home .
`` Stay local and use open spaces near to your home where possible – do not travel unnecessarily , '' the guidance states .
As lockdown rules continue to be enforced , The National Police Chiefs ’ Council ( NPCC ) has issued guidance for people about what they can and can not do when leaving their homes .
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaving your home : What you ’ re not allowed to do is drive for a prolonged period of time for only a brief amount of exercise , or take a short walk to something like a park bench where you sit for a long period .
Given current circumstances , you probably should not be driving to a separate location to exercise or walk your dog , but in some cases it is permitted .
In the list released by the government , it stated : “ Parks will remain open only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day .
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus .
Their statement said : “ We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses , cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus , and by the end of Tuesday 24 March , we will close all our car parks .
“ We believe it is important that people do not travel , and instead stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Under government guidance, people are now allowed to go outside for more than their once daily exercise – in fact, outdoor exercise is now no longer limited. But does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog?
Here’s what you should know.
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk?
Current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons you should be leaving your home:
Daily exercise (which includes walking your dog)
Shopping for essentials
Travelling to and from work
To fulfil medical needs
The UK Government has now updated the daily exercise allowance, from one form of daily exercise a day to an unlimited amount of exercise each day.
This will be permitted from Wednesday 13 May, and social distancing measures will still need to be followed.
Boris Johnson said: “From this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise.”
Driving to other destinations to do this exercise, which includes dog walking, is also allowed.
“You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household,” Johnson explained.
Are parks closed?
In the list released by the government, it stated: “Parks will remain open only for individuals and households to exercise.
“Communal spaces within parks such as playgrounds and football pitches will be closed.”
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus.
Their statement said: “We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses, cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus, and by the end of Tuesday 24 March, we will close all our car parks.
“We believe it is important that people do not travel, and instead stay at home and observe social distancing measures.”


inews--2020-05-10--How will lockdown be eased? Prime Minister expected to relax some of the UK coronavirus rules - but

How will lockdown be eased? Prime Minister expected to relax some of the UK coronavirus rules - but which ones?

How will lockdown be eased ?
Prime Minister expected to relax some of the UK coronavirus rules - but which ones ?
The Prime Minister said the Government will proceed with 'maximum caution ' when it comes to easing the lockdown '' I think we 've got to understand that this is a pandemic and a virus that spreads so easily that we have to be very cautious as we look at how we come out of the current lockdown . ''
When could any changes be announced ?
Any changes that may be implemented next week are still under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministers on Thursday to review if it is safe to ease the measures across England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland .
What has the media said about the lockdown ?
The main focus for easing the restrictions is likely to be about restarting the economy and allowing some people to return to work without risking their health .
According to the Daily Mirror , employees at workplaces that stayed open during the lockdown will be encouraged to return .
Like other papers , the Telegraph also reports that people are likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outdoors from next week .
This could include unlimited exercise outdoors - rather than just once a day as the current guidelines state - with the two-metre rule still in place .
The Sun 's `` Happy Monday '' front page on 7 May says `` go out to exercise all you like '' and `` sit in park 2m from your pals '' while the Daily Mail says `` picnics , parks trips and countryside outings back on '' .
What has the Government said ?
`` The Prime Minister said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easement in the existing guidelines that we are not going to do anything that risks a second peak .
`` We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and save lives .
We will be guided at every step by the science and the data and we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required , '' he said .

The UK is waiting patiently for Sunday when the Government has indicated it could announce a slight easing of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Boris Johnson has pledged to set out a “roadmap” of how Britain can slowly begin returning to normal life, with expectations that some measures will change from Monday.
However there have been conflicting reports about what freedoms Britons may be allowed, with fears that there may be some over-excitement.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis told Sky News “it would be wrong to get too carried away”.
“I think we’ve got to understand that this is a pandemic and a virus that spreads so easily that we have to be very cautious as we look at how we come out of the current lockdown.”
“The worst thing that could happen would be to have a very fast, quick and dangerous second peak to this virus,” he added.
When could any changes be announced?
Any changes that may be implemented next week are still under discussion. Boris Johnson is meeting with ministers on Thursday to review if it is safe to ease the measures across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The priority is ensuring the rate of infection of Covid-19 does not increase with any changes.
The Prime Minister will make a statement on Sunday.
What has the media said about the lockdown?
It is widely reported that the Government is going to scrap its key “stay at home” message from next week, and replace it with a new slogan.
The main focus for easing the restrictions is likely to be about restarting the economy and allowing some people to return to work without risking their health. According to the Daily Mirror, employees at workplaces that stayed open during the lockdown will be encouraged to return.
Some outlets have reported that the Government will advise Britons to wear face masks on public transport and in shops and offices where it is harder to stick to social distancing rules.
Despite some reports about shops opening as long as social distancing can take place, The Daily Telegraph says non-essential retailers, including garden centres, will have to hold on a little longer before fully reopening.
Like other papers, the Telegraph also reports that people are likely to be allowed to spend more time outdoors from next week. This could include unlimited exercise outdoors – rather than just once a day as the current guidelines state – with the two-metre rule still in place.
The Sun‘s “Happy Monday” front page on 7 May says “go out to exercise all you like” and “sit in park 2m from your pals” while the Daily Mail says “picnics, parks trips and countryside outings back on”.
The Guardian says “picnics, sunbathing and unlimited rambles will be among the first activities to be allowed when the lockdown loosens”.
In The Times, a report reads that “open-air sporting activities”, such as tennis, golf and fishing, could be allowed.
It also says the Government is considering allowing people to meet with a limited number of family and friends in some way.
The Telegraph says restaurants, bars and cafes will remain closed for now.
According to The Guardian and the Mirror, year six pupils will be going back to school from June in England.
What has the Government said?
Boris Johnson has said the Government will proceed with “maximum caution” when it comes to easing the lockdown and that nothing will be done to risk a second Covid-19 peak.
Any changes will be guided by the science, said his official spokesman.
“The Prime Minister said that in considering whether there could be any easement in the existing guidelines that we are not going to do anything that risks a second peak.
“We will advance with maximum caution in order to protect the NHS and save lives. We will be guided at every step by the science and the data and we will closely track the impact of any easing of the social distancing measures and will not hesitate to tighten the rules if required,” he said.
Downing Street said Mr Johnson wanted to maintain the four-nation approach to coronavirus measures which has existed so far.
It comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the lockdown in Scotland is set to continue, and that the various media reports about easing restrictions had not been discussed with the Scottish government.
Ms Sturgeon said she “may” be prepared “in the immediate future” to agree to a change in guidance only allowing people out for exercise once a day.
“The other possible changes that are reported in the media, such as encouraging more people back to work now, opening beer gardens, or encouraging more use of public transport, would not in my judgment be safe for us to make yet,” she added.
“And I particularly strongly believe for us to drop the clear, well-understood stay at home message right now could be a potentially catastrophic mistake.”


inews--2020-05-10--Animal Crossing May Day Maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, where to get tickets and h

Animal Crossing May Day Maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, where to get tickets and how long the island lasts

Animal Crossing May Day Maze : how to complete the New Horizons challenge , where to get tickets and how @ @ @ @ @ game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of @ @ @ @ @ 8 May How to get the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day update The @ @ @ @ @ free ( Image : Nintendo ) Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 @ @ @ @ @ yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze - so this may @ @ @ @ @ How to conquer the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze The mazes are @ @ @ @ @ be slightly different for each user , but there are some common rules that apply @ @ @ @ @ got a new challenge on their hands ( Photo : Nintendo ) How to get @ @ @ @ @ Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze

Housebound fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been keeping busy lately, but their horizons are set to expand with a new update.
The game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of the Spring celebration on Friday 8 May.
Inspired by the North American public holiday Labour Day, May Day is celebrated across Europe to mark the new season.
And this challenge is quite unlike any of the updates we have seen so far.
The feature opens up a maze to explore and there are even some prizes along the way.
How to get the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day update
Grabbing tickets for May Day is actually very simple and completely free of charge.
First, head to Resident Services where Tom Nook will guide you to the airport.
When at the terminal, collect your tickets and select the “I’d like to fly” button and you’ll be whisked to May Day island.
Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 May and it is not yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze – so this may be your only chance.
How to conquer the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
Upon arrival on May Day island you will find it is only you versus a giant maze – with no tools to help.
The mazes are chosen at random so will be slightly different for each user, but there are some common rules that apply throughout.
First, you can use your shovel to dig up shrubs
Eat a piece of fruit first to bolster your strength ahead of removing a tree or smashing a rock
You can get jump over the square holes but have to walk at them in a straight line
Worn axes will only have enough strength to slash one tree.
How to get Rover’s suitcase to complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
You will met Rover the cat at the end of the maze – a familiar face for seasoned players of the Animal Crossing games.
He will give you an exclusive suitcase as confirmation you have completed the maze challenge, and will be posted directly to your house by the dodos when you fly back.
Ensure you pick up the bell tokens before you leave too – they could come in handy later.


inews--2020-05-10--What is a social bubble? How the UK's coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see

What is a social bubble? How the UK's coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see your loved ones

What is a social bubble ?
How the UK 's coronavirus lockdown rules could be eased to allow you to see your loved ones Social bubbles mean people could see family and friends in a controlled way Many people , who have followed the rules to stay at home and not mix with anyone outside their own household , have not seen their family and friends for weeks .
`` Social bubbles are based on the idea that people have ‘ close friends and family ’ with whom they interact most frequently .
On the other hand there are strangers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then never see again , '' says Dr Joshua Moon , a research fellow in sustainability research methods in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex Business School .
Expanding that bubble as the country seeks to gradually ease its lockdown restrictions would allow you to see more family and friends .
The group could be made up of people from two or more households .
However it is likely that everyone would have to agree to be in just one social bubble and not meet anyone outside that group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that socialising can take place in a controlled way , and it will make contact tracing efforts easier .
Dr Moon says : `` The notion of social bubbles means that those individuals with whom you interact most frequently are part of your 'bubble ' .
These are both the people you are most likely to infect and the people who are easiest to track down when contact tracing . ''
`` Strangers are less likely to be infected but [ are ] also harder to recall when you ’ re being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to easing lockdown , it is therefore easier for people to be allowed to meet with individuals in their social bubbles because those contacts can be traced and isolated more easily , thereby reducing onward transmission , '' Dr Moon adds .
Social distancing measures - such as keeping two metres apart - are still likely to apply within the bubbles .
And if anyone in the group shows symptoms of coronavirus , it is likely that all members will have to self-isolate .
Is the UK considering this ?
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether social bubbles would be considered under relaxed lockdown measures , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman said : `` We have said that there is extensive work going on in Government to look at the next phase of the coronavirus response and we have also talked about how we could relax measures in some areas and toughen them in others .
`` But in terms of specific details you will have to wait until such a time as we have the full medical and scientific advice and we are ready to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anywhere else considering social bubbles ?
`` We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others ( the number is under consideration ) outside their own household in a group or 'bubble ' that acts as a single , self-contained unit , without connections to other households or 'bubbles ' .
It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings , ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble , '' it reads .

The Government has announced that some of the lockdown conditions to slow the spread of coronavirus are to be eased for people living in England.
One of the changes is that individuals can meet up with one person from another household in an outdoor space as long as they stick to social distancing rules.
Many people, who have followed the rules to stay at home and not mix with anyone outside their own household, have not seen their family and friends for weeks.
Larger reunions remain off the cards for now but the Government has said it is looking at how to allow people to safely see their friends and family in the future while “continuing to limit the risk of chains of transmission”.
One idea that could be considered is social bubbles, which is being used in some other countries.
With no firm plans in place, how the bubbles would work in the UK remains speculative for now.
What is a social bubble?
At the moment, the people you live with form your social bubble.
Expanding that bubble as the country seeks to gradually ease its lockdown restrictions would allow you to see more family and friends. The group could be made up of people from two or more households.
“Social bubbles are based on the idea that people have ‘close friends and family’ with whom they interact most frequently. On the other hand there are strangers with whom people interact once or twice then never see again,” says Dr Joshua Moon, a research fellow in sustainability research methods in the Science Policy Research Unit at the University of Sussex Business School.
It is likely that everyone would have to agree to be in just one social bubble and not meet anyone outside that group to avoid spreading the virus. It means that socialising can take place in a controlled way, and it will make contact tracing efforts easier.
Dr Moon says: “The notion of social bubbles means that those individuals with whom you interact most frequently are part of your ‘bubble’. These are both the people you are most likely to infect and the people who are easiest to track down when contact tracing.”
“Strangers are less likely to be infected but [are] also harder to recall when you’re being interviewed by a contact tracer. When it comes to easing lockdown, it is therefore easier for people to be allowed to meet with individuals in their social bubbles because those contacts can be traced and isolated more easily, thereby reducing onward transmission,” Dr Moon adds.
Social bubbles could lead to difficult decisions about group formations, with some family members and friends being left out.
In the first instance, it’s likely that the bubbles would be able to meet outside, where risk of transmission is lower than in indoor spaces.
Is the UK considering this?
The Government says it recognises the lockdown has affected people who are isolated, vulnerable and who live alone.
It’s 50-page Covid-19 recovery strategy says it has asked the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies to “examine whether, when and how it can safely change the regulations to allow people to expand their household group to include one other household in the same exclusive group”.
“The intention of this change would be to allow those who are isolated some more social contact, and to reduce the most harmful effects of the current social restrictions, while continuing to limit the risk of chains of transmission. It would also support some families to return to work by, for example, allowing two households to share childcare,” the plan reads.
This could be based on the bubbles model in New Zealand.
Is anywhere else considering social bubbles?
Scotland
A paper from the Scottish Government’s Framework for Decision Making, on options for easing lockdown restrictions, suggests allowing people to socialise within “bubbles” of named people outside their own household.
“We are considering if and how we could make changes to allow people to meet with a small number of others (the number is under consideration) outside their own household in a group or ‘bubble’ that acts as a single, self-contained unit, without connections to other households or ‘bubbles’. It is possible that this option would be introduced first for outdoor meetings, ahead of any change to permit indoor meetings of the bubble,” it reads.
Maintaining hygiene measures and social distancing should continue within the group, the document says.
“If anyone in the group developed symptoms of the disease, those people would need to self-isolate immediately for seven days, and the remainder of the bubble for 14 days,” it adds.
Guernsey
On the Channel Island of Guernsey, households can socialise with members of another. But the bubble applies to entire households so individuals cannot form separate groups.
However social distancing measures do not have to be observed.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, households can expand their bubble to include people who ideally live nearby.
The government gives the following examples: “If a relative or loved one lives locally and is currently alone, you can extend your bubble to include them.
“If you are returning to work and need to make childcare or other care arrangements for those already in your bubble, a care provider can join your bubble,” it adds.
Belgium
According to a leaked memo, the Belgian government has been considering allowing people to form social bubbles of 10 people to spend time together on weekends.
All 10 people must agree to only socialise within their bubble – they cannot meet people outside the group of 10.
Germany
In Germany, measures to ease the lockdown include allowing people from two households to meet.
However, the country has also launched an “emergency brake” mechanism, which would allow the government to renew restrictions if the rate of infection begins to climb again.
This article was updated at 10:50am on 12/05/2020 following the Government’s changes to the lockdown restrictions in England