inews--2020-05-29--When will hairdressers reopen? Date salons could open under UK plans to end coronavirus lockdown

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

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


inews--2020-05-29--Donald Trump: Twitter puts violence warning on President's George Floyd tweet after he says 'when th

Donald Trump: Twitter puts violence warning on President's George Floyd tweet after he says 'when the looting stars, the shooting starts'

Donald Trump : Twitter puts violence warning on President 's George Floyd tweet after he says 'when the looting stars , the shooting starts' The President was addressing the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis , US Twitter has hidden a tweet by Donald Trump because it `` violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence '' , according to the social media platform .
Rather than delete the post altogether , however , Twitter has instead made it not immediately visible on the president 's profile , and masked it behind a warning note , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter rules about glorifying violence .
`` However , Twitter has determined that it may be in the public ’ s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible . ''
Anyone can view Mr Trump 's tweet by clicking `` view '' , and also `` retweet '' it with a comment , though it can not be `` liked '' or responded to .
The post in question concerns the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd , a black man who died while in police custody in the US city of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a police officer named Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes .
Mr Floyd had been arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit $ 20 ( £16 ) note .
Widely circulated video footage of his arrest shows Mr Floyd shirtless and unarmed and telling the officer he can not breathe .
Paramedics are later seen lifting his limp body onto a stretcher .
He was pronounced dead in hospital .
Since Mr Floyd 's death , unrest has gripped the Minnesota city and a state of emergency has been declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over consecutive nights .
Initially , the US President said : `` I can ’ t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City , Minneapolis .
A total lack of leadership .
Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor , Jacob Frey , get his act together and bring the City under control , or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right ... .. '' A protester holds a sign while demonstrating against the death of George Floyd outside the 3rd Precinct Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo : Getty ) It reads : `` ... .These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd , and I won ’ t let that happen .
Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way .
Any difficulty and we will assume control but , when the looting starts , the shooting starts .
Thank you ! ''
This is the first time the social media company has used the tool on Mr Trump .
The same post remains unaltered on Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We have a different policy than Twitter on this .
I believe strongly that Facebook shouldn ’ t be the arbiter of truth of everything that people say online.
” Did Twitter criticize Obama for his 'you can keep your Dr. ' ? ''

Twitter has hidden a tweet by Donald Trump because it “violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence”, according to the social media platform.
Rather than delete the post altogether, however, Twitter has instead made it not immediately visible on the president’s profile, and masked it behind a warning note, which says: “This Tweet violated the Twitter rules about glorifying violence.
“However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public’s interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.”
Anyone can view Mr Trump’s tweet by clicking “view”, and also “retweet” it with a comment, though it cannot be “liked” or responded to.
The post in question concerns the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while in police custody in the US city of Minneapolis.
National Guard
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1266231100780744704
The 46-year-old died on Monday after a police officer named Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes. Mr Floyd had been arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 (£16) note.
Widely circulated video footage of his arrest shows Mr Floyd shirtless and unarmed and telling the officer he cannot breathe. Paramedics are later seen lifting his limp body onto a stretcher. He was pronounced dead in hospital.
Since Mr Floyd’s death, unrest has gripped the Minnesota city and a state of emergency has been declared due to reports of violence and looting over consecutive nights.
Mr Trump has posted on numerous occasions about the situation.
Initially, the US President said: “I can’t stand back & watch this happen to a great American City, Minneapolis. A total lack of leadership. Either the very weak Radical Left Mayor, Jacob Frey, get his act together and bring the City under control, or I will send in the National Guard & get the job done right…..”
‘I can’t breathe’
His follow up post has been hidden, but can be accessed via a direct link.
It reads: “….These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won’t let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!”
Twitter last year announced a policy to add a warning message to, rather than delete, tweets from public figures that break its rules.
This is the first time the social media company has used the tool on Mr Trump. The same post remains unaltered on Facebook, without any warning attached.
The President said: “Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is today criticizing Twitter.
“We have a different policy than Twitter on this. I believe strongly that Facebook shouldn’t be the arbiter of truth of everything that people say online.” Did Twitter criticize Obama for his ‘you can keep your Dr.’?”
Any non-public figure who posted the same message on Twitter would have had their tweet removed, and might also have had their account suspended.


inews--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Why the World Health Organisation is warning the UK public to be on 'constant defence'

Coronavirus: Why the World Health Organisation is warning the UK public to be on 'constant defence' for Covid-19

Coronavirus : Why the World Health Organisation is warning the UK public to be on 'constant defence ' for Covid-19 Cautionary note comes as Boris Johnson eases lockdown restrictions and begins opening up the economy The World Health Organisation is warning that coronavirus “ has not gone away ” and the public has to be on “ constant defence ” as Boris Johnson prepares to ease England ’ s lockdown restrictions and begin opening up the economy .
The Prime Minister has argued that the steps are justified by falling infection and death rates , as well as confidence that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wave of the disease .
His cautiously optimistic message is balanced by warnings from scientists that the epidemic is far from beaten and evidence that Britain is lagging behind other European countries in combating the spread of the virus .
The infection remains more prevalent than in other western European nations , with 377 more deaths and nearly 1,900 new laboratory-confirmed cases reported on Thursday .
The R number - the reproductive rate of coronavirus- is estimated at between 0.7 and 0.9 , but Sir Patrick Vallance , Government ’ s chief scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hovering close to one in parts of the country .
The WHO ’ s Covid-19 special envoy , Dr David Nabarro , warned “ this virus has not gone away ” and said the public should not expect a rapid return to their pre-pandemic lives .
“ What was happening through the lockdown was that a very large amount of illness was prevented from becoming totally catastrophic right across the country and the outbreaks that did occur subsided and were contained , ” he told BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the minimum possible level by being on constant defence and at the same time by being very focused on where , if it is necessary , to have further movement restrictions where these are put in place.
” He said : “ I don ’ t think people should feel it is going to go on constantly with everybody being in lockdown , but it will be a different normal from that that we were used to six or seven months ago .
“ We will have to be more respectful when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other people , particularly in very confined spaces where we know this virus can easily transmit.
” Dr Nabarro warned that virus levels would increase in the winter when colder weather forced people indoors and said it would be important over coming months for the public to make “ choices that will enable us to live with this virus as a threat and at the same time get on with life ” .

The World Health Organisation is warning that coronavirus “has not gone away” and the public has to be on “constant defence” as Boris Johnson prepares to ease England’s lockdown restrictions and begin opening up the economy.
The Prime Minister has argued that the steps are justified by falling infection and death rates, as well as confidence that the nation will not face a second wave of the disease.
His cautiously optimistic message is balanced by warnings from scientists that the epidemic is far from beaten and evidence that Britain is lagging behind other European countries in combating the spread of the virus.
The infection remains more prevalent than in other western European nations, with 377 more deaths and nearly 1,900 new laboratory-confirmed cases reported on Thursday.
‘Catastrophe’ averted
The R number – the reproductive rate of coronavirus– is estimated at between 0.7 and 0.9, but Sir Patrick Vallance, Government’s chief scientific adviser, has cautioned that it is hovering close to one in parts of the country.
For instance, numbers of patients admitted to hospital with Covid-like symptoms in Greater Manchester have remained broadly unchanged.
The WHO’s Covid-19 special envoy, Dr David Nabarro, warned “this virus has not gone away” and said the public should not expect a rapid return to their pre-pandemic lives.
“What was happening through the lockdown was that a very large amount of illness was prevented from becoming totally catastrophic right across the country and the outbreaks that did occur subsided and were contained,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.
A ‘different normal’
“Now we have to keep them at the minimum possible level by being on constant defence and at the same time by being very focused on where, if it is necessary, to have further movement restrictions where these are put in place.”
He said: “I don’t think people should feel it is going to go on constantly with everybody being in lockdown, but it will be a different normal from that that we were used to six or seven months ago.
“We will have to be more respectful when it comes to how we relate to other people, particularly in very confined spaces where we know this virus can easily transmit.”
Dr Nabarro warned that virus levels would increase in the winter when colder weather forced people indoors and said it would be important over coming months for the public to make “choices that will enable us to live with this virus as a threat and at the same time get on with life”.


inews--2020-05-29--The ten best TV shows to watch this week, from Space Force to Cardinal

The ten best TV shows to watch this week , from Space Force to Cardinal There 's also Alan Carr 's Epic Gameshow , Philharmonia from Walter Presents and Hitched At Home on Channel 4 In June 2018 , Donald Trump announced the creation of a new military division to conquer space .
This new workplace comedy mercilessly skewers the President ’ s ridiculed plan and Mike Pence ’ s promise to get American “ boots on the Moon ” by 2024 .
It has a fine pedigree : it comes from Greg Daniels , who adapted the American version @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Steve Carell , also stars here .
Bullseye , Play Your Cards Right and Strike It Lucky return in this flamboyant series resurrecting Britain ’ s classic game shows .
The cheesy , cheeky jokes are back too , as Alan Carr steps into the shoes of Bruce Forsyth and Jim Bowen .
A welcome reminder that Saturday night telly doesn ’ t have to be a write-off .
Ella Fitzgerald : Just One Of Those Things Ella Fitzgerald ’ s 50-year singing career began at a little music hall in Harlem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1934 .
Through archival footage and interviews with legends such as Smokey Robinson , Norma Miller and Tony Bennett , this film follows the Queen of Jazz as she fought for civil rights and reconciled her fame with an intensely private family life .
Rather than a gawking circus show , this documentary is a kind-hearted introduction to conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade .
As well as learning about their life sharing the same body , we also get an insight into what it is like to be a Mexican living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ presidency .
Another belter from Walter Presents , this French thriller has been compared to Black Swan .
It centres on Hélène , a controversial conductor brought back to Paris to take charge of the Philharmonia orchestra despite protestations from the musicians and director .
Her tenure , it is revealed , comes only after the sudden death of her predecessor .
At once eye-opening and heartbreaking , this original documentary made for Sky ’ s newest channel sees Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford investigate the plastic pollution plaguing Lake Victoria , source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s illegal plastic bag trade to our reliance on single-use plastic , Crawford and her team unveil the true effects of pollution on one of the world ’ s most important rivers .
Patrick and Louise were meant to get married this year , but lockdown put the kibosh on their plans .
Luckily , Channel 4 ’ s very own Cupid , First Dates ’ Fred Sirieix , was on hand to organise virtual stag and hen dos , source suits and rings and officiate a digital ceremony for the couple .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , this might be one of Channel 4 ’ s oddest – but most generous – shows yet .
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall reunite to present this new special aiming to help foundlings – babies abandoned within hours of being born – uncover the truth about their past .
With the marvels of DNA technology and good old-fashioned detective work , four foundlings are helped to uncover their birthdays , their parents and their true identities .
The brightest stars of British comedy have been given free rein to entertain the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could possibly go wrong ?
In this 15-minute opener , Bob Mortimer brings his viral “ Train Guy ” sketch to the masses , while Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke engage in a lip sync battle .
The Canadian detective series makes the jump from BBC Four to BBC Two for its fourth season .
Cardinal ( Billy Campbell ) and Delorme ( Karine Vanasse ) are back on duty just as the freezing winter is setting in , and set to work on a missing person case when the husband of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work .

Space Force
Friday 29 May, Netflix
In June 2018, Donald Trump announced the creation of a new military division to conquer space. This new workplace comedy mercilessly skewers the President’s ridiculed plan and Mike Pence’s promise to get American “boots on the Moon” by 2024. It has a fine pedigree: it comes from Greg Daniels, who adapted the American version of The Office, and its lead, Steve Carell, also stars here.
Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow
Saturday 30 May, 8.15pm, ITV
Bullseye, Play Your Cards Right and Strike It Lucky return in this flamboyant series resurrecting Britain’s classic game shows. The cheesy, cheeky jokes are back too, as Alan Carr steps into the shoes of Bruce Forsyth and Jim Bowen. A welcome reminder that Saturday night telly doesn’t have to be a write-off.
Ella Fitzgerald: Just One Of Those Things
Saturday 30 May, 9.30pm, BBC Two
Ella Fitzgerald’s 50-year singing career began at a little music hall in Harlem, where she won a talent contest in 1934. Through archival footage and interviews with legends such as Smokey Robinson, Norma Miller and Tony Bennett, this film follows the Queen of Jazz as she fought for civil rights and reconciled her fame with an intensely private family life.
Two Sisters, One Body
Sunday 31 May, 9.15pm, Channel 4
Rather than a gawking circus show, this documentary is a kind-hearted introduction to conjoined twins Carmen and Lupita Andrade. As well as learning about their life sharing the same body, we also get an insight into what it is like to be a Mexican living in America under Donald Trump’s presidency.
Philharmonia
Sunday 31 May, 11.15pm, Channel 4
Another belter from Walter Presents, this French thriller has been compared to Black Swan. It centres on Hélène, a controversial conductor brought back to Paris to take charge of the Philharmonia orchestra despite protestations from the musicians and director. Her tenure, it is revealed, comes only after the sudden death of her predecessor.
The Plastic Nile
Monday 1 June, 9pm, Sky Documentaries
At once eye-opening and heartbreaking, this original documentary made for Sky’s newest channel sees Sky News correspondent Alex Crawford investigate the plastic pollution plaguing Lake Victoria, source of the Nile. From Kenya’s illegal plastic bag trade to our reliance on single-use plastic, Crawford and her team unveil the true effects of pollution on one of the world’s most important rivers.
Hitched At Home: Our Lockdown Wedding
Monday 1 June, 9pm, Channel 4
Patrick and Louise were meant to get married this year, but lockdown put the kibosh on their plans. Luckily, Channel 4’s very own Cupid, First Dates’ Fred Sirieix, was on hand to organise virtual stag and hen dos, source suits and rings and officiate a digital ceremony for the couple. With a guest list jam-packed with celebs, this might be one of Channel 4’s oddest – but most generous – shows yet.
Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace
Monday 1 June, 9pm, ITV
Nicky Campbell and Davina McCall reunite to present this new special aiming to help foundlings – babies abandoned within hours of being born – uncover the truth about their past. With the marvels of DNA technology and good old-fashioned detective work, four foundlings are helped to uncover their birthdays, their parents and their true identities.
Comedians: Home Alone
Monday 1 June, 10pm, BBC Two
The brightest stars of British comedy have been given free rein to entertain the nation in whichever way they please. What could possibly go wrong? In this 15-minute opener, Bob Mortimer brings his viral “Train Guy” sketch to the masses, while Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke engage in a lip sync battle.
Cardinal
Wednesday 3 June, 9pm, BBC Two
The Canadian detective series makes the jump from BBC Four to BBC Two for its fourth season. Cardinal (Billy Campbell) and Delorme (Karine Vanasse) are back on duty just as the freezing winter is setting in, and set to work on a missing person case when the husband of a local politician fails to come home from work.


inews--2020-05-29--Social distancing UK rules: What the Government says about 2m guidelines changing to 1m - and what o

Social distancing UK rules: What the Government says about 2m guidelines changing to 1m - and what other countries are doing

Social distancing UK rules : What the Government says about 2m guidelines changing to 1m - and what other countries are doing Some countries have switched to one-metre rule as they begin to reopen after lockdowns What does the Government say about 2m versus 1m ?
`` It 's not an absolute ( that ) beyond two metres is safe and slightly less is not safe , there 's a graduation across that , and so roughly at a metre it 's somewhere between 10 and 30 times more risky than at two metres , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the contacts you 've had turn out subsequently to have coronavirus , you will not be counted as a contact and you will not have to self-isolate .
On the other hand , if you do n't , then if they get coronavirus then a ) you might get it and b ) because you might have got it , it 's likely that you 'll have to self-isolate . ''
Confirming that scientists were looking at whether the two-metre rule could be amended , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they were in close proximity to others .
`` The scientists tell me that they reckon at one metre , for one minute , that has the same risk of transmission as being at two minutes for 15 minutes , '' he told LBC .
`` So , it does make a big difference to transmission being close to someone . ''
What do others say about the distancing rules ?
Recent research from the American Institute of Physics found that saliva droplets can travel more than five metres ( more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a slight breeze , suggesting that the current rules are not enough to stop the transmission of Covid-19 in some cirumstances .
Commenting on the study , Simon Clarke , associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading , said : `` This is a reminder that the two-metre rule is recommended , not because staying two metres away from all other people provides you with a force-field against infection , but because it is a reasonable distance to stay away from people to reduce risk of infection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @

As lockdown rules continue to ease, people will still have to keep two metres away from anyone who is not from their household to limit the spread of Covid-19.
However there have been calls for the distance to be reduced to one metre, with some industries saying this would allow businesses to open more easily.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked for a review of the two-metre rule to see whether reducing it could help public transport and the hospitality sector get back on its feet.
But he warned that the Government’s scientific advisory group for emergencies (Sage) said the risk of spreading the virus is lower with a two-metre rule.
What does the Government say about 2m versus 1m?
The Government has so far stood firm on keeping social distancing at two metres.
Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government Sir Patrick Vallance told the Downing Street press conference on Thursday that staying two metres away from others was generally safer than a one-metre gap.
“It’s not an absolute (that) beyond two metres is safe and slightly less is not safe, there’s a graduation across that, and so roughly at a metre it’s somewhere between 10 and 30 times more risky than at two metres,” he said.
Professor Chris Whitty, England’s chief medical officer, reiterated that it was “really important” for people to stay two metres apart, adding that it meant they did not need to self-isolate if one of their contacts developed coronavirus.
“If you do maintain two metres distance and the contacts you’ve had turn out subsequently to have coronavirus, you will not be counted as a contact and you will not have to self-isolate. On the other hand, if you don’t, then if they get coronavirus then a) you might get it and b) because you might have got it, it’s likely that you’ll have to self-isolate.”
Confirming that scientists were looking at whether the two-metre rule could be amended, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that people were more likely to transmit the virus if they were in close proximity to others.
“The scientists tell me that they reckon at one metre, for one minute, that has the same risk of transmission as being at two minutes for 15 minutes,” he told LBC. “So, it does make a big difference to transmission being close to someone.”
What do others say about the distancing rules?
The World Health Organization (WHO) advises people to “maintain at least one metre (three feet) distance between yourself and others” to reduce the chances of being infected or spreading Covid-19.
But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the US advises people to stay six feet apart, which is nearly two metres.
Recent research from the American Institute of Physics found that saliva droplets can travel more than five metres (more than 16 feet) in five seconds if there is a slight breeze, suggesting that the current rules are not enough to stop the transmission of Covid-19 in some cirumstances.
Commenting on the study, Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading, said: “This is a reminder that the two-metre rule is recommended, not because staying two metres away from all other people provides you with a force-field against infection, but because it is a reasonable distance to stay away from people to reduce risk of infection.”
While staying two metres apart is better than keeping a one–metre distance, he added that the protective effect of this measure is “not proportional to the distance”.
According to the BBC, the two-metre rule goes back to the 1930s when scientists found that droplets from coughs landed within one to two metres if they fell to the ground.
What are other countries doing?
Professor Yvonne Doyle, Public Health England’s medical director, previously said the UK had taken a “cautionary” approach to the distancing rules, compared to other countries.
Earlier this month, Denmark’s National Board of Health updated its virus prevention measures to ensure a sustainable reopening of the retail sector, telling people that a one-metre rule in public spaces was sufficient. It said this was in line with the WHO and other neighbouring countries.
However it said a two-metre rule was still needed in some situations where there may be an increased risk of infection or when meeting people who were particularly vulnerable to the virus.
A one-metre gap is also observed in France, China and Hong Kong.
Australia’s Department of Health advises people to stay 1.5 metres away from one another.
Additional reporting by PA


inews--2020-05-29--COP26 delayed: Crunch climate summit in Glasgow postponed for a year over coronavirus travel issues

COP26 delayed : Crunch climate summit in Glasgow postponed for a year over coronavirus travel issues Summit will now be held in Glasgow in November 2021 , with delay caused by Covid-19 A crucial climate summit the UK was meant to be hosting in Glasgow this November has been pushed back by a year to November 2021 , the Government confirmed last night .
Ministers were forced to postpone the COP26 talks in April after it became clear Covid-19 would make it impossible for the event to go ahead .
Thousands of diplomats and world leaders usually attend the UN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to co-ordinate the world 's response to climate change .
Organisers had hoped the talks could be rescheduled for Spring 2021 , but as the scale of the Covid-19 crisis became clear a longer delay was seen as almost inevitable .
The summit will now be held between 1 and 12 November 2021 , with Italy in charge of holding the preparatory meetings earlier in the year .
“ While we rightly focus on fighting the immediate crisis of the Coronavirus , we must not lose sight of the huge challenges of climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Business Secretary Alok Sharma .
“ With the new dates for COP26 now agreed we are working with our international partners on an ambitious roadmap for global climate action between now and November 2021.
” Climate change campaigners were resigned to the need for the year-long delay to the summit , but stressed governments must use the time to draw up Covid-19 recovery packages that will accelerate the growth of green industries .
`` Next year ’ s climate summit will only be a success if major economies use this opportunity to build @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s executive director John Sauven .
Oxfam GB ’ s chief executive Danny Sriskandarajah said : “ As host , the UK government has the opportunity to take a global lead in creating post-pandemic plans to build back a better , greener economy and pushing countries to develop more ambitious emission reduction plans to avoid the worst impacts of climate change .
The Government 's handling of the talks to date - including the firing of previous COP26 President Claire O'Neill - has been widely criticised .
But the Prime Minister struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given yesterday , echoing the demands of climate campaigners in calling for world leaders to “ build back better '' and concentrate on building a `` fairer , greener and more resilient global economy '' post-Covid .
Yet making a success of COP26 will require a huge diplomatic effort from UK and Italian ministers over the next 18 months .
Covid-19 may be the focus of international attention right now , but British diplomats must find a way to persuade major economies like China , Brazil and India to accelerate emissions cuts ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from countries put the world on course for more than three degrees of warming , which scientists say will have catastrophic consequences for the environment and human society .
Bending the emissions trajectory closer to two degrees is a key marker of success for the summit .

A crucial climate summit the UK was meant to be hosting in Glasgow this November has been pushed back by a year to November 2021, the Government confirmed last night.
Ministers were forced to postpone the COP26 talks in April after it became clear Covid-19 would make it impossible for the event to go ahead. Thousands of diplomats and world leaders usually attend the UN meetings, which are held every year to co-ordinate the world’s response to climate change.
Organisers had hoped the talks could be rescheduled for Spring 2021, but as the scale of the Covid-19 crisis became clear a longer delay was seen as almost inevitable. The summit will now be held between 1 and 12 November 2021, with Italy in charge of holding the preparatory meetings earlier in the year.
“While we rightly focus on fighting the immediate crisis of the Coronavirus, we must not lose sight of the huge challenges of climate change,” said COP26 President and Business Secretary Alok Sharma. “With the new dates for COP26 now agreed we are working with our international partners on an ambitious roadmap for global climate action between now and November 2021.”
‘Build back better’
Climate change campaigners were resigned to the need for the year-long delay to the summit, but stressed governments must use the time to draw up Covid-19 recovery packages that will accelerate the growth of green industries.
“Next year’s climate summit will only be a success if major economies use this opportunity to build a green recovery,” said Greenpeace’s executive director John Sauven.
Oxfam GB’s chief executive Danny Sriskandarajah said: “As host, the UK government has the opportunity to take a global lead in creating post-pandemic plans to build back a better, greener economy and pushing countries to develop more ambitious emission reduction plans to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
The Government’s handling of the talks to date – including the firing of previous COP26 President Claire O’Neill – has been widely criticised. But the Prime Minister struck a conciliatory tone in a video address given yesterday, echoing the demands of climate campaigners in calling for world leaders to “build back better” and concentrate on building a “fairer, greener and more resilient global economy” post-Covid.
A successful summit
Yet making a success of COP26 will require a huge diplomatic effort from UK and Italian ministers over the next 18 months. Covid-19 may be the focus of international attention right now, but British diplomats must find a way to persuade major economies like China, Brazil and India to accelerate emissions cuts ahead of the summit.
Currently national pledges from countries put the world on course for more than three degrees of warming, which scientists say will have catastrophic consequences for the environment and human society. Bending the emissions trajectory closer to two degrees is a key marker of success for the summit.


inews--2020-05-29--Life in Belgium after lockdown: 'Train controllers are now checking face masks as well as tickets'

Life in Belgium after lockdown : 'Train controllers are now checking face masks as well as tickets' After the first taste of freedom , I really wanted my past life back On 10 May , authorities increased the number of people a household can see – from two to four – to allow bigger gatherings on the special day .
At noon , I went on a walk with my mother to see my sister , who had been confined in another city , to sneak into the garden and surprise her for lunch .
Back home our street was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ houses and unfamiliar faces were making toasts in the front porches .
It felt like we were approaching the end of the tunnel .
Since that day , the Government has progressively relaxed the rules .
The stores reopened , albeit only allowing one person per 10 square metres for a maximum of 30 minutes .
Endless queues formed outside shops , which discouraged me to do any summer shopping .
Lines in garden centres were particularly long as Belgians had been cultivating their gardening skills during quarantine .
Phase one of deconfinement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Controllers ’ attention seems to have shifted from tickets to masks , which are now mandatory in public transport .
My aunt learned this the hard way .
“ Would you prefer to pay €250 in cash or credit card ?
” , a controller asked her as she ’ d slightly moved her mask to avoid fogging up her glasses .
“ I felt treated like if I were a child , ” she said .
In Flanders and Wallonia , the two Belgian regions , schools opened on two separate dates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But only specific grades were able to resume their schooling , with a maximum of 10 students in each classroom .
My 17-year-old brother 's high school decided to give priority to low-performing students .
He 's always been a bit of a nerd so now , ironically , he finds himself being told to stay at home .
“ I told you I should n't have done my homework ” he joked , to hide his disappointment .
The Government said that people will have to wait at least until 8 June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and football games .
As an alternative , Belgians took to the parks , lakes , and woods for picnics hangouts as the weather has averaged 25Cº - which is unusual in our beloved rainy Belgium .
Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes was swift in shattering our illusions .
As she was announcing the first measures for phase two , she insisted the objective was not to go back to normality , but rather “ a kind of normality ” .
She warned that the little freedom we enjoy can disappear if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the virus is still there .
I see people ’ s piercing looks toward those not wearing a mask and the cartoonish movements people do on sidewalks to avoid others .
Every day at 8pm sharp , the claps for the medical workers also remind us that the battle isn ’ t over .
But the cold showers that bring me back to reality are always laced with good news .
On 20 May , authorities allowed people to go to their countryside houses .
And two days after , they said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young Belgians , will be permitted during the summer .
Following this announcement , I was quick to get in the car and head to my friend ’ s place in the countryside for Ascension day .
It was the first time in two months we could have real conversations after months of Facetime .
“ It feels like a movie , ” said my friend .
As I write this , in the countryside , my friends are planning our Masters graduation ceremony , a replacement for the official one that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have a cosy dinner with farmer ’ s spelt bread and local beers while listening to the cows ’ moo .
This was n't how I imagined ending my student years .
I always thought I 'd toast it away with a glass of Moët or Dom Pérignon wearing a fancy robe .
But doing it with a nice cold one is fine too — as a Belgian , I have always preferred a good Chouffe .

In addition to the usual lilies, this year for Mother’s Day, Belgian mothers received a gift that would have seemed ordinary a year ago – celebrating with their families.
On 10 May, authorities increased the number of people a household can see – from two to four – to allow bigger gatherings on the special day. At noon, I went on a walk with my mother to see my sister, who had been confined in another city, to sneak into the garden and surprise her for lunch. Back home our street was different – more cars were parked outside houses and unfamiliar faces were making toasts in the front porches. It felt like we were approaching the end of the tunnel.
Since that day, the Government has progressively relaxed the rules. The stores reopened, albeit only allowing one person per 10 square metres for a maximum of 30 minutes. Endless queues formed outside shops, which discouraged me to do any summer shopping. Lines in garden centres were particularly long as Belgians had been cultivating their gardening skills during quarantine.
Phase one of deconfinement also meant more trains and buses. Controllers’ attention seems to have shifted from tickets to masks, which are now mandatory in public transport. My aunt learned this the hard way. “Would you prefer to pay €250 in cash or credit card?”, a controller asked her as she’d slightly moved her mask to avoid fogging up her glasses. “I felt treated like if I were a child,” she said.
The euphoria of re-encounter eventually started to fade soon after I, like many of my fellow Belgians, had my first taste of freedom. I wanted my past life back.
In Flanders and Wallonia, the two Belgian regions, schools opened on two separate dates, 15 May and 18 May. But only specific grades were able to resume their schooling, with a maximum of 10 students in each classroom. My 17-year-old brother’s high school decided to give priority to low-performing students. He’s always been a bit of a nerd so now, ironically, he finds himself being told to stay at home. “I told you I shouldn’t have done my homework” he joked, to hide his disappointment.
The Government said that people will have to wait at least until 8 June for the much-coveted pints, techno festivals, and football games. As an alternative, Belgians took to the parks, lakes, and woods for picnics hangouts as the weather has averaged 25Cº – which is unusual in our beloved rainy Belgium.
The euphoria of re-encounter eventually started to fade soon after I, like many of my fellow Belgians, had my first taste of freedom. I wanted my past life back.
Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes was swift in shattering our illusions. As she was announcing the first measures for phase two, she insisted the objective was not to go back to normality, but rather “a kind of normality”.
She warned that the little freedom we enjoy can disappear if the contamination curve surges again. The fear of the virus is still there. I see people’s piercing looks toward those not wearing a mask and the cartoonish movements people do on sidewalks to avoid others. Every day at 8pm sharp, the claps for the medical workers also remind us that the battle isn’t over.
But the cold showers that bring me back to reality are always laced with good news. On 20 May, authorities allowed people to go to their countryside houses. And two days after, they said that scout camps, very popular with young Belgians, will be permitted during the summer.
Following this announcement, I was quick to get in the car and head to my friend’s place in the countryside for Ascension day. It was the first time in two months we could have real conversations after months of Facetime. “It feels like a movie,” said my friend.
As I write this, in the countryside, my friends are planning our Masters graduation ceremony, a replacement for the official one that was cancelled because of the pandemic. We will have a cosy dinner with farmer’s spelt bread and local beers while listening to the cows’ moo.
This wasn’t how I imagined ending my student years. I always thought I’d toast it away with a glass of Moët or Dom Pérignon wearing a fancy robe. But doing it with a nice cold one is fine too — as a Belgian, I have always preferred a good Chouffe.
Anne-dominique Correa is a Belgian freelance journalist


inews--2020-05-29--Brothers preparing to say goodbye to their father battling coronavirus are bringing comfort to Covid

Brothers preparing to say goodbye to their father battling coronavirus are bringing comfort to Covid-19 patients by giving them free Kindles Sam , Nicky and Simon Woolf are delivering 150 devices through their 'Books for Dad ' scheme which they hope to expand across the country So while their beloved father battled coronavirus alone on a ventilator in hospital for 57 days , unable to have visitors , Sam , Nicky and Simon Woolf bought him a Kindle to provide some solace .
`` We knew that one of the worst parts of a hospital stay , especially for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the boredom , '' said Nicky .
Then a few days ago , the brothers were told that after having a series of strokes Geoff is unlikely to pull through .
Now he has been transferred from a Covid-19 ward to a regular ward , his sons have been able to see him this past week .
They 've played him his favourite novel , Jane Austen 's Pride and Prejudice .
`` This was the book Dad always read when he was ill and wanted to feel some comfort , '' said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hear it .
There 's evidence to suggest words can sometimes get through to unconscious patients .
He had a little movement and has looked like he may have been reacting to it . ''
The hospital staff at Whittington Hospital in Islington , London , thought the Kindle was a great idea , and they asked the brothers if they could get any more for other patients who are isolated from their loved ones .
Nicky and Sam with staff at Whittington Hospital ( Photo : Sam Woolf ) After securing support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply 20 devices , loaded with content , to give to patients at the hospital , and in a few days will be delivering 30 more to Whittington , 50 to Guy 's Hospital in London Bridge , and 50 to St Thomas ' Hospital in Waterloo .
The brothers are planning to fundraise enough money to expand the scheme to benefit people across the country .
`` We wanted something positive to come from what 's happened to Dad , a kind of legacy , '' said Sam .
'We hope it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who live around the Holloway area , say their father 's love of words inspired them to go into their professions – Sam is an actor and Nicky a journalist .
`` He was always reading to us as children , '' said Sam , 28 .
`` He was a lawyer and language has always been important to him . ''
Nicky , 33 , added , `` When I started off in my career I always ran my articles by Dad first , he would always spot a dangling participle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Books for Dad , will help patients through difficult times .
`` We hope it will relieve the boredom of being in hospital and make people feel less lonely and cared for , '' said Sam .
`` Right now the Kindles are for people with coronavirus but it 's been suggested that this could benefit patients with other conditions on an ongoing basis .
Audible have been fantastic and the NHS staff are really keen for us to expand this . ''
A family photo , with Nicky top left , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left ( Photos : Sam Woolf ) The brothers have been careful to prevent spreading the virus , by obtaining donations of `` one use '' earphones from airlines , including British Airways , and by disinfecting the Kindles .
They have set up a GoFundMe appeal to push the project on .
The money is being used to cover the legal fees to register as a charity and the cost of administration , packaging and delivery .
Their next target is to deliver 5,000 Kindles .
Geoff is currently listening to Thirty-Nine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thriller by John Buchan .
It featured in a list of the 100 best novels by The Guardian and is described as `` hard to put down '' and `` a brilliantly teasing and memorable title '' .
They hope their father can hear it , and that he knows that his loved ones are doing all they can to bring him some comfort .

Geoff Woolf has always loved reading. It’s a passion that the 73-year-old has passed on to his sons.
So while their beloved father battled coronavirus alone on a ventilator in hospital for 57 days, unable to have visitors, Sam, Nicky and Simon Woolf bought him a Kindle to provide some solace.
“We knew that one of the worst parts of a hospital stay, especially for an avid reader like dad, would be the boredom,” said Nicky.
Then a few days ago, the brothers were told that after having a series of strokes Geoff is unlikely to pull through. Now he has been transferred from a Covid-19 ward to a regular ward, his sons have been able to see him this past week. They’ve played him his favourite novel, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
“This was the book Dad always read when he was ill and wanted to feel some comfort,” said Sam. “We hope he can hear it. There’s evidence to suggest words can sometimes get through to unconscious patients. He had a little movement and has looked like he may have been reacting to it.”
The hospital staff at Whittington Hospital in Islington, London, thought the Kindle was a great idea, and they asked the brothers if they could get any more for other patients who are isolated from their loved ones.
After securing support from Audible, they were able to supply 20 devices, loaded with content, to give to patients at the hospital, and in a few days will be delivering 30 more to Whittington, 50 to Guy’s Hospital in London Bridge, and 50 to St Thomas’ Hospital in Waterloo.
The brothers are planning to fundraise enough money to expand the scheme to benefit people across the country. “We wanted something positive to come from what’s happened to Dad, a kind of legacy,” said Sam.
‘We hope it will make people cared for’
The Woolfs, who live around the Holloway area, say their father’s love of words inspired them to go into their professions – Sam is an actor and Nicky a journalist.
“He was always reading to us as children,” said Sam, 28. “He was a lawyer and language has always been important to him.” Nicky, 33, added, “When I started off in my career I always ran my articles by Dad first, he would always spot a dangling participle.”
They believe their scheme, called Books for Dad, will help patients through difficult times. “We hope it will relieve the boredom of being in hospital and make people feel less lonely and cared for,” said Sam.
“Right now the Kindles are for people with coronavirus but it’s been suggested that this could benefit patients with other conditions on an ongoing basis. Audible have been fantastic and the NHS staff are really keen for us to expand this.”
The brothers have been careful to prevent spreading the virus, by obtaining donations of “one use” earphones from airlines, including British Airways, and by disinfecting the Kindles.
They have set up a GoFundMe appeal to push the project on. The money is being used to cover the legal fees to register as a charity and the cost of administration, packaging and delivery. Their next target is to deliver 5,000 Kindles.
Geoff is currently listening to Thirty-Nine Steps, a 1915 archetypal English spy thriller by John Buchan. It featured in a list of the 100 best novels by The Guardian and is described as “hard to put down” and “a brilliantly teasing and memorable title”.
They hope their father can hear it, and that he knows that his loved ones are doing all they can to bring him some comfort.
Do you have a real life story? Email claudia.tanner@inews.co.uk.


inews--2020-05-29--BBC Question Time: Helen Whately pressed by Fiona Bruce on whether people still need to self-isolate

BBC Question Time: Helen Whately pressed by Fiona Bruce on whether people still need to self-isolate even with childcare 'problems'

BBC Question Time : Helen Whately pressed by Fiona Bruce on whether people still need to self-isolate even with childcare 'problems' Question Time Presenter Fiona Bruce asked the Helen Whately if the advice was to 'follow the guidance , unless you ca n't ? '
The Care minister attempted to recommend following the guidance , while also not condemning breaching the rules in a way similar to the Prime Minister 's key aide , who has been the subject of a political storm all week .
Mr Cummings defended his decision to travel from London to Durham during over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child should he and his wife have become too ill with Covid-19 to look after him .
As the Government 's test and trace system comes into place , many are facing being asked to self isolate for 14 days if they come into contact with someone wiht the virus , but compliance is currently not due to be enforced .
'You may not necessarily have to stay home ? '
Fiona Bruce challenged the minister over the rules .
( Photo : BBC ) Ms Whately said : `` What we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the guidance and in fact the guidance has included recognising some situations will be more difficult , for instance , if you are looking after someone who is particularly vulnerable or a childcare situation . ''
The presenter asked her : `` Just to be clear , if you have a childcare situation then , Helen , since you mentioned it - if you have a problem with childcare and you have to be identified as one of the people who has to stay at home for two weeks , you may not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As the minister responded `` You clearly have to ensure your child is safe as any parent should do so , '' Ms Bruce cut in to say : `` So if you have to leave home to do that , even if you have been told to self isolate , you can do that ? ''
Ms Whately told her : `` If you are contacted because you are a contact of somebody who 's got symptoms and told to isolate at home , you should be able to do so with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scenarios . ''
'You should follow the guidance' Helen Whately said there were provisions for those in need of childcare .
( Photo : BBC ) The presenter said : `` But just to be clear , because it 's important , because we 're all going to have to adjust to this now , this new system - if you are told to self-isolate at home for two weeks either because you have symptoms or you 've been in close contact with someone who has symptoms but you have problems with that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child care issues - you can behave otherwise ? ''
Rowing back on her point , Ms Whately said ; `` No , that 's not what I 'm saying , actually , at all .
You should absolutely follow the guidance and that 's been the case all the way through . ''
She cut off the presenters reply to add : `` The guidance has always said that safety would be a factor , and you should clearly be a responsible parent .
`` And through doing that , that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate under control and so life can get back to normal or closer to normal , which would be so much better for everybody . ''

BBC Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce challenged minister Helen Whately on Thursday night over loopholes in guidance around self-isolation, using Dominic Cummings excuse for breaching lockdown due to “childcare” issues as an example.
The Care minister attempted to recommend following the guidance, while also not condemning breaching the rules in a way similar to the Prime Minister’s key aide, who has been the subject of a political storm all week.
Mr Cummings defended his decision to travel from London to Durham during over the need for possible childcare for his four-year-old child should he and his wife have become too ill with Covid-19 to look after him.
As the Government’s test and trace system comes into place, many are facing being asked to self isolate for 14 days if they come into contact with someone wiht the virus, but compliance is currently not due to be enforced.
‘You may not necessarily have to stay home?’
Ms Whately said: “What we’ve seen so far is people consciously following the guidance and in fact the guidance has included recognising some situations will be more difficult, for instance, if you are looking after someone who is particularly vulnerable or a childcare situation.”
The presenter asked her: “Just to be clear, if you have a childcare situation then, Helen, since you mentioned it – if you have a problem with childcare and you have to be identified as one of the people who has to stay at home for two weeks, you may not necessarily have to stay home?”
As the minister responded “You clearly have to ensure your child is safe as any parent should do so,” Ms Bruce cut in to say: “So if you have to leave home to do that, even if you have been told to self isolate, you can do that?”
Ms Whately told her: “If you are contacted because you are a contact of somebody who’s got symptoms and told to isolate at home, you should be able to do so with your child. Everyone will have their scenarios.”
‘You should follow the guidance’
The presenter said: “But just to be clear, because it’s important, because we’re all going to have to adjust to this now, this new system – if you are told to self-isolate at home for two weeks either because you have symptoms or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has symptoms but you have problems with that – you find that difficult because of child care issues – you can behave otherwise?”
Ms Whately replied: “You should follow the guidance. I don’t think anyone is suggesting you should have a child in an unsafe situation…”
The presenter cut in to say: “So follow the guidance, unless you can’t?”
Rowing back on her point, Ms Whately said; “No, that’s not what I’m saying, actually, at all. You should absolutely follow the guidance and that’s been the case all the way through.”
She cut off the presenters reply to add: “The guidance has always said that safety would be a factor, and you should clearly be a responsible parent.
“But I think what’s really important is that people follow the guidance.
“And through doing that, that’s how we manage to keep the infection rate under control and so life can get back to normal or closer to normal, which would be so much better for everybody.”


inews--2020-05-29--Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow: when the new series starts on ITV with Play Your Cards Right, and the oth

Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow: when the new series starts on ITV with Play Your Cards Right, and the other shows being revived

Alan Carr 's Epic Gameshow : when the new series starts on ITV with Play Your Cards Right , and the other shows being revived ITV is bringing all the classic game shows back in one supersized package , hosted by Alan Carr While the likes of Pointless and The Chase are great evening viewing , it 's fair to say the golden age of game shows was the 80s and 90s .
From Play Your Cards Right to Bullseye , there was something about their simplicity - combined with overenthusiastic hosts and underwhelming prizes - that just worked .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to bring all the classics back in one supersized package , hosted by Alan Carr .
When is Alan Carr 's Epic Gameshow on TV ?
It will be on Saturday nights , with the first episode on 30 May at 8.15pm on ITV .
Originally hosted by Bruce Forsyth , two couples would compete against each other in a game of higher or lower .
The questions were based on surveys of 100 people .
The first couple would guess how many of the 100 gave a certain answer to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would guess whether the actual number was higher or lower than the first couple 's guess .
The winning couple then entered into a game of higher or lower using cards .
The Price is Right A series of games which asks contestants to guess the price of everyday items in order to take home prizes .
This was was also hosted by Sir Bruce for many years , as well as Leslie Crowther , Bob Warman and later Joe Pasquale .
Carr will host Play Your Cards Right , among other classics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game where three teams of two , each made up of one amateur darts player and one quizzer , would compete for the grand prize .
The categories for the quiz were determined by the darts player 's throw .
The show was presented by Jim Bowen throughout its 14-year run , and the mascot was a brown bull named Bully .
Des O ’ Connor hosted the show that made contestants answer a series of questions without saying yes or no - harder than it sounds .
At the end they would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the money '' or `` open the box '' for a mystery prize .
Three teams competed against each other by answering questions and playing a kind of virtual board game .
The show was revived as Michael Barrymore 's Strike it Rich in 1996 .
What should we expect ?
ITV says Epic Gameshow will be a `` supersized and reinvigorated '' version of all the old classics .
Think big cash rewards and top class prizes with all the bells and whistles attached .
`` A little bit of nostalgia but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoes to fill I know , but these shows should be back on telly for a whole new generation to sit down and enjoy with their family just like I did all those years ago ! ''

While the likes of Pointless and The Chase are great evening viewing, it’s fair to say the golden age of game shows was the 80s and 90s.
From Play Your Cards Right to Bullseye, there was something about their simplicity – combined with overenthusiastic hosts and underwhelming prizes – that just worked.
ITV has recognised that, and has decided to bring all the classics back in one supersized package, hosted by Alan Carr.
It is appropriately named Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow, and will feature five favourites from years gone by.
Here is everything you need to know…
When is Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow on TV?
It will be on Saturday nights, with the first episode on 30 May at 8.15pm on ITV.
It will also be available on ITV Player.
Which games are included?
Play Your Cards Right
Originally hosted by Bruce Forsyth, two couples would compete against each other in a game of higher or lower. The questions were based on surveys of 100 people. The first couple would guess how many of the 100 gave a certain answer to a generally comedic question, and the second would guess whether the actual number was higher or lower than the first couple’s guess. The winning couple then entered into a game of higher or lower using cards.
The Price is Right
A series of games which asks contestants to guess the price of everyday items in order to take home prizes. This was was also hosted by Sir Bruce for many years, as well as Leslie Crowther, Bob Warman and later Joe Pasquale.
Bullseye
A darts-based game where three teams of two, each made up of one amateur darts player and one quizzer, would compete for the grand prize. The categories for the quiz were determined by the darts player’s throw. The show was presented by Jim Bowen throughout its 14-year run, and the mascot was a brown bull named Bully.
Take Your Pick!
Des O’Connor hosted the show that made contestants answer a series of questions without saying yes or no – harder than it sounds. At the end they would get the option to either “take the money” or “open the box” for a mystery prize.
Strike it Lucky
Three teams competed against each other by answering questions and playing a kind of virtual board game. The show was revived as Michael Barrymore’s Strike it Rich in 1996.
What should we expect?
ITV says Epic Gameshow will be a “supersized and reinvigorated” version of all the old classics. Think big cash rewards and top class prizes with all the bells and whistles attached.
Contestants will take on each of the games, until an overall winner is crowned.
Carr said: “It is such a privilege for me to be involved in these truly iconic shows that have brought so much joy to my childhood.
“A little bit of nostalgia but a whole load of fun. Big shoes to fill I know, but these shows should be back on telly for a whole new generation to sit down and enjoy with their family just like I did all those years ago!”


inews--2020-05-29--From Andy Murray's comeback to JK Rowling's new fairy tale, here's the good news you might have miss

From Andy Murray's comeback to JK Rowling's new fairy tale, here's the good news you might have missed this week

From Andy Murray 's comeback to JK Rowling 's new fairy tale , here 's the good news you might have missed this week This collection of positive news stories might lift the spirits .
It 's been a good week for ... Making his comeback from a hip injury , the former world number one Andy Murray will play his first public tennis match this year in a tournament organised by his brother at the end of June – just before the date that Wimbledon should have been held .
Dr Giardini , a Consultant at Great Ormond Street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ventilator in intensive care after falling ill with Covid-19 A doctor who spent a week in intensive care with coronavirus is now an antibody `` super-donor '' who could save the lives of other people , with around 40 times the levels of the average patient .
It was discovered that Alessandro Giardini , 46 , has the highest antibody level in his plasma measured so far in an NHS trial that has analysed the blood of 435 Covid-19 patients .
The country reported zero patients in hospital with coronavirus for the first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 March , and as of Thursday , had not discovered a new case for six days .
The newly appointed deputy district judge has become the first person to hold the role and wear a hijab in the UK .
After she was appointed to the Midlands circuit last week , Judge Arshad said she wanted to inspire others and ensure `` the sound of diversity is heard loud and clear '' .
A well-preserved Roman mosaic floor was discovered buried under a vineyard in northern Italy .
Surveyors in the commune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published images of the tiles that they had been searching for for decades .
JK Rowling is publishing a stand-alone fairy tale called The Ickabog , which will be available for free online for children in lockdown or back at school .
Chapters of the story , which is not related to Harry Potter , are being published daily until 10 July , a decade after she wrote it .
`` Over time I came to think of it as a story that belonged to my two younger children , because I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evenings when they were little , which has always been a happy family memory , '' she wrote on her website .
The American retirees from Detroit , Michigan , were first in line when the ancient ruins of Pompeii in southern Italy reopened .
They said they had waited a lifetime plus two-and-a-half months to visit the archaeological site together .
The Eden Project has announced it is looking into the feasibility of opening its next botanical garden in Scotland ’ s fourth-largest city .
The charity ’ s Cornwall site , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world '' , attracts about a million visitors a year .
Inside of the Mediterranean Biome at the Eden Project in St Austell , Cornwall ( Photo : Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ) The two New Zealanders were found 19 days after they got lost on a hike in the Kahurangi National Park .
The 23-year-olds expected to be gone for six or seven days , but got lost in fog and were both injured in a fall .
They found water and were rescued when a search helicopter noticed smoke from their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus infection that do not require hospital treatment produce antibodies in almost all patients , with the body ’ s defences against the virus increasing during the weeks of recovery , a medical study in France suggests .
The research raises hopes that everyone who has had the disease could become immune to some degree , although the length and degree of the immunity are still unclear .
A German start-up has developed what it calls the world ’ s `` first floating ocean hybrid platform '' , which can generate power from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The floating platform can supply renewable energy to islands across the world… and contribute to the worldwide implementation of offshore wind farms , '' CEO Philipp Sinn said .
Matt Smith and Claire Foy are to star in a socially distanced production at the Old Vic , where they will reprise their roles in the 2019 hit play Lungs .
To replicate a theatre experience , only 1,000 tickets will be available , and although all audience members will have the same view , seats will be priced from £10 to £65 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the playhouse .

British tennis fans
Making his comeback from a hip injury, the former world number one Andy Murray will play his first public tennis match this year in a tournament organised by his brother at the end of June – just before the date that Wimbledon should have been held.
Ash trees
A set of genes has been identified that could protect the species from deadly beetle the Emerald Ash Borer, which poses a threat to hundreds of millions of trees worldwide.
Antibody donations
A doctor who spent a week in intensive care with coronavirus is now an antibody “super-donor” who could save the lives of other people, with around 40 times the levels of the average patient. It was discovered that Alessandro Giardini, 46, has the highest antibody level in his plasma measured so far in an NHS trial that has analysed the blood of 435 Covid-19 patients.
New Zealand
The country reported zero patients in hospital with coronavirus for the first time since it went into lockdown on 25 March, and as of Thursday, had not discovered a new case for six days.
Happy couples
Weddings could soon be possible again, under proposals being considered by the Government that would allow witnesses to observe ceremonies using video conferencing technology.
Raffia Arshad
The newly appointed deputy district judge has become the first person to hold the role and wear a hijab in the UK. After she was appointed to the Midlands circuit last week, Judge Arshad said she wanted to inspire others and ensure “the sound of diversity is heard loud and clear”.
Archaeologists
A well-preserved Roman mosaic floor was discovered buried under a vineyard in northern Italy. Surveyors in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella north of Verona published images of the tiles that they had been searching for for decades.
Young readers
JK Rowling is publishing a stand-alone fairy tale called The Ickabog, which will be available for free online for children in lockdown or back at school. Chapters of the story, which is not related to Harry Potter, are being published daily until 10 July, a decade after she wrote it. “Over time I came to think of it as a story that belonged to my two younger children, because I’d read it to them in the evenings when they were little, which has always been a happy family memory,” she wrote on her website.
Colleen and Marvin Hewson
The American retirees from Detroit, Michigan, were first in line when the ancient ruins of Pompeii in southern Italy reopened. They said they had waited a lifetime plus two-and-a-half months to visit the archaeological site together.
Johny Pitts
The writer and broadcaster won the Jhalak Prize for black, Asian and minority ethnic writers, for his non-fiction collection, Afropean: Notes From Black Europe.
Dundee
The Eden Project has announced it is looking into the feasibility of opening its next botanical garden in Scotland’s fourth-largest city. The charity’s Cornwall site, billed as “the largest indoor rainforest in the world”, attracts about a million visitors a year.
Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds
The two New Zealanders were found 19 days after they got lost on a hike in the Kahurangi National Park. The 23-year-olds expected to be gone for six or seven days, but got lost in fog and were both injured in a fall. They found water and were rescued when a search helicopter noticed smoke from their camp fire.
Covid-19 immunity
Even mild cases of coronavirus infection that do not require hospital treatment produce antibodies in almost all patients, with the body’s defences against the virus increasing during the weeks of recovery, a medical study in France suggests. The research raises hopes that everyone who has had the disease could become immune to some degree, although the length and degree of the immunity are still unclear.
Renewable energy
A German start-up has developed what it calls the world’s “first floating ocean hybrid platform”, which can generate power from waves, wind and solar sources. “The floating platform can supply renewable energy to islands across the world… and contribute to the worldwide implementation of offshore wind farms,” CEO Philipp Sinn said.
Gay rights
Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalise same-sex marriage, nearly two years after the country’s Supreme Court said a ban was unconstitutional.
Virtual theatre
Matt Smith and Claire Foy are to star in a socially distanced production at the Old Vic, where they will reprise their roles in the 2019 hit play Lungs. To replicate a theatre experience, only 1,000 tickets will be available, and although all audience members will have the same view, seats will be priced from £10 to £65, with virtual theatre-goers asked to help support the playhouse.


inews--2020-05-29--Coronavirus lockdown: Boost to teacher recruitment as homeschooling makes people consider new career

Coronavirus lockdown : Boost to teacher recruitment as homeschooling makes people consider new career Now Teach said it had seen a 70 per cent rise in applications from people wanting to switch into teaching More than 1.5 million people could be considering becoming teachers because respect for the profession has grown during lockdown , a survey has found .
Now Teach - a charity which supports people to switch careers into teaching later in life - carried out a survey of a nationally representative audience of more than 2,000 people .
Around one in thirty people agreed with the statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a teacher and I was n't before the coronavirus lockdown '' .
Home schooling is set to become part of life for the foreseeable future ( Photo : Getty ) Now Teach said it had also seen a 70 per cent rise in monthly applications from people wanting to move into teaching between March and May 2020 .
The charity 's national survey data found that 25 per cent said they had become more grateful for the work of teachers since lockdown , while only 3 per cent said they had become less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contrast to some media criticism over the approach of teacher unions towards the lifting of lockdown .
Sixty-four per cent of parents said they had enjoyed homeschooling and only 9 per cent reported a negative experience , which Now Teach suggested could be driving the desire to teach .
Sameera Cooper , 47 , worked in catering and ran a pop-up business for many years before deciding to become a teacher during lockdown .
She said : “ I ’ ve been incredibly impressed by my children ’ s teachers ; they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been a real catalyst .
It ’ s made me think ‘ Right , I should become a teacher now.
’ I want to give something back.
” The shift to teaching is part of a wider trend of people mulling a career change during lockdown .
The survey results show lockdown has led to almost 1 in 10 people reconsidering what they do in their working lives .
Lucy Kellaway , the former Financial Times journalist who co-founded Now Teach and now teaches economics at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in interest in teaching is exactly what I ’ d hoped would happen during this wretched time.
” She said the pandemic had “ shone a light on the emptiness of some jobs and made people want to do something that really matters ” .

More than 1.5 million people could be considering becoming teachers because respect for the profession has grown during lockdown, a survey has found.
Now Teach – a charity which supports people to switch careers into teaching later in life – carried out a survey of a nationally representative audience of more than 2,000 people.
Around one in thirty people agreed with the statement “I have been thinking about becoming a teacher and I wasn’t before the coronavirus lockdown”.
Translated to the UK population aged 16 and above, this would represent 1.67 million people.
Teacher respect
Now Teach said it had also seen a 70 per cent rise in monthly applications from people wanting to move into teaching between March and May 2020.
The charity’s national survey data found that 25 per cent said they had become more grateful for the work of teachers since lockdown, while only 3 per cent said they had become less so.
This approval is in marked contrast to some media criticism over the approach of teacher unions towards the lifting of lockdown.
Sixty-four per cent of parents said they had enjoyed homeschooling and only 9 per cent reported a negative experience, which Now Teach suggested could be driving the desire to teach.
Lockdown ‘catalyst’
Sameera Cooper, 47, worked in catering and ran a pop-up business for many years before deciding to become a teacher during lockdown.
She said: “I’ve been incredibly impressed by my children’s teachers; they are enthusiastic and committed. This lockdown period has been a real catalyst. It’s made me think ‘Right, I should become a teacher now.’ I want to give something back.”
The shift to teaching is part of a wider trend of people mulling a career change during lockdown. The survey results show lockdown has led to almost 1 in 10 people reconsidering what they do in their working lives.
Lucy Kellaway, the former Financial Times journalist who co-founded Now Teach and now teaches economics at Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in East London, said: “The leap in interest in teaching is exactly what I’d hoped would happen during this wretched time.”
She said the pandemic had “shone a light on the emptiness of some jobs and made people want to do something that really matters”.


inews--2020-05-29--Coronavirus latest: Dentists in England warn treatments in June will be limited due to PPE shortages

Coronavirus latest : Dentists in England warn treatments in June will be limited due to PPE shortages Dental practices have been told they can reopen their doors from 8 June The decision to allow practices to reopen has come as a major relief for many who have not been able to receive emergency treatment ( Photo : Leon Neal/Getty ) Dental practices have been told they can reopen their doors from 8 June as long as they are able to ensure safety measures are met .
All surgeries have been closed to non-urgent patients since 25 March , leaving many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The decision to allow practices to reopen has come as a major relief for many who have not been able to receive emergency treatment at urgent dental care hubs around the country .
All surgeries have been closed to non-urgent patients since 25 March ( Photo : Laszlo Balogh/Getty ) The move poses several questions around safety , however , as dentists and dental nurses were listed by the Office for National Statistics as being the group most at risk of being infected with Covid-19 .
The British Dental Association warned expectations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection control and social distancing could reduce capacity by up to two-thirds .
The dental trade union added that the availability of PPE may limit the speed at which dental care is restored , with practices likely to vary .
It has also called for the Government to include dentistry in its wider PPE strategy to help a universal return to full dental care , as well as calling for financial support including a business rates holiday .
BDA chair Mick Armstrong said : “ Dentists will be keen to start providing care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will need everyone to be patient as practices get up and running .
“ Dentists can open their doors but won ’ t be able to provide a full range of care without the necessary kit.
” He added : “ Longer term , practices can only stay afloat with ongoing support , while social distancing continues and the costs of providing care are sky high .
”

Dentists in England have warned surgery reopenings and the treatments they can offer will be limited due to the ongoing shortages of protective equipment.
Dental practices have been told they can reopen their doors from 8 June as long as they are able to ensure safety measures are met.
All surgeries have been closed to non-urgent patients since 25 March, leaving many private practices at the risk of collapse.
The decision to allow practices to reopen has come as a major relief for many who have not been able to receive emergency treatment at urgent dental care hubs around the country.
The move poses several questions around safety, however, as dentists and dental nurses were listed by the Office for National Statistics as being the group most at risk of being infected with Covid-19.
Managing expectations
The British Dental Association warned expectations needed to be managed, adding that infection control and social distancing could reduce capacity by up to two-thirds.
The dental trade union added that the availability of PPE may limit the speed at which dental care is restored, with practices likely to vary.
It has also called for the Government to include dentistry in its wider PPE strategy to help a universal return to full dental care, as well as calling for financial support including a business rates holiday.
BDA chair Mick Armstrong said: “Dentists will be keen to start providing care as soon as safely possible, but we will need everyone to be patient as practices get up and running.
“Dentists can open their doors but won’t be able to provide a full range of care without the necessary kit.”
He added: “Longer term, practices can only stay afloat with ongoing support, while social distancing continues and the costs of providing care are sky high.”


inews--2020-05-29--Dominic Cummings: A million Britons sign petition calling for PM's adviser to be sacked over lockdow

Dominic Cummings: A million Britons sign petition calling for PM's adviser to be sacked over lockdown breaches

Dominic Cummings : A million Britons sign petition calling for PM 's adviser to be sacked over lockdown breaches Boris Johnson has come under intense pressure from his own MPs to remove Mr Cummings amid public outrage A petition calling for Dominic Cummings to be sacked from his position as senior adviser to the Prime Minister reached a million signatures .
The controversial aide found himself the focus of a severe public backlash after it emerged last week that he had flouted restriction guidelines to drive 260 miles from London to Durham in March .
Durham Police found on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown rules when he drove on a 60-mile round trip to Barnard Castle from his parents ’ farm to “ test his eyesight ” , which he said was affected by infection from Covid-19 .
It prompted outcry from the public with polling for i showing that nearly 60 per cent of the country believe he should be fired .
A petition on Change.org showed a million people had signed it calling for him to be sacked .
Minutes from meetings of the Science Advisory Group in Emergencies published revealed that Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leave staffer Ben Warner attended nearly half of all meetings of the group of scientists .
The 48-year-old Mr Cummings attended six meetings , while Mr Warner attended 13 , raising questions over the level of influence Downing Street has had in the decision-making process by Sage .
A quarter of Tory MPs , including ministers , have now called for him to be sacked or criticised his decision to drive to Durham .
Conservative MP Theresa May broke from party line over Dominic Cummings ( Photo : Daniel Leal-Olivas/WPA Pool / Getty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her Maidenhead constituents on Friday , the former PM Theresa May acknowledged anger towards Mr Cummings .
Mrs May wrote : `` What this matter has shown is that there was a discrepancy between the simple messages given by the Government and the details of the legislation passed by Parliament .
`` In these circumstances I do not feel that Mr Cummings followed the spirit of the guidance .
I can well understand the anger of those who have been abiding by the spirit of the guidance given by the Government and expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my biggest concerns has been that the ongoing focus on Mr Cummings has been detracting from the most important task , which is dealing with coronavirus and starting the process of recovery and easing lockdown . ''
She added : `` During this challenging period , my office and I will continue to work hard to support constituents , to work with the local community and to raise ongoing concerns and views with the Government . ''

A petition calling for Dominic Cummings to be sacked from his position as senior adviser to the Prime Minister reached a million signatures.
The controversial aide found himself the focus of a severe public backlash after it emerged last week that he had flouted restriction guidelines to drive 260 miles from London to Durham in March.
Durham Police found on Thursday that Mr Cummings may have broken the lockdown rules when he drove on a 60-mile round trip to Barnard Castle from his parents’ farm to “test his eyesight”, which he said was affected by infection from Covid-19.
It prompted outcry from the public with polling for i showing that nearly 60 per cent of the country believe he should be fired. A petition on Change.org showed a million people had signed it calling for him to be sacked.
Questions over Cummings’ influence
Minutes from meetings of the Science Advisory Group in Emergencies published revealed that Mr Cummings and fellow No 10 adviser and ex-Vote Leave staffer Ben Warner attended nearly half of all meetings of the group of scientists.
The 48-year-old Mr Cummings attended six meetings, while Mr Warner attended 13, raising questions over the level of influence Downing Street has had in the decision-making process by Sage.
Boris Johnson has come under intense pressure from his own MPs to remove Mr Cummings amid public outrage.
A quarter of Tory MPs, including ministers, have now called for him to be sacked or criticised his decision to drive to Durham.
Former PM steps in
Meanwhile, in a letter to her Maidenhead constituents on Friday, the former PM Theresa May acknowledged anger towards Mr Cummings.
Mrs May wrote: “What this matter has shown is that there was a discrepancy between the simple messages given by the Government and the details of the legislation passed by Parliament.
“In these circumstances I do not feel that Mr Cummings followed the spirit of the guidance. I can well understand the anger of those who have been abiding by the spirit of the guidance given by the Government and expect others to do so.
“One of my biggest concerns has been that the ongoing focus on Mr Cummings has been detracting from the most important task, which is dealing with coronavirus and starting the process of recovery and easing lockdown.”
She added: “During this challenging period, my office and I will continue to work hard to support constituents, to work with the local community and to raise ongoing concerns and views with the Government.”


inews--2020-05-29--Coronavirus latest: UK economy begins a ‘slow and painful’ recovery since lockdown restrictions ease

Coronavirus latest: UK economy begins a ‘slow and painful’ recovery since lockdown restrictions eased

According to property website Zoopla , buyer demand rose by 88 per cent in the week estate agents were told they could resume viewings The UK economy has begun its “ slow , painful recovery ” from the coronavirus health crisis , according to a leading City analyst .
With initial , if small , signs of recovery in the housing and jobs markets , a slowing of falls in consumer spending and a gradual return to work since lockdown restrictions eased , investment house Jefferies believes there are tentative signs of economic improvement .
David Owen , an economist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Everything points to a slow , painful recovery , but we still think a recovery is under way.
” Earlier this week demand from homebuyers was found to have rebounded after lockdown measures on the sector were lifted in England earlier this month .
Where people choose to live and how they want their houses to function may change after this prolonged period of lockdown ( Photo : Lindsey Parnaby/AFP ) According to property website Zoopla , buyer demand rose by 88 per cent in the week estate agents were told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move again .
But actual sales remained sluggish and Zoopla suggested the rise in demand could be short-lived .
Another indication of an improving economy is that the decline in jobs advertised across the UK slowed for the first time in the past month , according to the latest date from the world ’ s largest network of job boards , Broadbean Technology .
Sales and trading vacancies are even showing signs of a bounce-back .
Alex Fourlis , managing director at Broadbean Technology , said : “ As the Government continues to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work again , there are tell-tale signs to look out for that suggest we ’ re ready to kick-start the economy and the uptick in sales and trading vacancies is one such indicator .
“ Given the impact the May holidays usually have on hiring numbers , even a small decline in job numbers at this time can be considered a positive sign .
As a country we are , of course , in it for the long-haul with the effects of Covid-19 set to impact our economy for years , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hopefully buy again suggests a level of positivity .
”

The UK economy has begun its “slow, painful recovery” from the coronavirus health crisis, according to a leading City analyst.
With initial, if small, signs of recovery in the housing and jobs markets, a slowing of falls in consumer spending and a gradual return to work since lockdown restrictions eased, investment house Jefferies believes there are tentative signs of economic improvement.
David Owen, an economist at Jefferies, told the Financial Times: “Everything points to a slow, painful recovery, but we still think a recovery is under way.”
Earlier this week demand from homebuyers was found to have rebounded after lockdown measures on the sector were lifted in England earlier this month.
Buyer demand rises
According to property website Zoopla, buyer demand rose by 88 per cent in the week estate agents were told they could resume viewings and people could move again. But actual sales remained sluggish and Zoopla suggested the rise in demand could be short-lived.
Another indication of an improving economy is that the decline in jobs advertised across the UK slowed for the first time in the past month, according to the latest date from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean Technology. Sales and trading vacancies are even showing signs of a bounce-back.
Alex Fourlis, managing director at Broadbean Technology, said: “As the Government continues to unveil plans to get the nation back to work again, there are tell-tale signs to look out for that suggest we’re ready to kick-start the economy and the uptick in sales and trading vacancies is one such indicator.
“Given the impact the May holidays usually have on hiring numbers, even a small decline in job numbers at this time can be considered a positive sign. As a country we are, of course, in it for the long-haul with the effects of Covid-19 set to impact our economy for years, but signs that Britain is starting to sell and hopefully buy again suggests a level of positivity.”
But UK car production fell by 99.7 per cent in April with just 197 cars made.


inews--2020-05-29--Coronavirus lockdown: Socially-distanced entertainment, including drive-in cinema, comedy and raves

Coronavirus lockdown: Socially-distanced entertainment, including drive-in cinema, comedy and raves could take off

Coronavirus lockdown : Socially-distanced entertainment , including drive-in cinema , comedy and raves could take off Films including Grease , Toy Story and Joker will be shown in the car parks of Birmingham Airport and Edinburgh Zoo Drive in events like this cinema in Dusseldorf , Germany , could become the bedrock of post-coronavirus entertainment ( Photo : Getty ) Socially distanced entertainment , including drive-in cinema , comedy , and raves could be about to take off across the UK in the likes of airports and zoos as lockdown eases .
Films including Grease , Toy Story and Joker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Birmingham Airport and Edinburgh Zoo as part of the @ TheDriveIn which will tour 11 cities from July to September .
Entertainment prior to films will include bingo and a silent car disco .
It is the brainchild of three UK dance music promoters .
Tom Ketley of FLY Open Air , Scotland ; Steffan Chelland of Time Warp , Bristol ; and Richard Ince of Woodland Dance Project , UK decided there must be a safe way to bring entertainment to people while still adhering to official guidelines .
Events will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Edinburgh , Bristol , Glasgow , Leeds , London , Cardiff , Aberdeen , Nottingham , Oxford and Newcastle and could start in early July .
Steffan Chelland , who runs Bristol-based Time Warp events which produces shows across the country , sees Drive In Events , as offering a “ bridge ” back to socialising .
“ Our aim is to bring back a sense of normality in a climate of uncertainty , ” he said .
“ It 's been difficult for not only the music industry itself but the average @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release , be that music events , live shows or just socialising with your friends - we are trying to build a safe bridge back to this.
” The drive-in , indelibly linked to 1950s America , where spectators remain in their car , could prove a neat solution to the two-metre rule set by the government .
With the loss of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival , Drive In Events could also offer an alternative with the lives of comedy , cinema and music for the month of August .
Tom Ketley from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music festivals in unique locations in Scotland , says that such events could be a much-needed boost to people flagging from lockdown and craving live entertainment .
“ People need something to look forward to , they need access to social interaction and entertainment , ” he said .
“ Drive In Events could be a massive safe success story ... bringing high quality entertainment to people while ensuring strict social distancing.
” According to the promoters , there have been initial discussions with venues , police and councils .

Socially distanced entertainment, including drive-in cinema, comedy, and raves could be about to take off across the UK in the likes of airports and zoos as lockdown eases.
Films including Grease, Toy Story and Joker will be shown in the car parks of Birmingham Airport and Edinburgh Zoo as part of the @TheDriveIn which will tour 11 cities from July to September. Entertainment prior to films will include bingo and a silent car disco.
A separate operation, Drive In Events, will offer cinema, raves and comedy.
It is the brainchild of three UK dance music promoters. Tom Ketley of FLY Open Air, Scotland; Steffan Chelland of Time Warp, Bristol; and Richard Ince of Woodland Dance Project, UK decided there must be a safe way to bring entertainment to people while still adhering to official guidelines.
Socialising
Events will take place across the UK, including Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Cardiff, Aberdeen, Nottingham, Oxford and Newcastle and could start in early July.
Steffan Chelland, who runs Bristol-based Time Warp events which produces shows across the country, sees Drive In Events, as offering a “bridge” back to socialising.
“Our aim is to bring back a sense of normality in a climate of uncertainty,” he said. “It’s been difficult for not only the music industry itself but the average person has lost their sense of weekend release, be that music events, live shows or just socialising with your friends – we are trying to build a safe bridge back to this.”
The drive-in, indelibly linked to 1950s America, where spectators remain in their car, could prove a neat solution to the two-metre rule set by the government.
With the loss of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Drive In Events could also offer an alternative with the lives of comedy, cinema and music for the month of August.
Boost
Tom Ketley from FLY, which produces FLY Open Air music festivals in unique locations in Scotland, says that such events could be a much-needed boost to people flagging from lockdown and craving live entertainment.
“People need something to look forward to, they need access to social interaction and entertainment,” he said. “Drive In Events could be a massive safe success story…bringing high quality entertainment to people while ensuring strict social distancing.”
According to the promoters, there have been initial discussions with venues, police and councils.
Other European countries have been experimenting with socially distanced entertainment.
In Denmark musician and event organiser, Mark Chemnitz and some friends repurposed the idea of the drive-in theatres to run a continuous culture festival called P Scenen.