inews--2020-05-30--Coronavirus latest: Sport can return from Monday but will be played behind closed doors

Coronavirus latest : Sport can return from Monday but will be played behind closed doors The first domestic live sport is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes race meeting , which would take place at Newmarket Racecourse Sport will return to the UK from Monday but fixtures will have to be played behind closed doors during the coronavirus crises , the Government has announced .
The first domestic live sport in almost three months is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes race meeting , which would take place at Newmarket Racecourse on 6 June .
The Government has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlines the facilities and processes that will need to be in place , including that there will be no spectators at events .
Preparations are also being finalised for the Premier League and EFL football to resume later in June , following detailed discussions with the Department for Culture , Media and Sport , the Deputy Chief Medical Officers and Public Health England .
The first event is thought to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket ( Photo : Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images ) The Government has made clear that the Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live coverage during the remainder of the season in light of ongoing social distancing measures .
The Premier League has this week reached an agreement with its broadcast partners to televise a significant proportion of its remaining matches on free-to-air platforms , including Sky ’ s ‘ Pick ’ TV , that is available on Freeview , and for the first time in Premier League history , the BBC .
“ This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors .
It is now up to individual sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decide when it 's right for them to restart .
Britain 's Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden made the announcement at the Government press briefing ( Photo : TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images ) '' This is a significant moment for British sport .
By working with clinicians every step of the way , we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved.
” The guidance says all staff involved in the sport must travel to the site individually , they must be screened for coronavirus symptoms before entering the competition venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within the venue and dressing rooms usage must be minimised .
It also says that social distancing must be maintained , this includes the competing athletes and support staff on the bench and field of play , such as during any disputes between players and referees , or scoring celebrations .
Sports in other countries , such as Germany ( pictured ) have already begun to resume ( Photo : Bernd Thissen/Pool via Getty Images ) It is expected that the guidelines will be considered by competition delivery partners ( such as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sport organisations ( such as the national governing bodies , professional leagues and clubs ) , and applied to their individual competitions .

Sport will return to the UK from Monday but fixtures will have to be played behind closed doors during the coronavirus crises, the Government has announced.
The Culture Secretary has outlined the strict conditions for elite athletes and professional sportsmen and women to restart playing sport.
The first domestic live sport in almost three months is expected to be the 2000 Guineas Stakes race meeting, which would take place at Newmarket Racecourse on 6 June.
The Government has issued ‘stage three’ guidance that outlines the facilities and processes that will need to be in place, including that there will be no spectators at events.
Preparations are also being finalised for the Premier League and EFL football to resume later in June, following detailed discussions with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Deputy Chief Medical Officers and Public Health England.
This will be subject to a successful vote from their clubs and approval by safety advisory groups including police.
The Government has made clear that the Premier League should widen access for fans to view live coverage during the remainder of the season in light of ongoing social distancing measures.
The Premier League has this week reached an agreement with its broadcast partners to televise a significant proportion of its remaining matches on free-to-air platforms, including Sky’s ‘Pick’ TV, that is available on Freeview, and for the first time in Premier League history, the BBC.
Further announcements are expected to be made by other sporting governing bodies in due course.
‘Stage three’ guidance
The guidance has has been developed in close consultation with the Deputy Chief Medical Officers of England, Public Health England and medical representatives across Olympic, Paralympic and professional sports governing bodies.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, said: “The wait is over. Live British sport will shortly be back on in safe and carefully controlled environments.
“This guidance provides the safe framework for sports to resume competitions behind closed doors. It is now up to individual sports to confirm they can meet these protocols and decide when it’s right for them to restart.
“This is a significant moment for British sport. By working with clinicians every step of the way, we are creating the safest possible environments for everyone involved.”
Strict guidelines
The guidance says all staff involved in the sport must travel to the site individually, they must be screened for coronavirus symptoms before entering the competition venue, a one-way system must be established within the venue and dressing rooms usage must be minimised.
It also says that social distancing must be maintained, this includes the competing athletes and support staff on the bench and field of play, such as during any disputes between players and referees, or scoring celebrations.
If it cannot be maintained then a rigorous regime to monitor for symptoms must be implemented.
It adds that all non-essential activities, such as catering, should be limited, medical staff should adhere to Public Health England advice, and a Covid-19 Officer must be appointed.
It is expected that the guidelines will be considered by competition delivery partners (such as the organiser and venue operator) and elite sport organisations (such as the national governing bodies, professional leagues and clubs), and applied to their individual competitions.
They will have the responsibility to decide when it is safe and appropriate to move to stage three and resume competition when they have their own protocols in place.
They must also ensure all competition delivery partners and user groups involved in staging a competitive sporting event, from the teams and athletes, to the support staff, officials and media, are fully briefed to ensure they have understood the specific risks and mitigations, and be clear that they must actively ‘opt in’.


inews--2020-05-30--Ending hybrid Parliament could leave MPs with health conditions shut out of votes, politicians fear

Ending hybrid Parliament could leave MPs with health conditions shut out of votes , politicians fear The Commons Procedure Committee recommends virtual Parliament sittings and remote voting continue so local concerns can be raised MPs are scheduled return to Westminster next week and vote on a new method of voting ( Photo : ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images ) Speaking to the BBC , Ms Bradley said : `` We are still going to have only 50 members in the chamber .
We are still not going to have that cut and thrust of interventions .
`` With only 50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those that are able to be there physically because they have not got underlying health conditions , or for other reasons , we are disenfranchising a great swathe of members and their constituents . ''
According to The Times , it 's estimated that 250 out of 650 MPs are unlikely to travel to London , so millions will not see local issues raised , with their representation dependent on the health of individual MPs .
Virtual proceedings under the coronavirus lockdown have seen ministers answering questions beamed in from MPs appearing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle , who himself has type 1 diabetes , told The Times : `` I still believe that we ought to be looking at hybrid for those people who are shielding , those people with an age profile .
`` And there may be MPs who are really struggling because they have nobody to look after their children .
Other businesses would try to accommodate that .
The committee 's report said : `` It is unfortunate that the arrangements for remote proceedings were allowed to lapse on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been necessary to recall the House to allow it to decide on how to conduct its proceedings while the restrictions on its work continue . ''
The former Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley is concerned voters will become disenfranchised if the virtual parliament ends ( Photo : TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images )

Voters could become disenfranchised if arrangements for a virtual Parliament aren’t continued, a former Cabinet minister has warned.
By preventing MPs from participating remotely, members with underlying health conditions who are unable to travel to Westminster will be excluded, Commons Procedure Committee chair Karen Bradley has said.
In a report published on Saturday, Ms Bradley expressed concern over the end of the hybrid arrangements which allow MPs to participate remotely or in person.
The Government has sought to bring about the end of virtual Parliament sittings from next week, with MPs deciding on a new method of voting on Tuesday.
Ms Bradley warned that ending the hybrid arrangements would present significant challenges for Parliamentarians – as only 50 MPs are allowed in the Commons chamber at once to comply with the two metre social distancing rule.
There are also fears that MPs shielding for health reasons and those who cannot safely travel to London during the lockdown could lose out.
A suboptimal parliament
Speaking to the BBC, Ms Bradley said: “We are still going to have only 50 members in the chamber. We are still not going to have that cut and thrust of interventions.
“That simply isn’t Parliament as we are used to seeing it. This is a suboptimal Parliament.
“This is going to be a Parliament still not scrutinising Government in a way that it should.
“With only 50 members in the chamber, with only those that are able to be there physically because they have not got underlying health conditions, or for other reasons, we are disenfranchising a great swathe of members and their constituents.”
Labour’s shadow disabilities minister Vicky Foxcroft similarly called for remote arrangements to continue.
She told the BBC: “Disabled people are extremely concerned at the moment in terms of what’s going on, and they need to feel that their voice is being represented.”
According to The Times, it’s estimated that 250 out of 650 MPs are unlikely to travel to London, so millions will not see local issues raised, with their representation dependent on the health of individual MPs.
‘I’m very, very worried’
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who himself has type 1 diabetes, told The Times: “I still believe that we ought to be looking at hybrid for those people who are shielding, those people with an age profile.
“And there may be MPs who are really struggling because they have nobody to look after their children. Other businesses would try to accommodate that.
“The fact is I’m very, very worried about somebody coming in who may be infected and before we know it, that has been passed round.”
The committee’s report said: “It is unfortunate that the arrangements for remote proceedings were allowed to lapse on May 20, and that it has been necessary to recall the House to allow it to decide on how to conduct its proceedings while the restrictions on its work continue.”
Ms Bradley said: “The hybrid House of Commons was an excellent achievement, and the Procedure Committee worked closely with officials to ensure that hybrid proceedings were as effective as possible under the circumstances MPs were faced with in April.
“While hybrid proceedings could never replace the spontaneity and cut and thrust of debate in the Commons chamber, they were the best possible option under the conditions in place.
“The view of the Procedure Committee is that some form of continued virtual participation continues to be the best option to enable all members, including those unable to travel to Westminster, to represent their constituents.”
Serious concerns
The committee expressed “serious concerns” over plans for division lobbies, stating it had found “significant deficiencies” in the system – whilst on Thursday, Sir Lindsay called the division lobbies “unsafe for voting”.
Public Health England has also said it would not be safe for MPs to vote in the traditional way of filing into division lobbies, despite measures such as perspex booths being put in place.
Ms Bradley said: “We have serious concerns about how the proposed system for divisions in the chamber will work in practice.
“The House ought to be made aware of the detail of the arrangements before it decides on temporary division arrangements on Tuesday.
“If the proposed arrangements cannot be made to work, the remote voting system used in May, paired with voting in the chamber, could be a workable alternative.”
Liberal Democrat political and constitutional reform spokeswoman Wendy Chamberlain said: “The Government’s advice to the public is to work from home if possible.
“Parliamentary authorities have bent over backwards to ensure the House of Commons can sit remotely to help protect public health. There is no good reason not to continue to do just that.”


inews--2020-05-31--Dominic Raab says he didn't know where Dominic Cummings was when he was running the country

Dominic Raab says he did n't know where Dominic Cummings was when he was running the country The Foreign Secretary , who stood in for Boris Johnson in April , said he only knew the senior Downing Street aide was 'out of action' The Foreign Secretary , who was left in charge of the country in early April when the Prime Minister was taken into hospital with Covid-19 , said all he knew was that Mr Cummings `` was out of action because he had come down with coronavirus '' .
Asked when he found out Mr Johnson 's chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Durham , Mr Raab told Sky 's Sophy Ridge on Sunday : `` I 'm not sure .
But to be honest with you , when the story broke was when I first became aware of the detail of it . ''
Mr Raab said : `` I just knew that he was out of action because he had come down with coronavirus and , given the situation we were in with the Prime Minister taken ill , and very seriously ill as it later emerged , I was just focused with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on making sure we continued to focus relentlessly on dealing with the virus .
`` I mean I knew Dom was unwell and he was out of action , and obviously I wanted him and the Prime Minister to get well soon , but I was n't focused on his movements at all and I was n't aware of them . ''
Boris Johnson has come under intense pressure from his own MPs to remove Mr Cummings ( Photo : Getty ) It emerged last weekend that in March , Mr Cummings drove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' farm in County Durham with his wife - who had coronavirus symptoms - and his son .
In a public statement , the PM 's chief adviser explained he decided to make the trip because he felt it would be better to self-isolate in a place where he had options for childcare if required , and insisted he had acted `` reasonably '' and within the law .
He added that he had made a 50-mile round-trip to Barnard Castle with his wife and child 15 days later to test his eyesight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to London .
He told the same programme on Sunday : `` I 'm not going to answer for the Government , I 'm not going to defend the Government in that way .
`` The Prime Minister has made his decision .
You know , you can see the effect of it , you do n't need me to tell you , you can see how people have reacted to it and I 've written to the people I 'm privileged enough to represent to give them my views . ''
Asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter , Mr Tugendhat said : `` I said I can understand the frustration but it is fundamentally up to the Prime Minister and it is going to be up to all of us to express our views . ''
`` I really think that the thing we 've got to do , if the Prime Minister is adamant that he wishes to keep an adviser or not - fine , that fundamentally is their decision and they have to bear the consequences of it .
`` But what I really want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure that we work to deliver an economy that works for as many businesses as possible . ''

Dominic Raab has said he did not know the whereabouts of Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s most senior adviser, while standing in for the Prime Minister.
The Foreign Secretary, who was left in charge of the country in early April when the Prime Minister was taken into hospital with Covid-19, said all he knew was that Mr Cummings “was out of action because he had come down with coronavirus“.
Asked when he found out Mr Johnson’s chief aide had left London and travelled to Durham, Mr Raab told Sky’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday: “I’m not sure. But to be honest with you, when the story broke was when I first became aware of the detail of it.”
Mr Cummings admitted last week that he had also failed to inform Mr Johnson of his movements at the end of March.
Raab ‘wasn’t aware of Cummings’ movements’
Mr Raab said: “I just knew that he was out of action because he had come down with coronavirus and, given the situation we were in with the Prime Minister taken ill, and very seriously ill as it later emerged, I was just focused with the Government and with a great Cabinet team on making sure we continued to focus relentlessly on dealing with the virus.
“I mean I knew Dom was unwell and he was out of action, and obviously I wanted him and the Prime Minister to get well soon, but I wasn’t focused on his movements at all and I wasn’t aware of them.”
It emerged last weekend that in March, Mr Cummings drove from his London home to his parents’ farm in County Durham with his wife – who had coronavirus symptoms – and his son.
In a public statement, the PM’s chief adviser explained he decided to make the trip because he felt it would be better to self-isolate in a place where he had options for childcare if required, and insisted he had acted “reasonably” and within the law.
He added that he had made a 50-mile round-trip to Barnard Castle with his wife and child 15 days later to test his eyesight before embarking on the longer journey back to London.
‘Minor breach’
On Friday, Durham police said it had concluded Mr Cummings might have broken lockdown rules, but it would have been a “minor breach”.
Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Tom Tugendhat has added his name to a growing list of Conservative MPs “frustrated” by the situation surrounding Mr Cummings.
He told the same programme on Sunday: “I’m not going to answer for the Government, I’m not going to defend the Government in that way.
“The Prime Minister has made his decision. You know, you can see the effect of it, you don’t need me to tell you, you can see how people have reacted to it and I’ve written to the people I’m privileged enough to represent to give them my views.”
Asked what he told his constituents in his letter, Mr Tugendhat said: “I said I can understand the frustration but it is fundamentally up to the Prime Minister and it is going to be up to all of us to express our views.”
But Mr Tugendhat added the decision on whether Mr Cummings keeps his job is ultimately one for Mr Johnson.
“I really think that the thing we’ve got to do, if the Prime Minister is adamant that he wishes to keep an adviser or not – fine, that fundamentally is their decision and they have to bear the consequences of it.
“But what I really want to see them doing is to be making sure that we work to deliver an economy that works for as many businesses as possible.”


inews--2020-05-31--Michael Angelis: Thomas the Tank Engine narrator dies suddenly, aged 76

The actor voiced the children 's TV programme for 13 series , making him the longest-serving narrator Michael Angelis , who narrated the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series for more than 20 years , has died aged 76 .
Angelis , who also starred in the 1982 BBC series Boys from the Blackstuff and Chanel 4 drama GBH , died suddenly on Saturday while at home with his wife .
The TV actor took over narrating Thomas and Friends from Ringo Starr in 1991 , and was the voice of the show for 13 series , until 2012 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media was comedian Matt Lucas , who described Angelis as `` one of the greatest TV actors I 've ever seen '' .
Those sentiments were echoed by The Thick of It writer Simon Blackwell , who described Angelis as `` enormously funny '' .
Skins screenwriter Jack Thorne shared a tribute to the actor 's work in Boys from the Blackstuff .
Sharing an excerpt from the TV drama 's script , Thorne said : `` There 's a moment in it that made my heart stop . ''
Angelis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his role as Arnie in September Song , Martin Niarchos in GBH , Lucien Boswell in The Liver Birds and as Mickey Startup in Auf Wiedersehen , Pet .
He also made appearances in Casualty , The Bill , Holby City and Heartbeat .
Born in Liverpool , Angelis first appeared on screen in the 1970s in programmes such as Z Cars , Thirty-Minute Theatre and an episode of Coronation Street , before stints in Minder and World 's End .
He was married to Coronation Street actress Helen Worth , who played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and later married Jennifer Khalastchi .

Michael Angelis, who narrated the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series for more than 20 years, has died aged 76.
Angelis, who also starred in the 1982 BBC series Boys from the Blackstuff and Chanel 4 drama GBH, died suddenly on Saturday while at home with his wife.
The TV actor took over narrating Thomas and Friends from Ringo Starr in 1991, and was the voice of the show for 13 series, until 2012.
Among those paying tribute to the actor on social media was comedian Matt Lucas, who described Angelis as “one of the greatest TV actors I’ve ever seen”.
Lucas added: “His work with [screenwriter] Alan Bleasdale was tremendous. What a loss.”
‘Enormously funny’
Those sentiments were echoed by The Thick of It writer Simon Blackwell, who described Angelis as “enormously funny”.
Skins screenwriter Jack Thorne shared a tribute to the actor’s work in Boys from the Blackstuff.
Sharing an excerpt from the TV drama’s script, Thorne said: “There’s a moment in it that made my heart stop.”
RIP Michael Angelis, the heart of Boys from The Blackstuff. There's a moment in it that made my heart stop, his kids are starving, he finds £5. He goes out, buys chips, lager & whisky. Clip not online but here's the script, imagine an incredible performance full of self hatred: pic.twitter.com/MeJZ2X7ZGW — Jack Thorne (@jackthorne) May 31, 2020
Angelis was best known to adult audiences for his role as Arnie in September Song, Martin Niarchos in GBH, Lucien Boswell in The Liver Birds and as Mickey Startup in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
He also made appearances in Casualty, The Bill, Holby City and Heartbeat.
Born in Liverpool, Angelis first appeared on screen in the 1970s in programmes such as Z Cars, Thirty-Minute Theatre and an episode of Coronation Street, before stints in Minder and World’s End.
He was married to Coronation Street actress Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt, from 1991 to 2001, and later married Jennifer Khalastchi.


inews--2020-05-31--Coronavirus latest: Two thirds of care homes 'have tested no staff', data suggests

Coronavirus latest : Two thirds of care homes 'have tested no staff ' , data suggests Sixty-two per cent of care homes have not had any staff members tested since the beginning of the pandemic up to 27 May Two thirds of care home workers have never been tested for coronavirus , new figures show ( Photo : Getty ) Almost two thirds of care homes have not had any staff tested for coronavirus , an analysis indicates , despite Government promises to introduce universal testing by early June .
62 per cent of care homes have not had any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic up to 27 May , figures from the Data Analysis Bureau ( T-DAB ) and Person Centred Software ( PCS ) indicate .
On 15 May Health Secretary Matt Hancock had promised : `` We will test every resident and every member of staff in our elderly care homes in England between now and early June . ''
The data comes days after similarly low figures for the number of care home residents tested for Covid-19 were released .
Nine per cent of staff tested It found that between the date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May , nine per cent of care home staff had been tested .
The figure for England was slightly higher at 10 per cent .
Just 15 per cent of care home staff have been tested at any time since the outbreak , figures showed .
The organisation said six per cent of care home staff were tested in the seven days up to 27 May .
Simon Briscoe , director of T-DAB said : `` The rate of testing of care home staff has picked up in the last week but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the target set by the Government .
`` Testing of just one in 10 staff and residents is far below the rate demanded by industry bodies and targeted by Government . ''
Speaking on Friday , Professor Martin Green , chief executive of Care England , said testing in care settings needs to be prioritised , and called for `` proper guidance '' for homes in relation to the NHS Test and Trace programme , which was launched in England the day before .
Data released earlier this month by T-DAB suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no residents tested since the pandemic started .

Almost two thirds of care homes have not had any staff tested for coronavirus, an analysis indicates, despite Government promises to introduce universal testing by early June.
62 per cent of care homes have not had any staff members tested since the beginning of the pandemic up to 27 May, figures from the Data Analysis Bureau (T-DAB) and Person Centred Software (PCS) indicate.
On 15 May Health Secretary Matt Hancock had promised: “We will test every resident and every member of staff in our elderly care homes in England between now and early June.”
The data comes days after similarly low figures for the number of care home residents tested for Covid-19 were released.
Nine per cent of staff tested
T-DAB looked at a total sample size of 12,407 care givers from 650 care homes across England, Wales and Scotland.
It found that between the date of Mr Hancock’s announcement and 27 May, nine per cent of care home staff had been tested. The figure for England was slightly higher at 10 per cent.
Just 15 per cent of care home staff have been tested at any time since the outbreak, figures showed.
The organisation said six per cent of care home staff were tested in the seven days up to 27 May.
‘Far below’ target rate
Simon Briscoe, director of T-DAB said: “The rate of testing of care home staff has picked up in the last week but is still far too slow to get close to the target set by the Government.
“Testing of just one in 10 staff and residents is far below the rate demanded by industry bodies and targeted by Government.”
Speaking on Friday, Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England, said testing in care settings needs to be prioritised, and called for “proper guidance” for homes in relation to the NHS Test and Trace programme, which was launched in England the day before.
Data released earlier this month by T-DAB suggested 38 per cent of care homes have had no residents tested since the pandemic started.
More than 16,000 residents in care and nursing homes have died from coronavirus in the UK so far.
Additional reporting by Press Association


inews--2020-05-31--Swimming pools could reopen in July with children banned and swimmers arriving 'beach ready'

Swimming pools could reopen in July with children banned and swimmers arriving 'beach ready' Children will be banned outside of lessons and swimmers may have to arrive and leave in their costumes under new guidelines Swimming pools in the UK could be allowed to reopen as early as July , but with drastic changes in place to try to stop the spread of coronavirus .
Children will be banned outside of lessons and swimmers may have to arrive and leave in their costumes under new guidelines set to be published on 15 June .
The number of lanes in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with swimmers told to maintain a safe distance from others at all times , and diving will be banned .
Swim England is behind the proposal , which will have to be approved by the Government before coming into action .
Jane Nickerson , chief executive of Swim England , told The Sunday Times : `` In the early days , it may be that you are encouraged not to use the changing rooms .
`` What we ’ re suggesting is going 'beach-ready ' .
Some pools might ask you just to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ let ’ s hope you ’ re not on a bus , you ’ re in a car - travel home like that . ''
She continued : `` Kids playing around - I don ’ t think we ’ ll be seeing that for some time because of the social distancing .
It doesn ’ t mean that we couldn ’ t do lessons , or some club and community activity - as long as they are programmed and maintaining a distance . ''
A standard 25-metre pool would be cut from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people able to swim in each lane at a time .
People will also be told to `` keep swimming '' , and try to avoid taking breaks while in the pool .
Ms Nickerson said : `` We are saying if you do need to stop for a rest , or catch your breath , just make sure you get to the edge of the lane , to allow others to turn , and keep your head away , face the wall . ''
Swim England fears around 500 of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain closed after the restrictions are lifted , as many are too old or expensive to run in a limited capacity .

Swimming pools in the UK could be allowed to reopen as early as July, but with drastic changes in place to try to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Children will be banned outside of lessons and swimmers may have to arrive and leave in their costumes under new guidelines set to be published on 15 June.
The number of lanes in a pool will be cut in half, with swimmers told to maintain a safe distance from others at all times, and diving will be banned.
Swim England is behind the proposal, which will have to be approved by the Government before coming into action.
Arrive ‘beach-ready’
Jane Nickerson, chief executive of Swim England, told The Sunday Times: “In the early days, it may be that you are encouraged not to use the changing rooms.
“What we’re suggesting is going ‘beach-ready’. Some pools might ask you just to put on a towelling robe and – let’s hope you’re not on a bus, you’re in a car – travel home like that.”
She continued: “Kids playing around – I don’t think we’ll be seeing that for some time because of the social distancing. It doesn’t mean that we couldn’t do lessons, or some club and community activity – as long as they are programmed and maintaining a distance.”
Swimmers will made made to maintain social distancing rules, with one person per three-square-metre area.
Lane numbers halved
A standard 25-metre pool would be cut from six lanes to three, with 10 people able to swim in each lane at a time.
Everybody will be made to swim clockwise, to limit breath contact with others.
People will also be told to “keep swimming”, and try to avoid taking breaks while in the pool.
Ms Nickerson said: “We are saying if you do need to stop for a rest, or catch your breath, just make sure you get to the edge of the lane, to allow others to turn, and keep your head away, face the wall.”
Swim England fears around 500 of the country’s 5,000 public pools will have to remain closed after the restrictions are lifted, as many are too old or expensive to run in a limited capacity.


inews--2020-05-31--SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts launched into orbit onboard private rocket in historic first

SpaceX launch : Nasa astronauts launched into orbit onboard private rocket in historic first SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he was 'overcome with emotion ' after Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley launched into space Elon Musk said he was `` overcome with emotion '' as he watched Nasa astronauts blast off in a rocket built by a private company for the first time .
Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley are on their way to the International Space Station ( ISS ) on a rocket and capsule system built by the billionaire 's firm SpaceX .
Mr Musk said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that should really get people right in the heart - anyone who has a spirit of exploration . ''
`` This is a craft made by humans , for humans , I think it 's something humanity should be proud about occurring on this day . ''
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he was overcome with emotion ( Photo : Saul Martinez/Getty Images ) He added : `` I am really quite overcome with emotion - it 's kind of hard to talk really .
`` It 's been 18 years working towards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to believe that it 's happened .
The Falcon 9 took off on Saturday at 8.22pm UK time from the Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral in Florida , carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft .
Mr Musk said the mission is the `` first step on a journey that would see humans become a multi-planetary species '' .
But despite the successful launch of astronauts into low-Earth orbit , Mr Musk said was was not keen to `` declare victory yet '' , emphasising that the `` return can be more dangerous than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We need to bring them home safely and make sure that we are doing everything we can to minimise that risk of reentry . ''
I think this is something that should really get people right in the heart - anyone who has a spirit of exploration .
It will take Mr Behnken , 49 , and Mr Hurley , 53 , around 19 hours to reach the space station , where they will join the three other residents - Nasa 's Chris Cassidy and Russia 's Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Under Nasa 's Commercial Crew Programme , we will use rockets and spacecraft designed , built , owned and launched by private American companies at a fixed price for the American taxpayer .
Douglas Hurley as he departs the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building ( Photo : NASA/Bill Ingalls/PA Wire ) Travelling at the speed of around 17,000mph , the Dragon capsule will continue to raise its orbit until it is ready to rendezvous and dock with the space station on Sunday at 3.29pm UK time .

Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have reached the International Space Station (ISS) on a rocket and capsule system built by the billionaire’s firm SpaceX.
The pair began their journey on the Crew Dragon capsule on top of the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Saturday evening.
The 19 hour-ago journey saw the spacecraft having to perform a series of manoeuvres before autonomously docking at the space station.
One the spacecraft is sealed in place and checks completed, Mr Hurley and Mr Behnken will join the Nasa’s Chris Cassidy and Russia’s Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner on the space station.
Proud day
Elon Musk said he was “overcome with emotion” as he watched Nasa astronauts blast off in a rocket built by a private company for the first time.
The mission, named Demo-2, marks the first time Nasa has launched astronauts from US soil in nine years.
Mr Musk said: “I think this is something that should really get people right in the heart – anyone who has a spirit of exploration.”
“This is a craft made by humans, for humans, I think it’s something humanity should be proud about occurring on this day.”
He added: “I am really quite overcome with emotion – it’s kind of hard to talk really.
“It’s been 18 years working towards this goal. It’s really hard to believe that it’s happened.
‘Multi-planetary species’
The Falcon 9 took off on Saturday at 8.22pm UK time from the Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral in Florida, carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Mr Musk said the mission is the “first step on a journey that would see humans become a multi-planetary species”.
But despite the successful launch of astronauts into low-Earth orbit, Mr Musk said was was not keen to “declare victory yet”, emphasising that the “return can be more dangerous than the ascent”.
He added: “We need to bring them home safely and make sure that we are doing everything we can to minimise that risk of reentry.”
I think this is something that should really get people right in the heart – anyone who has a spirit of exploration. Elon Musk
It will take Mr Behnken, 49, and Mr Hurley, 53, around 19 hours to reach the space station, where they will join the three other residents – Nasa’s Chris Cassidy and Russia’s Anatoli Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner.
Together, they will become members of the Expedition 63 crew.
‘A new age’
Earlier, US president Donald Trump said “a new age of American ambition has now begun”.
In a post-launch address, he said: “Under Nasa’s Commercial Crew Programme, we will use rockets and spacecraft designed, built, owned and launched by private American companies at a fixed price for the American taxpayer.
“Today’s launch makes clear the commercial space industry is the future.”
Travelling at the speed of around 17,000mph, the Dragon capsule will continue to raise its orbit until it is ready to rendezvous and dock with the space station on Sunday at 3.29pm UK time.
The aim of the mission is to demonstrate SpaceX’s ability to ferry astronauts to the space station and back safely.
It is the final major step required by SpaceX’s astronaut carrier, the Crew Dragon, to get certified by Nasa’s Commercial Crew Programme for long-term manned missions to space.
The mission is expected to last anything between one and four months, with a number of tests being performed on the Dragon.


inews--2020-05-31--Police use rubber bullets and stun grenades as violent protests over George Floyd's death continue a

Police use rubber bullets and stun grenades as violent protests over George Floyd's death continue across the US

Police use rubber bullets and stun grenades as violent protests over George Floyd 's death continue across the US Police fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades and tear gas , while protestors set police vehicles on fire Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US as protests continue in the wake of the death of George Floyd .
The protests have become a national phenomenon having started out in Minneapolis , where Derek Chauvin , 44 , is charged with murdering Mr Floyd , 46 , by kneeling on his neck .
More than 1,300 people have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with more than 500 of those arrests happening in Los Angeles on Friday .
Tens of thousands of people were in the streets across the country on Saturday , many not wearing masks or observing social distancing , raising concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus just as society is reopening in the US .
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest the death of George Floyd near the White House ( Photo : PA ) After a tumultuous Friday night , racially diverse crowds took to the streets again for mostly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As on Friday , many protests turned violent .
The Guard announced it had more than 4,000 members responding to Minneapolis and would quickly have nearly 11,000 .
`` The situation in Minneapolis is no longer in any way about the murder of George Floyd , '' Mr Walz said .
`` It is about attacking civil society , instilling fear and disrupting our great cities . ''
Soon after the city 's 8pm curfew went into force , lines of police cars and officers in riot gear moved in to confront protesters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throngs of people .
The tougher tactics came after city and state leaders were criticised for not effectively confronting days of violent and damaging protests that included protesters burning down a police station soon after officers abandoned it .
Donald Trump supported the decision to bring in the National Guard .
He tweeted on Saturday : `` The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn ’ t do .
Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over & ruined .
Great job by the National Guard .
No games ! ''
A protestor breaks the windshield of a police vehicle in downtown Seattle ( Photo : PA ) Speaking in Cape Canaveral earlier that day he said : `` What we are now seeing on the streets of our cities has nothing to do with justice or with peace .
The memory of George Floyd is being dishonoured by rioters , looters and anarchists .
`` We can not and must not allow a small group of criminals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste to our communities . ''

Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US as protests continue in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Police fired rubber bullets and used stun grenades and tear gas, while protestors chanted the names of black people killed by police and set police vehicles on fire.
The protests have become a national phenomenon having started out in Minneapolis, where Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with murdering Mr Floyd, 46, by kneeling on his neck.
More than 1,300 people have been arrested in 16 cities since Thursday, with more than 500 of those arrests happening in Los Angeles on Friday.
Protests grow
Tens of thousands of people were in the streets across the country on Saturday, many not wearing masks or observing social distancing, raising concerns about the potential spread of coronavirus just as society is reopening in the US.
After a tumultuous Friday night, racially diverse crowds took to the streets again for mostly peaceful demonstrations from coast to coast. As on Friday, many protests turned violent.
Cross-country protests
In Washington DC, the National Guard was deployed outside the White House, where chanting crowds were taunting Secret Service agents. Dressed in camouflage and holding shields, the troops stood in a line a few metres away, preventing the crowd from pushing forward.
In Philadelphia, at least 13 officers were injured when peaceful protests turned violent and at least four police vehicles were set on fire, amid other fires downtown.
In the Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the site of a 1921 massacre of black people that left as many as 300 dead, protesters blocked intersections and chanted the name of Terence Crutcher, a black man killed by a police officer in 2016.
In Seattle, police fired tear gas and stun grenades to try to disperse black-clad crowds that smashed downtown shopfronts and stole merchandise.
In Los Angeles, protesters chanted “Black Lives Matter”, some within inches of the face shields of officers. Police used batons to move the crowd back and fired rubber bullets, while a police car burned in the street.
In New York City, dangerous confrontations flared repeatedly as officers made arrests and cleared streets. A video showed two NYPD cars lurching into a crowd of demonstrators who were pushing a barricade against one of them and pelting it with objects, knocking several people to the ground. It was unclear if anyone was hurt.
National Guard mobilised
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who said local forces had been overwhelmed on Friday, fully mobilised the state’s National Guard and promised a massive show of force.
The Guard announced it had more than 4,000 members responding to Minneapolis and would quickly have nearly 11,000.
“The situation in Minneapolis is no longer in any way about the murder of George Floyd,” Mr Walz said. “It is about attacking civil society, instilling fear and disrupting our great cities.”
Soon after the city’s 8pm curfew went into force, lines of police cars and officers in riot gear moved in to confront protesters, firing tear gas to push away throngs of people.
The tougher tactics came after city and state leaders were criticised for not effectively confronting days of violent and damaging protests that included protesters burning down a police station soon after officers abandoned it.
Trump praises National Guard
Donald Trump supported the decision to bring in the National Guard. He tweeted on Saturday: “The National Guard has been released in Minneapolis to do the job that the Democrat Mayor couldn’t do. Should have been used 2 days ago & there would not have been damage & Police Headquarters would not have been taken over & ruined. Great job by the National Guard. No games!”
Speaking in Cape Canaveral earlier that day he said: “What we are now seeing on the streets of our cities has nothing to do with justice or with peace. The memory of George Floyd is being dishonoured by rioters, looters and anarchists.
“We can not and must not allow a small group of criminals and vandals to wreck our cities and lay waste to our communities.”
Overnight curfews were imposed in more than a dozen major cities nationwide, ranging from 6pm in parts of South Carolina to 10pm around Ohio.
People were also told to be off the streets of Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle and Minneapolis – where thousands had ignored the same order Friday night.
Mr Chauvin, the former police officer who held his knee to Mr Floyd’s neck as he begged for air, was arrested Friday and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.


inews--2020-05-31--How to make a Facebook avatar: Make personalised emojis and stickers for use on Messenger and Facebo

How to make a Facebook avatar: Make personalised emojis and stickers for use on Messenger and Facebook comments

How to make a Facebook avatar : Make personalised emojis and stickers for use on Messenger and Facebook comments In addition to Zoom and Houseparty video calls , your loved ones can now see your face during lockdown with Facebook 's new avatar feature So far the launch has been a hit with users , who can now express themselves in a more personal way , and outside the limited confines of the four generic reaction buttons .
Not too different from the Bitmoji feature found on Snapchat , Facebook allows its users to use the avatar when making comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in conversations in its Messenger app .
If you haven ’ t yet had a chance to create your own avatar , follow the below steps and , as Dr Dre and NWA said in 1988 , “ express yourself ” .
Open up the Facebook app on your smartphone ( The feature works for both iOS or Android ) .
Now tap on the icon displaying three horizontal lines , found in the bottom-right hand corner of your screen .
You will now be given a wide selection of physical features @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hairstyle length and colour , face shape , eye shape and colour , eye makeup , lip shape and colour , eyebrow shape , nose shape , facial hair , body shape , and finally an outfit choice .
Make your way through each section , customising your avatar to best represent you ( or however you wish ) .
As soon as you have completed the avatar-making process , you can tap on the arrow icon in the top right corner to temporarily set it as your profile picture or to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you get tired of your avatar ’ s outfit , or any other feature , all you need to do is simply click on the pencil icon in the top right corner .
If you want to use your avatar as part of a comment on a post , you can do so by tapping the smiley face icon ( found next to the gif icon ) , and simply select the avatar icon found at the bottom of the screen .
The feature first appeared in June 2019 in Australia as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to Europe in April this year .
Users in the US only gained access to the feature this week .
Fidji Simo , the head of Facebook 's app , said in a post , `` So much of our interactions these days are taking place online , which is why it 's more important than ever to be able to express yourself personally on Facebook .

Facebook has released a new feature allowing users to create online avatars of themselves.
So far the launch has been a hit with users, who can now express themselves in a more personal way, and outside the limited confines of the four generic reaction buttons.
Not too different from the Bitmoji feature found on Snapchat, Facebook allows its users to use the avatar when making comments, as well as in Facebook stories and in conversations in its Messenger app.
How do I make a Facebook avatar?
If you haven’t yet had a chance to create your own avatar, follow the below steps and, as Dr Dre and NWA said in 1988, “express yourself”.
Step 1:
Open up the Facebook app on your smartphone (The feature works for both iOS or Android). Now tap on the icon displaying three horizontal lines, found in the bottom-right hand corner of your screen.
Step 2:
Scroll down and click “See More.”
Step 3:
Click on “Avatars.”
Step 4:
Tap “Next” followed by “Get Started.”
Step 5:
Select a skin tone that best fits your own. Then hit “Next.”
Step 6:
You will now be given a wide selection of physical features to choose from. These categories include hairstyle length and colour, face shape, eye shape and colour, eye makeup, lip shape and colour, eyebrow shape, nose shape, facial hair, body shape, and finally an outfit choice. Make your way through each section, customising your avatar to best represent you (or however you wish).
Step 7:
Tap the tick in the top right corner of the page, and your avatar will save itself.
Step 8:
When it appears, hit the blue button labelled “Next” and you will see your finished avatar.
Step 9:
Tap “Done.”
As soon as you have completed the avatar-making process, you can tap on the arrow icon in the top right corner to temporarily set it as your profile picture or to share it to your Facebook feed.
Tap on the smiling square icon, found below the arrow icon, in order to check out the variety of Avatar stickers.
If you get tired of your avatar’s outfit, or any other feature, all you need to do is simply click on the pencil icon in the top right corner.
If you want to use your avatar as part of a comment on a post, you can do so by tapping the smiley face icon (found next to the gif icon), and simply select the avatar icon found at the bottom of the screen.
Launched in June
The feature first appeared in June 2019 in Australia as part of a trial, before making its way to Europe in April this year. Users in the US only gained access to the feature this week.
Fidji Simo, the head of Facebook’s app, said in a post, “So much of our interactions these days are taking place online, which is why it’s more important than ever to be able to express yourself personally on Facebook.
“With so many emotions and expressions to choose from, avatars let you to react and engage more authentically with family and friends across the app.”


inews--2020-05-31--Blood and Water season 2: all we know about a possible second series of Netflix original drama

Blood and Water season 2 : all we know about a possible second series of Netflix original drama The new series , which dropped on 20 May , follows 16-year-old South African girl Puleng Khumalo on her hunt to find her long-lost sister Blood and Water is the latest in a string of hit Netflix teen dramas that includes the likes of Riverdale , 13 Reasons Why and Outer Banks .
The new series , which dropped on 20 May and follows 16-year-old South African girl Puleng Khumalo ( Ama Qamata ) on her hunt to find her long-lost sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ African series .
The initial six-episode run may have tied up many loose ends , but has still left some fans wanting more , and asking the question : will there be a season two ?
Will there be a Blood and Water season two ?
As yet there is no official word from Netflix on whether Blood and Water will be renewed for a second season .
Netflix tends to wait a few weeks , and sometimes as much as two months , to see all the viewing data for a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether it is worth bringing back .
Puleng and Fikile in Netflix 's Blood and Water ( Photo : Netflix ) If you are looking for positive signs , the fact that this is only Netflix 's second African original works in Blood and Water 's favour - history shows the streaming service tends to renew its first few shows from new regions .
And its first show out of South Africa , Queen Sono , has already been renewed for season two .
What could happen in a second season ?
Season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parkhurst College after hearing her sister , who was kidnapped by human traffickers as a baby , might be a pupil there .
She befriends star pupil Fikile Bhele ( Khosi Ngema ) , the head girl in waiting whom she suspects to be her long-lost sister .
In the season one finale we discover that Puleng and Fikile are in fact siblings , tying up the series ' biggest loose end , but leaving plenty of room for new storylines - how will their relationship change now they have been reunited as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ questions that need answering .
What is going to happen with Fikile and Chad , and also with Puleng and KB ?

Blood and Water is the latest in a string of hit Netflix teen dramas that includes the likes of Riverdale, 13 Reasons Why and Outer Banks.
The new series, which dropped on 20 May and follows 16-year-old South African girl Puleng Khumalo (Ama Qamata) on her hunt to find her long-lost sister, is just Netflix’s second original African series.
The initial six-episode run may have tied up many loose ends, but has still left some fans wanting more, and asking the question: will there be a season two?
Here is everything we know so far…
Will there be a Blood and Water season two?
As yet there is no official word from Netflix on whether Blood and Water will be renewed for a second season.
Netflix tends to wait a few weeks, and sometimes as much as two months, to see all the viewing data for a new series, before making a decision on whether it is worth bringing back.
If you are looking for positive signs, the fact that this is only Netflix’s second African original works in Blood and Water‘s favour – history shows the streaming service tends to renew its first few shows from new regions.
And its first show out of South Africa, Queen Sono, has already been renewed for season two.
What could happen in a second season?
Spoilers ahead for season one…
Season one sees Puleng transfer to the prestigious Parkhurst College after hearing her sister, who was kidnapped by human traffickers as a baby, might be a pupil there.
She befriends star pupil Fikile Bhele (Khosi Ngema), the head girl in waiting whom she suspects to be her long-lost sister.
In the season one finale we discover that Puleng and Fikile are in fact siblings, tying up the series’ biggest loose end, but leaving plenty of room for new storylines – how will their relationship change now they have been reunited as sisters?
There are plenty of other questions that need answering. What is going to happen with Fikile and Chad, and also with Puleng and KB?
And will Mark and Zama agree to being in a throuple with Chris?


inews--2020-05-31--White Lines season 2: what we know about possible second series on Netflix

White Lines season 2 : what we know about possible second series on Netflix The drug-fuelled murder mystery from Money Heist creator Alex Pina has been a big hit for Netflix Now we have an answer to one big question , who killed Axel Collins , everyone is asking another : will White Lines be back for a second season ?
Its first season followed Zoe , the younger sister of a DJ who mysteriously disappeared in Ibiza 20 years ago .
She is called over to the Balearic island to identify his body , and decides to stay in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mystery of what really happened to him .
Zoe meets up with all of Axel 's old friends and business associates , delving into their past lives rich in drugs , crime and corruption .
And after the jaw-dropping finale , fans are wondering what is next for White Lines ... Will there be a White Lines season two ?
As yet there is no official word on whether White Lines will be back .
Usually Netflix waits a few weeks after a show 's release to track viewing figures before making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White Lines has proved popular and given Alex Pina 's huge success with Money Heist , the likelihood is it will get a season two - at the very least .
The creators have said they originally planned the show for a three-season run , so they clearly have plenty of storylines left in the tank and an idea of where things will go .
What could happen in a second season ?
The first season wrapped up nicely , with the bombshell revelation that Anna killed Axel to stop him from revealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together .
The series is mostly set in Ibiza ( Photo : Netflix ) Ironically , she enlisted Marcus ' help to finish their friend off , with Marcus running Axel over in his car before a sharp whack to the head completed the murder .
Which leaves plenty of options for where the show could go , either continuing in the modern day or delving further into the past and the gang 's time with Axel .

Now we have an answer to one big question, who killed Axel Collins, everyone is asking another: will White Lines be back for a second season?
The drug-fuelled murder mystery from Money Heist creator Alex Pina has been a big hit for Netflix.
Its first season followed Zoe, the younger sister of a DJ who mysteriously disappeared in Ibiza 20 years ago.
She is called over to the Balearic island to identify his body, and decides to stay in order to get to the bottom of the mystery of what really happened to him.
Zoe meets up with all of Axel’s old friends and business associates, delving into their past lives rich in drugs, crime and corruption.
And after the jaw-dropping finale, fans are wondering what is next for White Lines…
Will there be a White Lines season two?
As yet there is no official word on whether White Lines will be back. Usually Netflix waits a few weeks after a show’s release to track viewing figures before making a decision on renewing.
However, White Lines has proved popular and given Alex Pina’s huge success with Money Heist, the likelihood is it will get a season two – at the very least.
The creators have said they originally planned the show for a three-season run, so they clearly have plenty of storylines left in the tank and an idea of where things will go.
What could happen in a second season?
Spoilers for season one ahead…
The first season wrapped up nicely, with the bombshell revelation that Anna killed Axel to stop him from revealing to Marcus that they had been sleeping together.
Ironically, she enlisted Marcus’ help to finish their friend off, with Marcus running Axel over in his car before a sharp whack to the head completed the murder.
The show’s main players, including Laura Haddock, Nuno Lopes, Daniel Mays, Marta Milans, Juan Diego Botto, Pedro Casablanc, Belén López, Angela Griffin, Laurence Fox, Tallulah Evans are all likely to come back for a second season.
Which leaves plenty of options for where the show could go, either continuing in the modern day or delving further into the past and the gang’s time with Axel.


inews--2020-05-31--When will gyms reopen? Latest UK coronavirus lockdown updates as gyms stay closed

When will gyms reopen ?
Latest UK coronavirus lockdown updates as gyms stay closed With the UK lockdown still in place , but Boris Johnson revealing a `` conditional plan '' to easing restrictions , when could gyms begin to reopen again ?
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 .
Some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space , and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas , could return to business from July , although specific details haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government hasn ’ t yet confirmed when gyms will be able to reopen .
The First Minister has unveiled plans to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions , around two weeks after Boris Johnson began to ease lockdown restrictions in England .
She said that several strict measures will be relaxed from 28 May in a four-phase `` route map '' .
In phase one , from May 28 , outdoor swimming in Scotland is permitted along with other outside activities including golf , canoeing and hiking .
However , leisure centres and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country reaches phase three of the exit-lockdown plan during which physical distancing measures will still be in place .
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 will not reopen from 1 June .
In Northern Ireland , some sports , such as golf and tennis , have also been allowed to restart , with social distancing measures in place .
Health club chain PureGym has previously said that it is working out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to allow for social distancing , alongside capping member numbers .
However , Mr Cobbold added that gyms will only be re-opened when permitted to do so by the government .
He said : `` The right approach is a considered and careful opening , we will probably , when permitted by government , start by opening half a dozen sites and then expand from there when we 're confident that we have a model that 's safe and secure for members for the future.
” The PureGym website states : “ While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to ensure your club is clean , safe , and ready for your return .
We are looking forward to welcoming you back.
” Fitness studio Barry 's Bootcamp also released a statement saying the company is `` unsure when we will be reopening but will continue to closely follow the advice of the government and local authorities '' .
They are currently offering virtual workouts for members .
Virgin Active will also inform customers when it will reopen clubs `` once it is safe to do so based on government advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ European countries ?
In Italy , citizens will now be able to travel within regions in order to visit relatives , provided that they wear masks .

The coronavirus lockdown has changed people’s lives in many ways, but one of the biggest has been the way in which we exercise.
Gyms, leisure centres and indoor pools had all been closed since 21 March, while home workout equipment is like gold dust online.
However, the Government has finally given the go-ahead for gyms to open their doors again.
When did the gyms reopen?
Gyms, leisure centres and indoor pools reopened on Saturday 25 July.
They will have to follow strict new guidelines, such as introducing timed bookings for workouts and restrictions on showering.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the move to reopen gyms would help get the country “match-fit to defeat the virus” amid growing fears of inactivity among the population due to social distancing restrictions.
“The reopening of gyms is the news millions across the country have been waiting for with many people desperate to jump on a spinning bike or dive into a pool,” he said.
“Our comprehensive guidance will ensure gyms, pools and leisure centres have the support they need to reopen safely for their customers and staff.”
In the Government’s Our Plan to Rebuild document, released on Monday 11 May, gyms and fitness studios were originally part of step three of the lockdown exit plan, starting from 4 July.
However, Mr Johnson later said indoor gyms are categorised as “close proximity” businesses and would remain shut.
He said: “The business and culture secretaries will establish task forces with public health experts and the sectors to help them become Covid-secure and reopen as soon as possible.”
The industry reacted with frustration at Mr Johnson’s “catastrophic decision” to give the green light to many sectors of the economy, but not gyms.
Mark Sesnan, managing director of GLL, which runs 270 leisure and sport facilities on behalf of local authorities, said: “This will bad for business, bad for jobs and bad for the health of the nation.”
He added: “The Government is ignoring the health of the nation, when it has been proven that conditions such as obesity and diabetes increase the risks associated with Covid-19.”
What safety measures will be in place?
When gyms reopen, it won’t be business as usual.
According to The Times, gyms and swimming pools will require receptionists to use clickers to count numbers going in, and booking systems will be put in place to prevent overcrowding.
On gym floors, people will only be permitted to use equipment that’s spaced two metres apart and a gym’s maximum capacity will be calculated based on three metres squared per person.
Changing rooms and showers will be in use but “extra care” will be provided to maintain social distancing in these areas, while sweat towels will not be permitted on gym floors or studios.
Health club chain PureGym has previously said that it is working out how its facilities could be laid out to allow for social distancing, alongside capping member numbers.
PureGym CEO Humphrey Cobbold, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the chain was working to upgrade hygiene and sanitation procedures in order to “provide a safe environment for the future.”


inews--2020-05-31--UK lockdown rules: New coronavirus measures in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland explain

UK lockdown rules: New coronavirus measures in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland explained

UK lockdown rules : New coronavirus measures in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland explained i 's Political Editor Nigel Morris looks at the new rules and how restrictions are being eased The United Kingdom is edging out of the coronavirus lockdown but at a different pace in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
People will be able to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in socially-distanced groups of six from Monday .
They should not venture indoors apart from getting to a garden or using the toilet .
There is no limit on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from not being allowed to stay overnight .
Outdoor retail and car showrooms will be able to reopen on Monday followed by other shops on 15 June as long as they are “ Covid-secure ” .
The Government has raised the prospect of limiting reopening of the hospitality sector in July , although no firm decisions have been taken .
From Monday , nurseries will be allowed to reopen , while pupils in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 can return to primary schools .
On 15 June secondary schools , sixth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face-to-face contact time for Year 10 and 12 .
Coronavirus lockdown rules in Scotland are set to be eased ( Photo : Getty ) From Friday Scots have been allowed to join groups of up to eight outdoors - as long as they observe social distancing .
The “ strong advice '' is they should not travel more than five miles and the public are still prohibited from going into other families ’ homes .
They can take part in such non-contact sports as golf , tennis , fishing and bowls , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Monday .
Outdoor gatherings will be allowed from Monday , with people from two different households able to meet as long as they are socially distanced .
But they are barred from travelling more than five miles from home unless for work or to buy essential items .
Garden centres and refuse sites have already opened .
The next review of restrictions will take place on 18 June when the Welsh government will consider allowing non-essential shops to open , along with outdoor sporting facilities .
Groups of up to six are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people are advised to remain in their local areas .
From June 8 - if infection rates do not increase - the Northern Ireland Assembly will allow the reopening of outdoor sports facilities , car showrooms and some non-essential retail stores including electronics or furniture shops .
Outdoor weddings with a maximum of 10 guests will be allowed from then and hotels will be able to start taking bookings at their own risk .

The United Kingdom is edging out of the coronavirus lockdown but at a different pace in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How the restrictions are being eased.
England
People will be able to gather outdoors in parks and private gardens in socially-distanced groups of six from Monday. They should not venture indoors apart from getting to a garden or using the toilet. There is no limit on how far they can travel – apart from not being allowed to stay overnight.
Outdoor retail and car showrooms will be able to reopen on Monday followed by other shops on 15 June as long as they are “Covid-secure”. The Government has raised the prospect of limiting reopening of the hospitality sector in July, although no firm decisions have been taken.
From Monday, nurseries will be allowed to reopen, while pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 can return to primary schools. On 15 June secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges will begin to offer face-to-face contact time for Year 10 and 12.
Scotland
From Friday Scots have been allowed to join groups of up to eight outdoors – as long as they observe social distancing. The “strong advice” is they should not travel more than five miles and the public are still prohibited from going into other families’ homes.
They can take part in such non-contact sports as golf, tennis, fishing and bowls, and councils are due to reopen recycling centres from Monday.
Garden centres can reopen, but pubs, cinemas, hairdressers, libraries, and non-essential shops remain closed.
Schools will remain closed until at least August, when a new blended learning model is scheduled to begin.
Wales
Outdoor gatherings will be allowed from Monday, with people from two different households able to meet as long as they are socially distanced.
But they are barred from travelling more than five miles from home unless for work or to buy essential items. Garden centres and refuse sites have already opened.
The next review of restrictions will take place on 18 June when the Welsh government will consider allowing non-essential shops to open, along with outdoor sporting facilities.
No date has been set for the return of schools with Education Minister Kirsty Williams “in discussions about returning children and teachers safely”.
Northern Ireland
Groups of up to six are already allowed to gather outdoors, although people are advised to remain in their local areas.
From June 8 – if infection rates do not increase – the Northern Ireland Assembly will allow the reopening of outdoor sports facilities, car showrooms and some non-essential retail stores including electronics or furniture shops.
Restrictions on meeting people from other households indoors stay in place, but will be reassessed on 18 June.
Outdoor weddings with a maximum of 10 guests will be allowed from then and hotels will be able to start taking bookings at their own risk.
Some pupils are set to return to school in late August with a phased return for the rest.


inews--2020-05-31--How to make a face mask: what to do if you're making coronavirus masks at home, and when to wear the

How to make a face mask: what to do if you're making coronavirus masks at home, and when to wear them in the UK

How to make a face mask : what to do if you 're making coronavirus masks at home , and when to wear them in the UK Face masks have become a much more common sight when leaving the house during the UK lockdown and now they are advised by the government The UK government has now advised people to wear face coverings when going out in public in situations where social distancing measures might be hard to maintain .
Now that the public are being told to wear face masks , many shops have already sold out .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and is it safe to make your own ?
Can I make my own face mask ?
You should consider making your own face mask so you don ’ t contribute to the shortage that is currently affecting the likes of hospitals and other medical centres .
The CDC says that DIY masks can be made as a last resort in times of crisis , and should be used “ in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front ( that extends to the chin or below ) and sides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Smart Air Filters found that tea towels , cotton t-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials to use for making your own DIY face masks - this is due to their ability to capture particles while still remaining breathable .
If you don ’ t know how to sew , or don ’ t have access to sewing materials , you can alternatively choose to cut up something like a t-shirt and tie it around your head .
Alternatively , you can follow these steps from the UK government that showcase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using both sew and no sew methods .
As it stands , surgical supplies for face masks are low , but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon .
When buying a face mask , make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them .
When should I be wearing a mask ?
The government published a 50 page document called Our Plan to Rebuild : The UK Government 's COVID-19 recovery strategy , and within this publication it had a dedicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The Government is now advising that people should aim to wear a face-covering in enclosed spaces where social distancing is not always possible and they come into contact with others that they do not normally meet , for example on public transport or in some shops . ''
The publication also emphasised that `` homemade cloth face coverings can help reduce the risk of transmission in some circumstances '' and that they are `` not intended to help the wearer , but to protect against inadvertent transmission of the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .

The UK Government has stated that it will be compulsory to wear a face mask in shops from 24 July.
Face coverings were already mandatory on public transport and recommended in public spaces, but the new rule, which applies to supermarkets, all shops and takeaways, means people will be rushing to make sure they are prepared.
Coverings are available to buy in many stores and online, but it is also possible to make your own.
Can I make my own face mask?
You should consider making your own face mask so you don’t contribute to the shortage that is currently affecting the likes of hospitals and other medical centres.
The Centre of Disease Control (CDC) says that DIY masks can be made as a last resort in times of crisis, and should be used “in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front (that extends to the chin or below) and sides of the face”.
Scarves, cotton home-made coverings that cover nose and mouth and other bought masks that are not ones used by the health service are fine to use. Officials said that people can make coverings at home, but added that “the key thing is it should cover your mouth and nose”.
People have been advised not to use surgical masks or respirators as these should be reserved for health and care workers and for people in industrial settings such as those exposed to dust.
A study from Smart Air Filters found that tea towels, cotton t-shirts and cotton pillowcases are the best materials to use for making your own DIY face masks – this is due to their ability to capture particles while still remaining breathable.
There are various YouTube instructional videos showing how to make face masks if you’re good at sewing.
If you don’t know how to sew, or don’t have access to sewing materials, you can alternatively choose to cut up something like a t-shirt and tie it around your head.
This YouTube video shows you how to do that effectively.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps from the UK government that showcase how to make a face mask, using both sew and no sew methods.
Where can I buy a face mask?
As it stands, surgical supplies for face masks are low, but there are face masks available to buy on Amazon, Etsy and online fashion retailers. You can also find them in some supermarkets.
When buying a face mask, make sure to follow the advice on how to wear them correctly and how to dispose of them.
When should I be wearing a mask?
On 4 June the government released guidance stating that from 15 June, masks on public transport would become compulsory.
The reasons given were that on public transport, as more people go back to work, “people may be more likely to be in enclosed spaces for longer periods of time where we no there is a greater risk of the spread of the virus”.
From 24 July the rule will also apply to shops and takeaways. It is not mandatory to wear one when you are in outdoors spaces like parks, or when you are exercising.
How do I wear a mask properly?
If you’re going to wear a face mask, it’s imperative that you know how to wear it properly, otherwise the mask is redundant.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says you should follow these steps:


inews--2020-05-31--What school years are going back on 1 June? Schools in England are reopening with certain year group

What school years are going back on 1 June? Schools in England are reopening with certain year groups first - here's how it works

What school years are going back on 1 June ?
Schools in England are reopening with certain year groups first - here 's how it works English schools that reopen on Monday will only allow certain pupils back , depending on year group .
A big stage in the UK gradually easing out of lockdown will occur next week , when the first pupils begin to return to school after more than two months .
Monday 1 June is the date marked by the Government , but things are n't quite that simple .
Wales and Scotland have already ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are likely to wait until the new school year in September .
Northern Ireland is expected to follow suit .
Which pupils can go back to school from 1 June ?
Children in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 will be allowed back to school first .
The Government said this is because children at these ages are at key stages of their development , and will benefit most from returning .
When can other primary school pupils go back ?
The Department for Education is hoping all other primary school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the end of the summer term , ideally for about a month .
However this is all dependent on how effectively the country can control the virus .
If the r rate , which represents the rate of infections , is too high children will not be allowed to return to school .
Classrooms have been empty since mid-March 9Photo : Getty ) However , the aim is for some pupils in Years 10 and 12 to have some face to face time with teachers before the summer , since they will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next school year .
How will schools be made safe ?
The Government has issued a host of guidelines to reduce the chance of infection .
Children will be kept in unchanging small groups - likened to `` protective bubbles - of no more than 15 pupils with the same teacher .
Desks will be spaced out as far apart as possible , although the Government admits it might not be possible to keep the youngest children two metres apart .
Testing will be available to all children and staff , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their bubble will have to stay at home for two weeks .
Does my child have to attend ?

A big stage in the UK gradually easing out of lockdown will occur next week, when the first pupils begin to return to school after more than two months.
Monday 1 June is the date marked by the Government, but things aren’t quite that simple. Wales and Scotland have already ruled out reopening schools on this date, and are likely to wait until the new school year in September. Northern Ireland is expected to follow suit.
English schools that reopen on Monday will only allow certain pupils back, depending on year group.
Which pupils can go back to school from 1 June?
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 will be allowed back to school first. The Government said this is because children at these ages are at key stages of their development, and will benefit most from returning.
Nursery children will also be allowed to go back if schools have them.
When can other primary school pupils go back?
The Department for Education is hoping all other primary school pupils will be able to go back before the end of the summer term, ideally for about a month.
However this is all dependent on how effectively the country can control the virus. If the r rate, which represents the rate of infections, is too high children will not be allowed to return to school.
What about secondary schools?
Secondary schools will not open properly until September, meaning a long summer break for those in Year 7 and above.
However, the aim is for some pupils in Years 10 and 12 to have some face to face time with teachers before the summer, since they will be sitting their GCSEs and A-levels in the next school year.
How will schools be made safe?
The Government has issued a host of guidelines to reduce the chance of infection. Children will be kept in unchanging small groups – likened to “protective bubbles – of no more than 15 pupils with the same teacher.
Desks will be spaced out as far apart as possible, although the Government admits it might not be possible to keep the youngest children two metres apart.
There will be staggered drop-offs, breaks and pick-ups, one-way corridors and frequent hand washing and cleaning.
Soft furnishings, soft toys and other things which are hard to clean will be removed from classrooms.
Testing will be available to all children and staff, and if someone tests positive, the rest of their bubble will have to stay at home for two weeks.
Does my child have to attend?
No. The Department for Education has stressed there will be no penalties for parents who keep children off school this academic year.
Children who are shielding because they are in the “clinically extremely vulnerable” category are not advised to attend, and the same goes for those who have immediate family in this category.


inews--2020-05-31--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--2020-05-31--Pick For Britain jobs near me: how to apply for UK fruit picking jobs after Government appeal

Pick For Britain jobs near me : how to apply for UK fruit picking jobs after Government appeal A new farming campaign is here to offer work for those who have lost their jobs because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic This is what you need to know about signing up to pick fruit and veg ( Photo : Shutterstock ) A new government website , Pick for Britain , aims to connect those who have found themselves without work due to coronavirus and farms who are facing labour shortages .
This is everything you need to know , from what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
What is the campaign ?
The Pick for Britain website states : “ Pick for Britain helps bring workers and employers together and ensures the UK can continue to deliver the best quality British fruit and veg for everyone to enjoy .
The website explains that “ some of the work will depend on the weather , so flexibility in terms of hours you work will be required ” and that “ a good level of fitness is usually required ” .
What work is available ?
There are four main @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , depending on the farm you apply to .
Picking will include working outside in the fields , in polytunnels or glasshouses , picking fruit and vegetables such as strawberries , apples , peppers and asparagus .
What are hours and pay like ?
This is what you need to know in regards to questions you might have about things like pay , hours and training : Those working on the farms will be classed as key workers by the government , which means that you will be able to travel to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still be able to attend their local school as a child of a key worker .
Furloughed workers can sign up for Pick for Britain as long as their contract with their current employer allows it , or their employer agrees .
How to sign up ?
To see what jobs are available , just head to the jobs section of the Pick for Britain website here .
You ’ ll then be able to see a list of available jobs - click on the job you ’ re interested in and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that specific employer .
If you own a farm or small business and need to advertise individual jobs , you can use the government ’ s free ‘ find a job ’ service to advertise your vacancies to those looking for work .

A new government website, Pick for Britain, aims to connect those who have found themselves without work due to coronavirus and farms who are facing labour shortages.
This is everything you need to know, from what work is available to how to sign up.
What is the campaign?
The Pick for Britain website states: “Pick for Britain helps bring workers and employers together and ensures the UK can continue to deliver the best quality British fruit and veg for everyone to enjoy.
“Here, you will find growers, recruiters, and agencies that have job opportunities across the country.”
There is a wide range of roles available to choose from, varying from business to business.
The website explains that “some of the work will depend on the weather, so flexibility in terms of hours you work will be required” and that “a good level of fitness is usually required”.
The campaign is in partnership with:
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Association of Labour Providers
British Growers
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
National Farmers Union
What work is available?
There are four main types of work you could be undertaking, depending on the farm you apply to.
Picking will include working outside in the fields, in polytunnels or glasshouses, picking fruit and vegetables such as strawberries, apples, peppers and asparagus.
Packing will involve working in a packhouse to sort the fruit or vegetables and pack into units, ready for distribution.
Plant husbandry is all about keeping plants and farms healthy, and will require tasks such as planting, weeding, plant management and maintenance.
Farms may also have vacancies for workers to operate forklifts, tractors and vans.
What are hours and pay like?
This is what you need to know in regards to questions you might have about things like pay, hours and training:
Pay: your pay will be dependent on your employer and the time of work you do – however, you will always be paid at leads the national minimum/living wage
Hours: farms tend to work from first thing in the morning under mid-late afternoon, with packing done in shifts that can carry on until later in the day. Your hours will, again, be dependent on the employer and the type of work, so you’ll need to discuss this with the farm you apply to
Training: where necessary, full training will be given to individuals
Age: you’ll need to be at least 18 years old to work on the farms, but depending on the farm there may be some roles available for those as young as 16
Those working on the farms will be classed as key workers by the government, which means that you will be able to travel to and from work, and your children may still be able to attend their local school as a child of a key worker.
Furloughed workers can sign up for Pick for Britain as long as their contract with their current employer allows it, or their employer agrees.
Individual farms may also offer volunteer positions.
How to sign up?
To see what jobs are available, just head to the jobs section of the Pick for Britain website here.
You can narrow your search to England, Scotland or Wales, or alternatively do a national search instead.
You’ll then be able to see a list of available jobs – click on the job you’re interested in and you’ll be taken to the website for that specific employer.
From there, you’ll see the details of how to apply for that role on the individual websites.
Information for employers
If you own a farm or small business and need to advertise individual jobs, you can use the government’s free ‘find a job’ service to advertise your vacancies to those looking for work.
If you are a GLAA licensed recruitment company, or a grower, that has their own employment website, then Pick for Britain can add a link to your website on the jobs page.
You can submit your request for this on the Pick for Britain website by filling out the short online form.
The form requires the following information:


inews--2020-05-31--Is Billy Elliot a true story? How Sir Thomas Allen's real life inspired modern classic film

The feel-good story about an 11-year-old boy and his passion for dance is showing on BBC One this weekend The feel-good story about an 11-year-old boy and his passion for dance is showing on BBC One this weekend , on Sunday at 10.30pm .
It will also be available on BBC iPlayer .
Written by Lee Hall , it follows Billy as he chases his dream of becoming a ballet dancer , despite strong opposition from his father and the negative stereotype associated with being a male dancer , particularly where he grows in a mining town in County Durham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nominated for three Academy Awards , and Jamie Bell , who played Billy , was widely praised for his performance .
The character of Billy was actually inspired by a real man who faced similar struggles in his pursuit of becoming an opera singer in the 60s .
The man who helped inspire Hall when he wrote the story has gone on to big things himself .
His name is Sir Thomas Allen , and like Billy he also grew up in the North East .
Sir Thomas ' singing talent as first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School in Seaham Harbour , County Durham .
He was encouraged to pursue it by his physics teacher .
Queen Elizabeth II presents Sir Thomas Allen with The Queen 's Medal for Music at Buckingham Palace in 2014 ( Photo : Getty ) '' Like it or not , the 11-plus was a passport for many of us , otherwise I do n't know what the future would have been .
Mining or heavy industry and that was about as far as we could see , '' he told the BBC back in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him meet with a professor of music at Durham University , who then arranged for him to go for an interview at the Royal College of Music in London .
He began studying there in 1964 , launching a career which would take him to opera houses all around the world , and eventually to being knighted .
He is regarded as one of the best lyric baritones of the late 20th Century .

Since its release in 2000 Billy Elliot has become a British classic.
The feel-good story about an 11-year-old boy and his passion for dance is showing on BBC One this weekend, on Sunday at 10.30pm. It will also be available on BBC iPlayer.
Written by Lee Hall, it follows Billy as he chases his dream of becoming a ballet dancer, despite strong opposition from his father and the negative stereotype associated with being a male dancer, particularly where he grows in a mining town in County Durham during the 1980s.
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, and Jamie Bell, who played Billy, was widely praised for his performance.
The character of Billy was actually inspired by a real man who faced similar struggles in his pursuit of becoming an opera singer in the 60s.
The true story that inspired Billy Elliot
The man who helped inspire Hall when he wrote the story has gone on to big things himself.
His name is Sir Thomas Allen, and like Billy he also grew up in the North East.
Sir Thomas’ singing talent as first discovered when he was at Ryhope Grammar School in Seaham Harbour, County Durham. He was encouraged to pursue it by his physics teacher.
“Like it or not, the 11-plus was a passport for many of us, otherwise I don’t know what the future would have been. Mining or heavy industry and that was about as far as we could see,” he told the BBC back in 2012.
Sir Thomas’ school helped him meet with a professor of music at Durham University, who then arranged for him to go for an interview at the Royal College of Music in London.
He began studying there in 1964, launching a career which would take him to opera houses all around the world, and eventually to being knighted.
He is regarded as one of the best lyric baritones of the late 20th Century.
His journey came full circle when he was made chancellor of Durham University eight years ago.