inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus latest: Teacher unions unconvinced by SAGE evidence on reopening schools

The National Education Union accused the Government of taking a 'cavalier ' approach The warning came as the Government ’ s chief scientific adviser , Sir Patrick Vallance , said reopening schools was likely to push up the rate of infection .
The UK ’ s rate of infection , the R rate , needs to be kept below 1.0 if the pandemic is to be brought under control .
At present it is thought to be 0.7 to 1.0 .
Sir Patrick said : “ As soon as you introduce any contact , you put pressure on the R @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It came as a long list of councils said they would not be able to open schools by 1 June , with a senior public health official admitting that schools would have to “ decide whether they are ready ” for themselves .
If the Government ’ s five tests for exiting lockdown are met , then pupils in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 could return to primary school on 1 June at the earliest as part of a phased reopening .
UK schools and nurseries have been largely unoccupied since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government has faced sustained pressure to disclose the advice it has received from SAGE on reopening schools , and on Friday it finally did so .
The documents state that while it is clear children are less affected by the coronavirus , there is a “ consensus that evidence on the role of children in transmission of Covid-19 is unclear ” .
The modelling suggested that returning younger children would have a smaller impact than older students - a fact explained by older children being more likely to have links outside their household @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attend on an rota - for example one week on , one week off - could allow all children to receive schooling while holding down transmission , but this option has been dismissed by the Government .
Mary Bousted , joint general secretary of the NEU , said : “ We are surprised that the wider opening of schools proposed by Boris Johnson has not been modelled by SAGE .
This points to a cavalier attitude towards the nation 's children . ''
Appearing in front of the House of Commons Science and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medical director for Public Health England , said : “ Ultimately it will be for the schools to decide whether they are ready for this and whether parents have confidence that they will send the children back.
” Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said : `` The papers published by SAGE today show that the phased , cautious return of a limited number of pupils to classrooms has been a carefully considered decision based on the best scientific and medical advice . ''
A Department for Education spokesperson said : “ As in other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the wider opening of schools will prioritise younger children .
Advice from SAGE shows there is a lower overall risk from opening schools and nurseries to younger children , and that they are less likely to become unwell if infected with coronavirus compared to adults . ''
The DfE said it had decided against a rota system because it would not give consistency of education or care to pupils .
It also highlighted practical difficulties such as parents having children on different rotas and complications around school staffing .

It is still too early to reopen schools in England, the country’s biggest teacher union has claimed following publication of documents from the Government’s scientific advisers.
The warning came as the Government’s chief scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, said reopening schools was likely to push up the rate of infection. The UK’s rate of infection, the R rate, needs to be kept below 1.0 if the pandemic is to be brought under control. At present it is thought to be 0.7 to 1.0. Sir Patrick said: “As soon as you introduce any contact, you put pressure on the R and you put pressure on numbers.”
The National Education Union said the documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) showed the Government was taking a “cavalier” approach to reopening schools.
It came as a long list of councils said they would not be able to open schools by 1 June, with a senior public health official admitting that schools would have to “decide whether they are ready” for themselves.
If the Government’s five tests for exiting lockdown are met, then pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to primary school on 1 June at the earliest as part of a phased reopening.
SAGE advice
The Government has faced sustained pressure to disclose the advice it has received from SAGE on reopening schools, and on Friday it finally did so.
The documents state that while it is clear children are less affected by the coronavirus, there is a “consensus that evidence on the role of children in transmission of Covid-19 is unclear”.
It shows scientists modelled the impact of nine different scenarios on the infection rate, from keeping schools shut to fully reopening them.
The modelling suggested that returning younger children would have a smaller impact than older students – a fact explained by older children being more likely to have links outside their household.
Attendance rota
However, the scientists did not model the Government’s specific approach of starting with Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
The modelling also found having children attend on an rota – for example one week on, one week off – could allow all children to receive schooling while holding down transmission, but this option has been dismissed by the Government.
Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the NEU, said: “We are surprised that the wider opening of schools proposed by Boris Johnson has not been modelled by SAGE. This points to a cavalier attitude towards the nation’s children.”
She added: “It remains the case that the National Education Union does not yet think it safe for the wider opening of schools.”
Patrick Roach, general secretary of the NASUWT union, said the evidence was “inconclusive” and would “only add to teachers’ uncertainty and anxiety”.
Schools’ decision
A survey by BBC Breakfast found that only 20 of 99 responding councils said they were advising schools to open more widely on 1 June.
Appearing in front of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, Professor Yvonne Doyle, medical director for Public Health England, said: “Ultimately it will be for the schools to decide whether they are ready for this and whether parents have confidence that they will send the children back.”
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “The papers published by SAGE today show that the phased, cautious return of a limited number of pupils to classrooms has been a carefully considered decision based on the best scientific and medical advice.”
A Department for Education spokesperson said: “As in other countries across Europe, the first phases of the wider opening of schools will prioritise younger children. Advice from SAGE shows there is a lower overall risk from opening schools and nurseries to younger children, and that they are less likely to become unwell if infected with coronavirus compared to adults.”
The DfE said it had decided against a rota system because it would not give consistency of education or care to pupils. It also highlighted practical difficulties such as parents having children on different rotas and complications around school staffing.
The department also pointed out that SAGE had made clear that its modelling of the use of rotas was “the least robust of all scenarios, and further exploration is needed”.


inews--2020-05-22--Europe's first low-carbon jet fuel plant gets go ahead and could turn household waste into 60m litre

Europe's first low-carbon jet fuel plant gets go ahead and could turn household waste into 60m litres of fuel a year

Europe 's first low-carbon jet fuel plant gets go ahead and could turn household waste into 60m litres of fuel a year Planning process was slowed by objections from Natural England , over fears nearby wildlife could be disturbed A first-of-a-kind plant making low-carbon jet fuel from household waste is set to get the green light after a prolonged planning process drew to a close this week .
Velocys wants to build Europe ’ s first full scale green jet fuel plant in Lincolnshire , turning household waste into 60 million litres of low-carbon jet fuel every year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Shell and British Airways , alongside a £434,000 grant from the Department of Transport .
But plans stalled when Natural England had filed an objection earlier this year , over concerns the development could disturb nearby habitats for rare birds .
This week North East Lincolnshire Council announced all stakeholders have now accepted the plans , with planning permission now granted - seven months later than Velocys expected .
Councillor Philip Jackson , leader of North East Lincolnshire Council , said : “ This development cements North East Lincolnshire ’ s place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s green industrial revolution , an area already renowned for its fuels production and offshore wind industry .
Jet fuel is currently made out of oil - and there are few affordable alternatives on the market ( Photo : Justin Sullivan/Getty ) If all goes to plan , Velocys plans to start construction at the site in 2022 , and could have the plant up and running by 2025 .
“ It ’ s fantastic news that the Planning Committee has approved our waste-to-jet-fuel project , which will be a first for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wareborn .
“ Sustainable aviation fuels are essential for decarbonising this challenging sector and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
” The Government also welcomed the decision , saying the site will help the UK “ lead the way ” in low-carbon flying .
“ Innovative technologies - like the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels – firms up the UK ’ s position as a leader in aviation , and shows the determination the industry has in continuing to operate , but in a more environmentally-friendly way , '' said Aviation Minister Kelly @ @

A first-of-a-kind plant making low-carbon jet fuel from household waste is set to get the green light after a prolonged planning process drew to a close this week.
Velocys wants to build Europe’s first full scale green jet fuel plant in Lincolnshire, turning household waste into 60 million litres of low-carbon jet fuel every year.
The project is backed by £4.5m of investment from Shell and British Airways, alongside a £434,000 grant from the Department of Transport.
But plans stalled when Natural England had filed an objection earlier this year, over concerns the development could disturb nearby habitats for rare birds.
Read More Natural England objects to proposed green jet fuel plant backed by BA and Shell
This week North East Lincolnshire Council announced all stakeholders have now accepted the plans, with planning permission now granted – seven months later than Velocys expected.
Councillor Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “This development cements North East Lincolnshire’s place at the heart of the UK’s green industrial revolution, an area already renowned for its fuels production and offshore wind industry.
Net zero aviation
If all goes to plan, Velocys plans to start construction at the site in 2022, and could have the plant up and running by 2025.
“It’s fantastic news that the Planning Committee has approved our waste-to-jet-fuel project, which will be a first for the UK,” said Velocys CEO Henrik Wareborn. “Sustainable aviation fuels are essential for decarbonising this challenging sector and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.”
The Government also welcomed the decision, saying the site will help the UK “lead the way” in low-carbon flying.
“Innovative technologies – like the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels – firms up the UK’s position as a leader in aviation, and shows the determination the industry has in continuing to operate, but in a more environmentally-friendly way,” said Aviation Minister Kelly Tolhurst.


inews--2020-05-22--London could leave coronavirus lockdown before the rest of the UK, Downing Street hints

London could leave coronavirus lockdown before the rest of the UK , Downing Street hints Infection rates in the capital the lowest in the country London could leave the coronavirus lockdown before the rest of the country as plans to manage the city ’ s recovery from the pandemic were unveiled .
London was hit first and hardest by the virus , but is now reporting lower infection rates than other parts of the United Kingdom .
Moves to rebuild the capital ’ s economy and repair the social damage caused by the crisis were set out by the London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Communities Secretary , Robert Jenrick .
Boris Johnson ’ s spokesman refused to be drawn on plans for specific parts of the UK when he was asked whether London could leave the lockdown more quickly .
But he added : “ As we are able to gather more data and have better surveillance of a rate of infection in different parts of the country , then we will be able to potentially lift measures quicker in some parts of the country than in others .
“ And equally we will be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the country while not having to do so in other parts.
” Moves to rebuild the capital ’ s economy and repair the social damage caused by the crisis were set out ( Photo : AFP/Getty ) Mr Khan and Mr Jenrick are setting up a new London Transition Board to examine such issues as controlling the virus , the phasing-out of various levels of lockdown , and assessing the impact on public services including transport .
The London Mayor said : “ We are not being complacent about the continued threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health and social challenges arising from both the virus itself and from the lockdown are far-reaching , and London 's recovery will be a long and complex road that will take many months , if not years.
” Mr Jenrick said : “ Now we are past the peak it is right that we focus on safely reopening the capital , taking the necessary steps to control the virus .
“ Through this new Transition Board , we will carefully build on the extensive planning already underway to get life and business in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world , safely back on track .
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London could leave the coronavirus lockdown before the rest of the country as plans to manage the city’s recovery from the pandemic were unveiled.
London was hit first and hardest by the virus, but is now reporting lower infection rates than other parts of the United Kingdom.
Moves to rebuild the capital’s economy and repair the social damage caused by the crisis were set out by the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, and the Communities Secretary, Robert Jenrick.
Boris Johnson’s spokesman refused to be drawn on plans for specific parts of the UK when he was asked whether London could leave the lockdown more quickly.
New transition body
But he added: “As we are able to gather more data and have better surveillance of a rate of infection in different parts of the country, then we will be able to potentially lift measures quicker in some parts of the country than in others.
“And equally we will be able to put the brakes on in some parts of the country while not having to do so in other parts.”
Mr Khan and Mr Jenrick are setting up a new London Transition Board to examine such issues as controlling the virus, the phasing-out of various levels of lockdown, and assessing the impact on public services including transport.
It will bring together local councillors, business, unions, faith leaders and ordinary members of the public.
Focus on ‘safe reopening’
The London Mayor said: “We are not being complacent about the continued threat from coronavirus, but the economic, health and social challenges arising from both the virus itself and from the lockdown are far-reaching, and London’s recovery will be a long and complex road that will take many months, if not years.”
Mr Jenrick said: “Now we are past the peak it is right that we focus on safely reopening the capital, taking the necessary steps to control the virus.
“Through this new Transition Board, we will carefully build on the extensive planning already underway to get life and business in London, the most dynamic capital city in the world, safely back on track.”


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus and hydroxychloroquine: Antimalarial drugs touted by Donald Trump linked to increased de

Coronavirus and hydroxychloroquine: Antimalarial drugs touted by Donald Trump linked to increased death risk

Coronavirus and hydroxychloroquine : Antimalarial drugs touted by Donald Trump linked to increased death risk Hydroxychloroquine shown to have no benefits for Covid-19 patients and even puts certain patients at greater risk of dying Experts found that hydroxychloroquine - and a related medicine chloroquine - was linked to an increased risk of death and heart arrhythmias among people severely ill in hospital with coronavirus .
The US President was heavily criticised after he said patients should try hydroxychloroquine , which is used to treat malaria and arthritis , despite warnings it could be unsafe .
The authors of the study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treat Covid-19 outside of clinical trials and said randomised clinical trials were needed .
Earlier this week it was announced that a trial to see whether the drugs could prevent Covid-19 had begun in Brighton and Oxford .
Chloroquine , hydroxychloroquine or a placebo will be given to more than 40,000 healthcare workers from Europe , Africa , Asia and South America .
The Lancet study analysed data from almost 15,000 patients with Covid-19 receiving the drugs and 81,000 people who did not .
Treatment with the medications among patients with Covid-19 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was linked to an increased risk of serious heart rhythm complications and death .
But the authors stressed that anyone taking these drugs for other conditions should not stop taking them as the trial looked specifically at Covid-19 .
Hydroxychloroquine , an anti-malarial drug , which the US president is taking to protect against coronavirus ( Photo : Getty ) Professor Mandeep Mehra , lead author of the study and executive director of the Brigham and Women 's Hospital Centre for Advanced Heart Disease in Boston in the US , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ study to find statistically robust evidence that treatment with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine does not benefit patients with Covid-19 .
`` Instead , our findings suggest it may be associated with an increased risk of serious heart problems and increased risk of death .
Randomised clinical trials are essential to confirm any harms or benefits associated with these agents .
In the meantime , we suggest these drugs should not be used as treatments for Covid-19 outside of clinical trials . ''
The researchers estimated that the excess risk attributable to the use of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as underlying health issues ranged from 34 to 45 per cent .
Dr Stephen Griffin , associate professor in the school of medicine at the University of Leeds , called for more research but said : `` This is potentially a landmark study for Covid-19 therapy .
Whilst not a placebo controlled trial , an observational study on this scale undertaken with stringent and meticulous analysis is powerful indeed .
`` The key finding of this study is that neither single , nor combination therapy with either chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine appear to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 infected patients .
Moreover , and worryingly , such therapy actually may be harmful as treatment was associated with cardiovascular problems relating to heart rhythm . ''

A drug which Donald Trump said people had nothing to lose by taking to try and cure coronavirus offers no benefit to patients hospitalised with Covid-19, according to a study in The Lancet.
Experts found that hydroxychloroquine – and a related medicine chloroquine – was linked to an increased risk of death and heart arrhythmias among people severely ill in hospital with coronavirus. The US President was heavily criticised after he said patients should try hydroxychloroquine, which is used to treat malaria and arthritis, despite warnings it could be unsafe.
The authors of the study said neither drug should be used to treat Covid-19 outside of clinical trials and said randomised clinical trials were needed.
Earlier this week it was announced that a trial to see whether the drugs could prevent Covid-19 had begun in Brighton and Oxford. Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or a placebo will be given to more than 40,000 healthcare workers from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America.
The Lancet study analysed data from almost 15,000 patients with Covid-19 receiving the drugs and 81,000 people who did not. Treatment with the medications among patients with Covid-19, either alone or in combination with antibiotics, was linked to an increased risk of serious heart rhythm complications and death. But the authors stressed that anyone taking these drugs for other conditions should not stop taking them as the trial looked specifically at Covid-19.
First large scale study
Professor Mandeep Mehra, lead author of the study and executive director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Centre for Advanced Heart Disease in Boston in the US, said: “This is the first large scale study to find statistically robust evidence that treatment with chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine does not benefit patients with Covid-19.
“Instead, our findings suggest it may be associated with an increased risk of serious heart problems and increased risk of death. Randomised clinical trials are essential to confirm any harms or benefits associated with these agents. In the meantime, we suggest these drugs should not be used as treatments for Covid-19 outside of clinical trials.”
The researchers estimated that the excess risk attributable to the use of the drugs rather than other factors such as underlying health issues ranged from 34 to 45 per cent.
Dr Stephen Griffin, associate professor in the school of medicine at the University of Leeds, called for more research but said: “This is potentially a landmark study for Covid-19 therapy. Whilst not a placebo controlled trial, an observational study on this scale undertaken with stringent and meticulous analysis is powerful indeed.
“The key finding of this study is that neither single, nor combination therapy with either chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine appear to provide any patient benefit in large numbers of Covid-19 infected patients. Moreover, and worryingly, such therapy actually may be harmful as treatment was associated with cardiovascular problems relating to heart rhythm.”


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus: UK's two-metre social distancing rule could be changed to allow closer contact

Coronavirus : UK 's two-metre social distancing rule could be changed to allow closer contact Public health official said nation had taken a 'cautionary ' approach to introducing rule when other countries were using shorter distances Public Health England 's medical director Professor Yvonne Doyle told MPs that the UK had taken a `` cautionary '' approach to introducing the rule when other countries were using shorter distances .
She told the Science and Technology Select Committee on Friday that until more is known about how coronavirus is transmitted , the two-metre rule was `` important '' .
But when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two metres when other countries like France , China and Hong Kong advised one metre , she said it will continue to be reviewed to see if it can be reduced .
The World Health Organisation also says people should stay just one metre apart .
Professor Doyle said : `` We are aware of the international differences and I am sure this will be the subject of continued investigation as to whether two metres is actually necessary or whether that can be reduced further . ''
On Wednesday , police attended Portobello @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had gathered to enjoy the Sun ( Photo : Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ) Easing lockdown measures was an `` important decision '' but also a trade-off between the needs of the economy and businesses and the anxieties of the public , she said .
`` It is an important decision ... and we are fully aware of that .
On one side we are aware of the requirements of the economy and business and on the other side we are aware of the concerns and anxieties of the population .
This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you are quite right the science should inform the measures as we go forward . ''
Her comments come after the chief executive of a brewery warned that pubs will go bankrupt if staff and customers have to keep two metres apart .
Andy Wood of Adnams brewery said the two-metre social distancing rule will make it `` very difficult '' for pubs to operate and suggested a reduction to one metre as long as it does not come at the expense of people 's safety .
The British Beer and Pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK followed the World Health Organisation 's advice of imposing a one-metre distance it would `` enable many more pubs to viably reopen and serve their communities again '' .
Emma McClarkin , chief executive of the BBPA , said that for many pubs , implementing a two-metre rule will be `` impossible '' and mean they are closed for much longer .
`` Reopening in July will be great for those pubs who can meet the social-distancing measures required by then , '' she said .
`` However , it must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same and for many , ensuring a distance of two metres will be impossible , keeping them closed for much longer .
`` Actioning advice from the WHO for example to use one metre for social distancing from July would enable many more pubs to viably reopen and serve their communities again .
We stand ready to work with the Government to help pubs reopen in a safe and financially viable way as soon as possible . ''

The two-metre social distancing rule could be changed to allow closer contact and support businesses reopening, a senior public health official has said.
Public Health England’s medical director Professor Yvonne Doyle told MPs that the UK had taken a “cautionary” approach to introducing the rule when other countries were using shorter distances. She told the Science and Technology Select Committee on Friday that until more is known about how coronavirus is transmitted, the two-metre rule was “important”.
But when asked why the UK had decided on two metres when other countries like France, China and Hong Kong advised one metre, she said it will continue to be reviewed to see if it can be reduced. The World Health Organisation also says people should stay just one metre apart.
Professor Doyle said: “We are aware of the international differences and I am sure this will be the subject of continued investigation as to whether two metres is actually necessary or whether that can be reduced further.”
Easing lockdown measures was an “important decision” but also a trade-off between the needs of the economy and businesses and the anxieties of the public, she said.
“It is an important decision… and we are fully aware of that. On one side we are aware of the requirements of the economy and business and on the other side we are aware of the concerns and anxieties of the population. This is a trade-off, it is a balance, but you are quite right the science should inform the measures as we go forward.”
Bankrupt pubs
Her comments come after the chief executive of a brewery warned that pubs will go bankrupt if staff and customers have to keep two metres apart. Andy Wood of Adnams brewery said the two-metre social distancing rule will make it “very difficult” for pubs to operate and suggested a reduction to one metre as long as it does not come at the expense of people’s safety.
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) said that if the UK followed the World Health Organisation’s advice of imposing a one-metre distance it would “enable many more pubs to viably reopen and serve their communities again”.
However, after concluding a review the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) has advised ministers that the two-metre rule should stay.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said that for many pubs, implementing a two-metre rule will be “impossible” and mean they are closed for much longer.
“Reopening in July will be great for those pubs who can meet the social-distancing measures required by then,” she said. “However, it must be recognised that no two pubs are the same and for many, ensuring a distance of two metres will be impossible, keeping them closed for much longer.
“Actioning advice from the WHO for example to use one metre for social distancing from July would enable many more pubs to viably reopen and serve their communities again. We stand ready to work with the Government to help pubs reopen in a safe and financially viable way as soon as possible.”


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus in care homes: test all staff and residents weekly to detect asymptomatic carriers, owne

Coronavirus in care homes: test all staff and residents weekly to detect asymptomatic carriers, owner says

Coronavirus in care homes : test all staff and residents weekly to detect asymptomatic carriers , owner says Chief executive of Methodist Homes said Government must not 'squander ' the chance to demonstrate it is not neglecting the social care sector Weekly testing of all care home residents and staff could help ease the virus spread in the sector by ensuring residents are not exposed to asymptomatic carriers , a leading industry figure has said .
Sam Monaghan , chief executive of Methodist Homes ( MHA ) , one of the UK 's largest care home operators , said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chance to demonstrate it is not neglecting the social care sector during the pandemic .
The care provider took part in a Government pilot of whole-home testing during the first two weeks of May which saw 1,418 tests on staff and 1,255 tests on residents carried out .
Overall , a total of 10.5 per cent of staff and 6.1 per cent of residents who were tested were found to have Covid-19 .
And 2.2 per cent of staff and 4.4 per cent of residents tested did not show Covid-19 symptoms but tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 28 homes in the pilot there was at least one asymptomatic staff member or resident who tested positive , MHA said .
Sam Monaghan said pilot tests show 10 per cent of staff may be infected Mr Monaghan said : `` For many weeks now we have been calling for the routine , regular testing of all care home residents and staff regardless of symptoms and have been consistently knocked back by the Government .
We now have the firm evidence to back up the need for this .
Our results @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in each of our settings there was at least one person who tested positive for Covid-19 who was asymptomatic . ''
Mr Monaghan said easing of some of the lockdown measures could leave his staff more susceptible to picking up the virus and bringing it into care homes .
However , Public Health England 's Professor John Newton , who is leading the Government 's testing programme , said it was `` premature '' to introduce weekly testing of all care home residents and staff .
Mr Monaghan said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating given how quickly the virus can spread in a care home .
For the head of the UK Government 's Covid-19 testing programme to say any decisions would be 'premature ' and that their policy remains that repeat testing can only happen upon the presentation of symptoms or in a 'targeted ' way , instead of routinely , is outrageous in the face of the evidence that is now available .
`` One single asymptomatic staff member or resident through no fault of their own can cost lives .
It is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this opportunity to finally demonstrate to our care workers , our residents living in care homes and to their families that it is not neglecting the social care sector during this crisis . ''

Weekly testing of all care home residents and staff could help ease the virus spread in the sector by ensuring residents are not exposed to asymptomatic carriers, a leading industry figure has said.
Sam Monaghan, chief executive of Methodist Homes (MHA), one of the UK’s largest care home operators, said the Government must not “squander” the chance to demonstrate it is not neglecting the social care sector during the pandemic.
The care provider took part in a Government pilot of whole-home testing during the first two weeks of May which saw 1,418 tests on staff and 1,255 tests on residents carried out. Overall, a total of 10.5 per cent of staff and 6.1 per cent of residents who were tested were found to have Covid-19.
And 2.2 per cent of staff and 4.4 per cent of residents tested did not show Covid-19 symptoms but tested positive for the virus. In each of the 28 homes in the pilot there was at least one asymptomatic staff member or resident who tested positive, MHA said.
Knock backs
Mr Monaghan said: “For many weeks now we have been calling for the routine, regular testing of all care home residents and staff regardless of symptoms and have been consistently knocked back by the Government. We now have the firm evidence to back up the need for this. Our results from the whole home testing pilot shows that in each of our settings there was at least one person who tested positive for Covid-19 who was asymptomatic.”
Mr Monaghan said easing of some of the lockdown measures could leave his staff more susceptible to picking up the virus and bringing it into care homes. However, Public Health England’s Professor John Newton, who is leading the Government’s testing programme, said it was “premature” to introduce weekly testing of all care home residents and staff.
Mr Monaghan said: “We know the effect of this can be devastating given how quickly the virus can spread in a care home. For the head of the UK Government’s Covid-19 testing programme to say any decisions would be ‘premature’ and that their policy remains that repeat testing can only happen upon the presentation of symptoms or in a ‘targeted’ way, instead of routinely, is outrageous in the face of the evidence that is now available.
“One single asymptomatic staff member or resident through no fault of their own can cost lives. It is that simple. The Government must not squander this opportunity to finally demonstrate to our care workers, our residents living in care homes and to their families that it is not neglecting the social care sector during this crisis.”


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus in the UK: Dentist practices facing 'financial meltdown' under lockdown restrictions

Coronavirus in the UK : Dentist practices facing 'financial meltdown ' under lockdown restrictions All routine care has been suspended during pandemic with only a core urgent care service on offer based at around 400 sites in England Dentist practices are facing `` financial meltdown '' as almost three-quarters say they can only remain open under current restrictions for up to three months , according to the British Dental Association ( BDA ) .
All routine care has been suspended during the lockdown with only a core urgent care service on offer based at around 400 sites in England .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ network was meant to provide urgent care for dental patients during the Covid-19 pandemic , but the system has been blighted by teething problems , UDC shortages and restrictive treatment criteria , the BDA said .
Dental practices are currently providing a `` 3 As model '' over the phone offering antibiotics , analgesics ( medicines used to relieve pain ) and advice .
They can refer patients into the urgent care network but official criteria for treatment are very limited , PPE shortages are causing further problems and patients with restorable teeth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extractions .
Some 11,800 dental practices exist in the UK with around 3,000 purely private practices , but many dental practices with an NHS contract will also rely on private work for a significant proportion of their income .
The BDA said it is `` very possible at present '' that private dentistry could collapse , which will have a `` disastrous effect on the overall provision of care to patients and to the viability of NHS dentistry '' .
With most surgeries in Britain out of action due to lockdown , home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Laszlo Balogh/Getty ) The vast majority of UK practices are mixed , delivering both NHS and private care in varying proportions .
Practices performing a greater share of private work appear most exposed , the BDA said , with 75 per cent of those with low or no NHS commitment stating they will face imminent difficulties in the next three months , falling to 60.7 per cent among those with the highest NHS commitments ( 75 per cent or more of NHS activity ) .
Examples are now beginning to surface of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who provide the bulk of clinical care , losing their jobs the BDA said .
The lack of access has left patients taking matters into their own hands .
Aircraft fitter Billy Taylor , 33 , from Axminster , Devon , said he was told not to visit his local dentist unless he could not breathe .
Instead , he decided to pull out his own tooth with the help of his 11-year-old son , Leo .
The `` hideous '' extraction took 90 minutes , he said .
The BDA said DIY @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` failure '' to get urgent care centres up and running .
It also criticised the Government for treating bookmakers better than dentists .
Whereas bookies are among those who have secured extended full relief from business rates , dentists are among the only businesses on the high street not to be allowed .
More than 100 MPs from seven parties have written to the chancellor on this but are yet to receive a reply .
BDA chief executive Mick Armstrong called for a `` national plan '' from the Government on how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mounting concern that patients will not have a recognisable dental service to come back to .
He told i : “ Dentistry ‘ s status as a Cinderella Service has been taken to the nth degree during this pandemic .
We have practices facing financial meltdown not even being extended the support offered to betting shops .
An urgent care system has been stymied by PPE shortages from the get go , while every week desperate patients take matters into their own hands .
A Government spokesperson said : “ We have taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue during this global pandemic .
The NHS has set up over 500 urgent dental care centres across England to provide the full range of treatment to patients who need it , and is working closely with the dental profession and key stakeholders on how routine dental care can safely be restored .

Dentist practices are facing “financial meltdown” as almost three-quarters say they can only remain open under current restrictions for up to three months, according to the British Dental Association (BDA).
All routine care has been suspended during the lockdown with only a core urgent care service on offer based at around 400 sites in England. An urgent dental care (UDC) network was meant to provide urgent care for dental patients during the Covid-19 pandemic, but the system has been blighted by teething problems, UDC shortages and restrictive treatment criteria, the BDA said.
Dental practices are currently providing a “3 As model” over the phone offering antibiotics, analgesics (medicines used to relieve pain) and advice. They can refer patients into the urgent care network but official criteria for treatment are very limited, PPE shortages are causing further problems and patients with restorable teeth are being offered no options other than extractions.
Some 11,800 dental practices exist in the UK with around 3,000 purely private practices, but many dental practices with an NHS contract will also rely on private work for a significant proportion of their income. The BDA said it is “very possible at present” that private dentistry could collapse, which will have a “disastrous effect on the overall provision of care to patients and to the viability of NHS dentistry”.
The vast majority of UK practices are mixed, delivering both NHS and private care in varying proportions. Practices performing a greater share of private work appear most exposed, the BDA said, with 75 per cent of those with low or no NHS commitment stating they will face imminent difficulties in the next three months, falling to 60.7 per cent among those with the highest NHS commitments (75 per cent or more of NHS activity). Examples are now beginning to surface of bankruptcy or closure with associate dentists, who provide the bulk of clinical care, losing their jobs the BDA said.
‘DIY dentistry’
The lack of access has left patients taking matters into their own hands. Aircraft fitter Billy Taylor, 33, from Axminster, Devon, said he was told not to visit his local dentist unless he could not breathe. Instead, he decided to pull out his own tooth with the help of his 11-year-old son, Leo. The “hideous” extraction took 90 minutes, he said.
The BDA said DIY dentistry was “inevitable” given the “failure” to get urgent care centres up and running. It also criticised the Government for treating bookmakers better than dentists. Whereas bookies are among those who have secured extended full relief from business rates, dentists are among the only businesses on the high street not to be allowed. More than 100 MPs from seven parties have written to the chancellor on this but are yet to receive a reply.
BDA chief executive Mick Armstrong called for a “national plan” from the Government on how the industry will return to normal amid mounting concern that patients will not have a recognisable dental service to come back to.
He told i: “Dentistry‘s status as a Cinderella Service has been taken to the nth degree during this pandemic. We have practices facing financial meltdown not even being extended the support offered to betting shops. An urgent care system has been stymied by PPE shortages from the get go, while every week desperate patients take matters into their own hands.
“Britain is waking up to what life is like without dentistry. Without a national plan we risk sleepwalking towards an access crisis on an unprecedented scale.”
A Government spokesperson said: “We have taken action to ensure urgent dental care can continue during this global pandemic. The NHS has set up over 500 urgent dental care centres across England to provide the full range of treatment to patients who need it, and is working closely with the dental profession and key stakeholders on how routine dental care can safely be restored.
“The Government has put unprecedented funding in place to provide support to all businesses throughout this pandemic, including dentists.”


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus: Baby born in lockdown has been unable to see his grandparents

Coronavirus : Baby born in lockdown has been unable to see his grandparents Baby Jax McIntosh was born on 24 March , the day the UK went into lockdown Baby Jax was born on 24 March and his parents Hannah and Pete McIntosh , from Banchory in Aberdeenshire , emerged from hospital to a 'completely different world ' ( Photo : Hannah and Pete McIntosh/Instagram ) A baby born on the day the UK went into lockdown has been unable to meet his grandparents , and his mum and dad have been unable to turn to friends and family for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 March and his parents Hannah and Pete McIntosh , from Banchory in Aberdeenshire , emerged from hospital to a “ completely different world ” .
But restrictions look likely to be eased in Scotland from next Thursday , allowing people in Scotland to meet outside with people from another household , and the couple hope to finally be able to introduce their son to his relatives .
Mrs McIntosh said the first few weeks since Jax was born have been “ intense ” .
She told the BBC : “ Quite often @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car or go for some numerous walks or go to someone else to have a break from the screaming , but we couldn ’ t do that .
“ But also just having the support of knowing that you ’ re doing everything right – you ’ re trying to show something over Facetime .
The prospect of restrictions easing and meeting with friends and family will “ mentally be so much better ” , she said , adding Jax meeting his grandparents even with social distancing still in place would be an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will do a lot to lift everyone 's spirits' Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that Scotland is likely to see restrictions altered next week as she unveiled a four-phase “ route map ” aimed at restarting society while suppressing the virus .
Schools could reopen on 11 August , with a mix of school and home learning .
Jax ’ s grandparents will have to keep two metres away and will not be able to hold him .
He added : “ I know we ’ re not at the stage where we can mix @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper cuddle .
“ We ’ re not quite there yet , but it ’ s nice to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel .
”

A baby born on the day the UK went into lockdown has been unable to meet his grandparents, and his mum and dad have been unable to turn to friends and family for support.
Baby Jax was born on 24 March and his parents Hannah and Pete McIntosh, from Banchory in Aberdeenshire, emerged from hospital to a “completely different world”.
But restrictions look likely to be eased in Scotland from next Thursday, allowing people in Scotland to meet outside with people from another household, and the couple hope to finally be able to introduce their son to his relatives.
Mrs McIntosh said the first few weeks since Jax was born have been “intense”.
Meeting family plans
She told the BBC: “Quite often people go for a drive in the car or go for some numerous walks or go to someone else to have a break from the screaming, but we couldn’t do that.
“But also just having the support of knowing that you’re doing everything right – you’re trying to show something over Facetime.
“Sometimes it felt a bit lonely – worrying and anxious if you’re actually doing the right thing.”
The prospect of restrictions easing and meeting with friends and family will “mentally be so much better”, she said, adding Jax meeting his grandparents even with social distancing still in place would be an improvement on the current situation.
‘It will do a lot to lift everyone’s spirits’
Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that Scotland is likely to see restrictions altered next week as she unveiled a four-phase “route map” aimed at restarting society while suppressing the virus. Schools could reopen on 11 August, with a mix of school and home learning.
Jax’s grandparents will have to keep two metres away and will not be able to hold him.
But Mr McIntosh said: “It will do a lot to lift everyone’s spirits, I think.”
He added: “I know we’re not at the stage where we can mix households and the grandparents can have a proper cuddle.
“We’re not quite there yet, but it’s nice to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.”


inews--2020-05-22--Hedgehogs use coronavirus lockdown to indulge in 'noisy lovemaking' and experts predict baby boom

Hedgehogs use coronavirus lockdown to indulge in 'noisy lovemaking ' and experts predict baby boom Hedgehogs have thrived during lockdown thanks to less traffic , with a rise in reports of hedgehog mating Hedgehogs might be enjoying a 'summer of love ' thanks to the lockdown ( Photo : OLI SCARFF/AFP/Getty ) Hedgehogs across the UK have used the quiet of the lockdown to indulge in some “ noisy lovemaking ” , according to experts who are now predicting a boom in hoglets this summer .
Over the last 20 years hedgehog numbers have been in steep decline , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surge in hedgehog sightings , as well as numerous reports of hedgehogs mating .
There are now hopes June and July could see a wave of hoglet births .
“ What we ’ re seeing is , in essence , a hedgehog ‘ summer of love ’ , ” said hedgehog ecologist and author Hugh Warwick .
“ Much like the predicted human baby boom in early 2021 , I hope to see lots more hoglets arrive in June and July time , which is when the six-week gestation period typically finishes.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hedgehogs are having more sex during lockdown , or that people stuck at home are noticing it more , Mr Warwick admitted .
Hoglets are born during June and July ( Photo : ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/Getty ) Hedgehog numbers are falling at a worrying rate .
The latest assessment of hedgehog numbers , compiled by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and the People 's Trust for Endangered Species , reported that hedgehog populations in rural areas have halved since 2000 .
In urban areas , they have fallen by 30 per cent .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ providing a safer environment for hedgehogs .
A study by Nottingham Trent University suggested the number of hedgehogs killed on the road has halved during lockdown .
As lockdown eases , wildlife experts are urging people to record their hedgehog sightings , and lend them a helping hand where possible .
`` Putting a small gap in your garden fence to allow them to get in and out easily and leaving out nutritious hedgehog food are just two simple ways you can help them survive as habitat loss continues to threaten their existence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expert at Spike ’ s Hedgehog Food .

Hedgehogs across the UK have used the quiet of the lockdown to indulge in some “noisy lovemaking”, according to experts who are now predicting a boom in hoglets this summer.
Over the last 20 years hedgehog numbers have been in steep decline, but during the lockdown there has been a surge in hedgehog sightings, as well as numerous reports of hedgehogs mating.
There are now hopes June and July could see a wave of hoglet births. “What we’re seeing is, in essence, a hedgehog ‘summer of love’,” said hedgehog ecologist and author Hugh Warwick. “Much like the predicted human baby boom in early 2021, I hope to see lots more hoglets arrive in June and July time, which is when the six-week gestation period typically finishes.”
However, it’s unclear whether the hedgehogs are having more sex during lockdown, or that people stuck at home are noticing it more, Mr Warwick admitted.
Under threat
Hedgehog numbers are falling at a worrying rate. The latest assessment of hedgehog numbers, compiled by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and the People’s Trust for Endangered Species, reported that hedgehog populations in rural areas have halved since 2000. In urban areas, they have fallen by 30 per cent.
There is evidence to suggest lockdown is providing a safer environment for hedgehogs. A study by Nottingham Trent University suggested the number of hedgehogs killed on the road has halved during lockdown.
As lockdown eases, wildlife experts are urging people to record their hedgehog sightings, and lend them a helping hand where possible.
“Putting a small gap in your garden fence to allow them to get in and out easily and leaving out nutritious hedgehog food are just two simple ways you can help them survive as habitat loss continues to threaten their existence,” said Lizzie Jennings, wildlife expert at Spike’s Hedgehog Food.


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus latest: One in ten pubs and hotels face collapse within weeks and 'need urgent support'

Coronavirus latest : One in ten pubs and hotels face collapse within weeks and 'need urgent support' Exclusive : The sector is more badly positioned than any other in terms of cash in hand Restaurants , pubs and hotels need urgent support , the Government has been warned after an official survey showed that up to one in 10 of them risks collapsing within weeks .
A 10th of companies in the sector polled by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said their cash reserves will be exhausted this month and nearly half do not have enough money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have refused to extend bespoke support to the industry , although they are eligible for emergency loans and the government furlough scheme .
The shadow business minister , Lucy Powell , told i : “ The cost of providing a second wave of support to previously viable businesses that could go to the wall through no fault of their own is far outweighed by the cost of doing nothing and leaving tens of thousands of businesses to go bust , with employees pushed into unemployment and the centres of our high streets left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut A 10th of companies in the sector polled by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) said their cash reserves will be exhausted this month ( Photo : DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty ) A Tory backbencher , Bob Seely , is lobbying for VAT on the tourism and hospitality industry to be cut to 5 per cent .
He said : “ Action must be taken now to ensure we still have a visitor economy at the end of this crisis.
” Neil Coyle , the Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates relief to larger companies and pressure insurers to pay out to struggling firms which have had their claims turned down .
Sarah Olney , the Liberal Democrats ’ business spokeswoman , said : “ It is frightening to see how many leisure businesses fear for their future .
The Government must urgently resolve the gaps in their plans , including scrapping the unfair rates cap.
” The most recent ONS business survey suggests that 10.4 per cent of “ accommodation and food services ” firms will run out of money by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 34 per cent likely to run down their cash reserves by August .
The sector is more badly positioned than any other in terms of cash in hand .
It is also less likely to make a quick recovery , given the need for social distancing which will reduce the capacity of pubs and restaurants while imposing new burdens on all firms that rely on customer service .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has so far rejected sector-by-sector subsidies as a “ point of principle ” , according to a Treasury source , but is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the course of the recession .
The source added : “ The leisure sector has had more support than most others because it is eligible for so many different schemes.
” Under plans to ease the lockdown , the leisure industry can reopen no earlier than 4 July in England .
It is likely that , initially , people in pubs , restaurants and cafés will only be allowed to congregate outside .

Restaurants, pubs and hotels need urgent support, the Government has been warned after an official survey showed that up to one in 10 of them risks collapsing within weeks.
A 10th of companies in the sector polled by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said their cash reserves will be exhausted this month and nearly half do not have enough money to survive for three months.
Ministers have refused to extend bespoke support to the industry, although they are eligible for emergency loans and the government furlough scheme.
The shadow business minister, Lucy Powell, told i: “The cost of providing a second wave of support to previously viable businesses that could go to the wall through no fault of their own is far outweighed by the cost of doing nothing and leaving tens of thousands of businesses to go bust, with employees pushed into unemployment and the centres of our high streets left vacant.”
Calls for VAT to be cut
A Tory backbencher, Bob Seely, is lobbying for VAT on the tourism and hospitality industry to be cut to 5 per cent. He said: “Action must be taken now to ensure we still have a visitor economy at the end of this crisis.”
Neil Coyle, the Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, said the Government should extend business rates relief to larger companies and pressure insurers to pay out to struggling firms which have had their claims turned down.
Sarah Olney, the Liberal Democrats’ business spokeswoman, said: “It is frightening to see how many leisure businesses fear for their future. The Government must urgently resolve the gaps in their plans, including scrapping the unfair rates cap.”
The most recent ONS business survey suggests that 10.4 per cent of “accommodation and food services” firms will run out of money by the end of this month, with another 34 per cent likely to run down their cash reserves by August.
Reduced capacity
The sector is more badly positioned than any other in terms of cash in hand. It is also less likely to make a quick recovery, given the need for social distancing which will reduce the capacity of pubs and restaurants while imposing new burdens on all firms that rely on customer service.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has so far rejected sector-by-sector subsidies as a “point of principle”, according to a Treasury source, but is willing to reconsider in future depending on the course of the recession.
The source added: “The leisure sector has had more support than most others because it is eligible for so many different schemes.”
Under plans to ease the lockdown, the leisure industry can reopen no earlier than 4 July in England. It is likely that, initially, people in pubs, restaurants and cafés will only be allowed to congregate outside.


inews--2020-05-22--Sports quiz: 40 crafty questions including some FA Cup final trivia and a stadium-themed picture rou

Sports quiz: 40 crafty questions including some FA Cup final trivia and a stadium-themed picture round

Quizzing is the best way to wile away the summer evenings and we 've prepared a sporty affair to help you pass the time 'The answer is definitely 23 , JT .
I 've just Googled it . '
( Photo : Getty ) Football might be back in some form with the Bundesliga resuming behind closed doors but sports fans still have plenty of spare time on their hands during coronavirus lockdown - so we 're still putting together a weekly quiz for you at i .
Feel free to use this to torment your WhatsApp group , entertain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to figure out the answers on your own .
Scroll down to the bottom for a link to the answers - no cheating !
This week through the years This round looks at events that took place between 18-24 May over the years , which was quite often Champions League final season .
The week that should have been We want you to name the team that calls each of these grounds or stadia home 3 .
There are TWO teams ' stadia visible here - if you get one , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statto James Mariner is our guest compiler on this round - which usually means it 's pretty tough ... Each answer in this round starts with the last word or syllable of the previous one .
Last week , Gianfranco Zola was the answer to question 1 , Zola Budd the answer to question 2 followed by Budweiser and Erling Braut Haaland .
You get the idea .

Football might be back in some form with the Bundesliga resuming behind closed doors but sports fans still have plenty of spare time on their hands during coronavirus lockdown – so we’re still putting together a weekly quiz for you at i.
Feel free to use this to torment your WhatsApp group, entertain your friends on Zoom or just enjoy trying to figure out the answers on your own. Scroll down to the bottom for a link to the answers – no cheating!
This week through the years
This round looks at events that took place between 18-24 May over the years, which was quite often Champions League final season.
Which Italian striker scored both goals as AC Milan beat Liverpool in the 2007 Champions League final 2-1? Which two Chelsea players missed penalties as Manchester United won the European title a year later? One point for each. When Real Madrid won “La Decima” in Lisbon in 2014, whom did they beat 4-1 after extra time in the final? Jimmy Anderson took five wickets on Test debut 17 years ago against which team? At the 1988 Monaco Grand Prix, Ayrton Senna dominated the race weekend only to crash with 12 laps remaining. Which McLaren-Honda teammate and bitter rival took victory instead? Which team won their last major trophy 25 years ago this week, beating Manchester United in the FA Cup final? Which American golfer became just the third player since the war to win back-to-back US Opens in 2018, holding off Tommy Fleetwood by a shot? Henry Cooper was beaten by which legendary American boxer at Wembley Stadium back in 1963?
The week that should have been
Who won last year’s League Two play-off final? Which city in the south of France, the country’s second largest, was due to host rugby’s two European club finals? The 2020 FA Cup final was scheduled for this Saturday – how many editions of the competition have there been previous to this year? The Nine-pin Bowling Single’s World Championships have been postponed but from which Balkan country does triple defending champion Vilmos Zavarko hail? La Rascasse, Mirabeau and Casino Square are all names of sections of which Grand Prix circuit? How many laps are there in the Indianapolis 500 race? Which is the most successful club in the history of the Women’s Champions League? The final would have been held this week in Vienna. In which sport, the European Championships of which were due to take place this week, would you find gates, weirs and paddles?
Picture round
We want you to name the team that calls each of these grounds or stadia home
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3. There are TWO teams’ stadia visible here – if you get one, you’ll probably get the other!
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FA Cup finals
Resident statto James Mariner is our guest compiler on this round – which usually means it’s pretty tough…
Who scored the fastest FA Cup final goal in just 27.9 seconds in 2009? Which side has won more FA Cups: Tottenham or Liverpool? Who were the last side from outside the top flight to win the trophy? Which current Premier League side holds the record for the most final appearances without a win? What was the last ground to host a final apart from Wembley or the Millennium Stadium? Who scored the only FA Cup final hat-trick? How many finals has Didier Drogba scored in? Manchester United share the record for lost finals (eight) with which team?
Connecting answers
Each answer in this round starts with the last word or syllable of the previous one. Last week, Gianfranco Zola was the answer to question 1, Zola Budd the answer to question 2 followed by Budweiser and Erling Braut Haaland. You get the idea.


inews--2020-05-22--Urgent rescue operation underway to reach stricken British yacht drifting in the Atlantic

Urgent rescue operation underway to reach stricken British yacht drifting in the Atlantic Skipper of the ten metre-long Helena is uninjured but rescuers will not reach the dismasted sailing boat until 6am on Saturday A RAF Hercules will monitor the yacht as rescuers make their way to the vessel overnight ( Photo : JACK PRITCHARD/AFP/Getty ) An international rescue operation to reach a stricken British yacht and its skipper was under way in the Atlantic on Friday after the vessel lost its mast in heavy seas and activated a distress beacon .
The UK-registered Helena was sailing some 500 miles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the northern Spanish coast , when it issued a mayday alert shortly after midnight on Friday .
The ten-metre yacht initially could not be contacted amid fears for the safety of those on board but it was later confirmed that the captain , who is the sole person on board , had been contacted and was uninjured .
A French maritime patrol aircraft reported that the Vancouver-class sailing boat had been dismasted in poor weather conditions and was drifting .
HM Coastguard , which is coordinating the rescue mission , said it had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the nearest merchant vessel able to divert to reach the yacht had been 22 hours away .
The earliest the cargo ship will arrive at the scene is 6am on Saturday .
In the meantime , a RAF Hercules has been dispatched to monitor the vessel , which is understood to be watertight , until rescuers can arrive .
Commander Mark Rodaway , duty maritime operations commander for HM Coastguard , said : “ This is an excellent example of co-operation .
HM Coastguard has been able to collaborate with other organisations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identify the exact location of the yacht.
” The UK operates a helicopter-based search and rescue service covering an area of some two million square miles stretching from as far as Norway in the North Sea to the Bay of Biscay .
Between 2015 and 2019 , just under 4,500 people were rescued by the HM Coastguard service .
An international network enables rescues of British-registered vessels which are beyond the range of UK search and rescue services .
The search for the Helena yacht was being co-ordinated from the HM Coastguard headquarters @ @ @

An international rescue operation to reach a stricken British yacht and its skipper was under way in the Atlantic on Friday after the vessel lost its mast in heavy seas and activated a distress beacon.
The UK-registered Helena was sailing some 500 miles north west of Cape Finisterre, on the northern Spanish coast, when it issued a mayday alert shortly after midnight on Friday.
The ten-metre yacht initially could not be contacted amid fears for the safety of those on board but it was later confirmed that the captain, who is the sole person on board, had been contacted and was uninjured.
Poor weather
A French maritime patrol aircraft reported that the Vancouver-class sailing boat had been dismasted in poor weather conditions and was drifting.
HM Coastguard, which is coordinating the rescue mission, said it had managed to reach the yachtsman by radio but the nearest merchant vessel able to divert to reach the yacht had been 22 hours away. The earliest the cargo ship will arrive at the scene is 6am on Saturday.
Watertight
In the meantime, a RAF Hercules has been dispatched to monitor the vessel, which is understood to be watertight, until rescuers can arrive.
Commander Mark Rodaway, duty maritime operations commander for HM Coastguard, said: “This is an excellent example of co-operation. HM Coastguard has been able to collaborate with other organisations and international search and rescue partners to identify the exact location of the yacht.”
International network
The UK operates a helicopter-based search and rescue service covering an area of some two million square miles stretching from as far as Norway in the North Sea to the Bay of Biscay. Between 2015 and 2019, just under 4,500 people were rescued by the HM Coastguard service.
An international network enables rescues of British-registered vessels which are beyond the range of UK search and rescue services.
The search for the Helena yacht was being co-ordinated from the HM Coastguard headquarters in Southampton.


inews--2020-05-22--Coronavirus: Clap for Our Carers should end next week, says the campaigner who started it

Coronavirus : Clap for Our Carers should end next week , says the campaigner who started it Millions of people across the UK have been clapping for NHS staff , carers and other key workers every Thursday Millions of people across the UK have been standing outside their homes once a week during the lockdown to pay a moving tribute to the nation ’ s NHS staff , carers and other key workers .
But Clap for Our Carers creator Annemarie Plas , who lives in south London , says it is now time to stop clapping after a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public .
Ms Plas told i she has come to the decision “ with a heavy heart ” .
She said : “ I think the clapping has had such a positive impact .
It ’ s been fantastic and I believe we should stop when we are on a high .
“ Next Thursday will be the 10th edition of the clap and that will be a beautiful time to stop .
It has come full circle , so it should be the last one.
” The Clap for Our Carers campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ big applause ” that would “ show all nurses , doctors , GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against the virus.
” The 36-year-old came up with the idea of the clapping after seeing it happen in the Netherlands .
She started the campaign with a simple message shared out to the world , which began to trend on social media .
The UK has been clapping in support of its NHS staff and other key workers for nine weeks .
( Photo by Christopher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ways to keep that momentum going' She said : “ It has brought people together in such a way that some communities may want to continue clapping and it ’ s everybody ’ s decision to do what they want , but for us , as Clap for Our Carers , I think it ’ s best if we stop as it ’ s reached its peak .
While it is still having a positive impact.
” Ms Plas said she is now thinking of ways to keep alive the positive energy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clap and cheer on those who have kept the nation ’ s hopes alive during the lockdown .
“ We are looking at ways to keep that momentum going .
In the short term we need to think of how we can do that and I don ’ t have the answers at the moment , but the clap could perhaps become an annual event on 25 March .
”

The campaigner who encouraged the nation to applaud the NHS has called for families to stop clapping – after gathering on their doorsteps for a final time on Thursday.
Millions of people across the UK have been standing outside their homes once a week during the lockdown to pay a moving tribute to the nation’s NHS staff, carers and other key workers.
But Clap for Our Carers creator Annemarie Plas, who lives in south London, says it is now time to stop clapping after a “fantastic” show of support by the public.
Ms Plas told i she has come to the decision “with a heavy heart”. She said: “I think the clapping has had such a positive impact. It’s been fantastic and I believe we should stop when we are on a high.
“Next Thursday will be the 10th edition of the clap and that will be a beautiful time to stop. It has come full circle, so it should be the last one.”
Big applause
The Clap for Our Carers campaign called for people to come together for a “big applause” that would “show all nurses, doctors, GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against the virus.”
The 36-year-old came up with the idea of the clapping after seeing it happen in the Netherlands. She started the campaign with a simple message shared out to the world, which began to trend on social media.
‘We are looking at ways to keep that momentum going’
She said: “It has brought people together in such a way that some communities may want to continue clapping and it’s everybody’s decision to do what they want, but for us, as Clap for Our Carers, I think it’s best if we stop as it’s reached its peak. While it is still having a positive impact.”
Ms Plas said she is now thinking of ways to keep alive the positive energy and community generated by people gathering outside to clap and cheer on those who have kept the nation’s hopes alive during the lockdown.
“We are looking at ways to keep that momentum going. In the short term we need to think of how we can do that and I don’t have the answers at the moment, but the clap could perhaps become an annual event on 25 March.”


inews--2020-05-23--Dominic Cummings: What the rules were when Boris Johnson's adviser allegedly breached lockdown

Dominic Cummings : What the rules were when Boris Johnson 's adviser allegedly breached lockdown As Dominic Cummings made the trip from London to Durham , the Government was urging people to avoid all non-essential journeys Dominic Cummings is feeling the heat after he allegedly broke lockdown rules in March to leave his London home with his wife , who had suspected Covid-19 symptoms at the time .
The Prime Minister 's chief adviser hit the road just days after restrictions were put in place by the Government , travelling 260 miles to stay at his parent 's home in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debate over whether Cummings did indeed breach lockdown – or if he acted within the law .
Downing Street has insisted that Mr Cummings `` behaved reasonably and legally '' , but what were the instructions given to everybody at the time – and what were politicians saying ?
What were the rules at the time ?
These included shopping for essentials , one form of exercise a day to be undertaken alone , travelling to and from work if you are a key worker , and for medical attention .
Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( COVID-19 ) from 10 Downing Street ( Photo : PA ) He reinforced the message by clearly instructing people not to meet family members who do not live with them .
`` You should not be visiting family members who do not live in your home , ” the rule said .
The only circumstances people were allowed to attend the address of a relative were exceptional ones , such as to drop off essential medicines or food to the door without entering .
What are the rules in now ?
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be relaxed by the Government , guidelines still state that visiting family or friends in their own homes is still not allowed .
The Government guidance also states : `` We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures .
It added : `` If you are showing coronavirus symptoms , or if you or any of your household are self-isolating , you should stay at home - this is critical to staying safe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying at the time ?
From 16 March , a week before the lockdown was announced , Mr Johnson had already begun to warn the nation about the potential winding down of social contact .
“ First , based on the updated scientific advice , we are today advising that if you or anyone in your home has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough , then you should stay at home for 14 days , ” he said .

Dominic Cummings is feeling the heat after he allegedly broke lockdown rules in March to leave his London home with his wife, who had suspected Covid-19 symptoms at the time.
The Prime Minister’s chief adviser hit the road just days after restrictions were put in place by the Government, travelling 260 miles to stay at his parent’s home in Durham.
There has since been some debate over whether Cummings did indeed breach lockdown – or if he acted within the law.
Downing Street has insisted that Mr Cummings “behaved reasonably and legally”, but what were the instructions given to everybody at the time – and what were politicians saying?
What were the rules at the time?
On 23 March, Boris Johnson addressed the nation to announce a full, Government-imposed lockdown across the UK.
During his briefing, he stated that people would only be allowed to leave the house for limited purposes.
These included shopping for essentials, one form of exercise a day to be undertaken alone, travelling to and from work if you are a key worker, and for medical attention.
He reinforced the message by clearly instructing people not to meet family members who do not live with them.
“You should not be visiting family members who do not live in your home,” the rule said.
“You should keep in touch with them using phone or video calls.”
The only circumstances people were allowed to attend the address of a relative were exceptional ones, such as to drop off essential medicines or food to the door without entering.
As Boris Johnson introduced the UK lockdown, he gave “a very simple instruction – you must stay at home”.
What are the rules in now?
Even now the lockdown measures have slowly started to be relaxed by the Government, guidelines still state that visiting family or friends in their own homes is still not allowed.
The Government guidance also states: “We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus (Covid-19) to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
“This group includes those who are aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions).”
It added: “If you are showing coronavirus symptoms, or if you or any of your household are self-isolating, you should stay at home – this is critical to staying safe and saving lives.”
What were politicians saying at the time?
From 16 March, a week before the lockdown was announced, Mr Johnson had already begun to warn the nation about the potential winding down of social contact.
“Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel,” he said.
When the Prime Minister introduced the UK lockdown, he gave “a very simple instruction – you must stay at home”.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock made a statement in the Commons on 16 March outlining the plan.
“First, based on the updated scientific advice, we are today advising that if you or anyone in your home has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough, then you should stay at home for 14 days,” he said.
“If at all possible, you should not go out even to buy food and essentials Instead you should ask others for assistance with your daily necessities.”
At the time, 53 people had passed away from Covid-19. The figure as it stands on Saturday 23 May is 36,393.


inews--2020-05-23--How to make a Facebook avatar: Create personalised emoji and stickers to use on Messenger and Facebo

How to make a Facebook avatar: Create personalised emoji and stickers to use on Messenger and Facebook comments

How to make a Facebook avatar : Create personalised emoji and stickers to 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--2020-05-23--When is the next bank holiday? Why the first May long weekend was on a Friday - and the full list of

When is the next bank holiday? Why the first May long weekend was on a Friday - and the full list of 2020 UK holidays

When is the next bank holiday ?
Why the first May long weekend was on a Friday - and the full list of 2020 UK holidays The coronavirus lockdown restrictions mean some of this year 's bank holidays will be very different to usual For many people , bank holidays are some of the high points of the year , giving us a few bonus days off to travel down to the beach or to fly off to Prague on a whim .
That 's not to say they wo n't be welcome , though - many will be eagerly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precious time off work to recharge the batteries , even if it 's just for a daily exercise walk and a family Zoom quiz .
Here are all the dates you need to know , and why 2020 's bank holidays are following a slightly different pattern to usual .
Why was the first May bank holiday on Friday ?
One of our two May bank holidays , the early one , known as May Day , was moved by the Government to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant to ensure that the long weekend would coincide with the extended 75th anniversary celebrations of the surrender of Nazi Germany , which ended the Second World War in Europe .
As part of the VE Day commemorations , more than 20,000 pubs were going to encourage drinkers to toast the heroes of the war , while churches were set to take part in a Ringing Out For Peace .
However , like all other mass gatherings and general activities involving leaving our homes , all public VE Day events were cancelled - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indoors .
In total , there are six days in 2020 for those living in England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland , though some nations have additional holidays .
Here is a list of 2020 's bank holidays : As ever , there are various other key dates to remember in 2020 .
None provide paid , free time off work but all are important nonetheless .
Other dates for your diary :

For many people, bank holidays are some of the high points of the year, giving us a few bonus days off to travel down to the beach or to fly off to Prague on a whim.
However, like everything else, the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing lockdown restrictions mean that the majority of the nation’s long weekends have proved very different so far this year.
That’s not to say they aren’t welcome, though – many will be eagerly counting down the days to get some precious time off work to recharge the batteries, even if they still can’t do absolutely everything they want to.
Here are all the dates you need to know, and why 2020’s bank holidays have followed a slightly different pattern to usual.
When is the next bank holiday?
This year, the next bank holiday for England, Wales and Northern Ireland falls on Monday 31 August – it always coincides with the final Monday of the month.
Therefore last year’s day off was on Monday 26 August, and the 2021 bank holiday falls on Monday 30 August.
Both of May’s long weekends fell during a time when lockdown measures were more universally stringent in the UK, as did the two Easter bank holidays.
However, not only are there far more options available now (except for those people subject to local lockdown rules), there is the added bonus of 31 August coinciding with the final day of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Why was the first May bank holiday moved to a Friday?
One of our two May bank holidays, the early one, known as May Day, was moved by the Government to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory Day in Europe.
This was meant to ensure that the long weekend would coincide with the extended 75th anniversary celebrations marking the surrender of Nazi Germany, which ended the Second World War in Europe.
As part of the VE Day commemorations, more than 20,000 pubs were going to encourage drinkers to toast the heroes of the war, while churches were set to take part in a Ringing Out For Peace.
However, like all other mass gatherings and general activities involving leaving our homes, all public VE Day events were cancelled – so all commemorations had to be kept indoors.
Here is a list of 2020’s bank holidays
In total, there are six days in 2020 for those living in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, though some nations have additional holidays.
New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January
New Year’s Holiday: Thursday 2 January (Scotland only)
St Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17 March (Northern Ireland only)
Good Friday: Friday 10 April
Easter Monday: Monday 13 April (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
Early May bank holiday: Friday 8 May
Spring bank holiday: Monday 25 May
Battle of the Boyne (substitute day): Monday 13 July (Northern Ireland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 3 August (Scotland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 31 August (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
St Andrew’s Day: Monday 30 November (Scotland only)
Christmas Day: Friday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day): Monday 28 December
As ever, there are various other key dates to remember in 2020. None provide paid, free time off work but all carry importance nonetheless.
Other dates for your diary:


inews--2020-05-23--Supermarket opening times for May bank holiday 2020: Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons opening h

Supermarket opening times for May bank holiday 2020: Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi and Morrisons opening hours on Monday

Supermarket opening times for May bank holiday 2020 : Tesco , Asda , Lidl , Aldi and Morrisons opening hours on Monday With VE Day celebrations behind us , we now look forward to the next bank holiday - which actually is n't that far away at all This is what you need to know about how supermarkets are affected by the bank holiday ( Photo : Shutterstock ) The second bank holiday to take place in May is the Spring bank holiday , on Monday 25 May , which gives the majority of people across the UK the opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend , between 8am and 6pm rather than the usual 8am to 10pm .
Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours , which vary from store to store .
You can check your local branch ’ s opening times using Tesco ’ s store locator tool .
You should be aware that on Fridays , Tesco operates a dedicated shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable customers between 9am and 10am .
Some Sainsbury ’ s stores are operating seasonal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening between 8am and closing at 8pm .
Other stores , however , are unaffected by the bank holiday and are operating their usual opening times .
Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your branch opening times using Sainsbury ’ s store locator tool .
You should be aware that on Fridays , Sainsbury ’ s operates a dedicated shopping hour between 8am and 9am for elderly and disabled customers .
From Monday to Saturday , between 7:30am and 8am is also reserved for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Morrisons ’ store locator tool .
Some Asda stores have reduced opening hours on Monday 25 .
Instead of being open from 8am to 10pm , some stores will be open from 8am to 8pm .
Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Asda ’ s store locator tool .
You should be aware that on certain days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and carer shopping hour between 8am to 9am .
On May , Spring and Summer Bank holidays , Lidl stores will be open as normal from 8am to 10pm .
Opening times can vary from store to store , so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Aldi ’ s store locator tool .

The second bank holiday to take place in May is the Spring bank holiday, on Monday 25 May, which gives the majority of people across the UK the opportunity to enjoy a long weekend.
This is how supermarket opening hours could be affected.
Tesco
Tesco opening hours are dependent on the type of store you visit.
Some Tesco superstores are operating shorter opening hours over the bank holiday weekend, between 8am and 6pm rather than the usual 8am to 10pm.
Most smaller express stores are still operating their usual hours, which vary from store to store. You can check your local branch’s opening times using Tesco’s store locator tool.
You should be aware that on Fridays, Tesco operates a dedicated shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable customers between 9am and 10am.
Sainsbury’s
Some Sainsbury’s stores are operating seasonal hours for the Spring bank holiday, opening between 8am and closing at 8pm.
Other stores, however, are unaffected by the bank holiday and are operating their usual opening times.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your branch opening times using Sainsbury’s store locator tool.
You should be aware that on Fridays, Sainsbury’s operates a dedicated shopping hour between 8am and 9am for elderly and disabled customers.
From Monday to Saturday, between 7:30am and 8am is also reserved for NHS and social care workers.
Morrisons
Morrisons appears to be operating its usual opening hours during the Spring bank holiday.
These times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Morrisons’ store locator tool.
From Monday to Saturday, Morrisons operates an NHS hour for healthcare workers between 6am and 7am.
Asda
Some Asda stores have reduced opening hours on Monday 25. Instead of being open from 8am to 10pm, some stores will be open from 8am to 8pm.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Asda’s store locator tool.
You should be aware that on certain days, including Fridays, Asda operates an NHS and carer shopping hour between 8am to 9am.
Lidl
On May, Spring and Summer Bank holidays, Lidl stores will be open as normal from 8am to 10pm.
You can check your local branch opening times using Lidl’s store locator tool.
Aldi
Aldi is operating during its usual hours, with stores opening times varying between 8am and 10pm.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Aldi’s store locator tool.
At Aldi, priority hours are given to emergency services workers and eldery shoppers for 30 minutes prior to usual opening times.
M&S
M&S stores are opening as normal on the Monday bank holiday.
These opening times can vary from store to store, so check your local branch opening times using the M&S store locator tool.
You should be aware that on Fridays, M&S operates a priority shopping time for NHS and emergency services workers for the first hour of opening.
Waitrose
Waitrose stores will also be operating as normal on Monday 25 May.
Opening times can vary from store to store, so make sure you double check your local branch opening times using Waitrose’s store locator tool.


inews--2020-05-23--Normal People ending explained: what the finale of the BBC series means- and how it's different from

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

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

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