bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown: Personal and outdoor space divide

For many people , an easing of the lockdown is very welcome , after weeks of limited exercise and essential-only travel .
Since we 've been told to stay at home , there has been a huge impact on the economy , social life , and obviously health , with visits to A & E dropping by a half and referrals for cancer care declining .
However , the easing of restrictions is not necessarily helpful for some people , as the BBC has been finding out .
In Milton Keynes , Christine has been obeying lockdown by isolating herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her .
What she misses most is hugs and kisses from her grandchildren , and she 's frustrated that she ca n't go and see them .
`` It 's confusing and frustrating .
I can go out and exercise , mixing whilst distancing with total strangers , and yet I 'm not allowed to see those I love . ''
Christine , who lost her husband three years ago , and her twin sister not long after that , says she finds it hurtful that she ca n't see her family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last seven weeks .
I know they are all a low risk .
Where is the sense in not letting me see them ? ''
A key worker in a supermarket , Christine has worked throughout the lockdown period and says she 's unhappy that she ca n't see her grandchildren but is `` allowed to risk her life with strangers . ''
Fortunately the family - who live in Milton Keynes and Aylesbury - have been staying in touch on the phone and via social media .
But it 's not enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactile person .
No kisses for seven weeks , maybe another eight , is heart-breaking . ''
In Cumbria , Meg Johnson , 25 , a supermarket worker , has concerns about the potential flock of day-trippers to the Lake District , where she says most people who live nearby have not visited .
`` We 've all resisted so very strongly against going up to the lakes ourselves .
I live only ten minutes away , '' she says .
But Meg fears more people coming into the county could bring serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands will come up here for a day out , to see the scenery ? ''
According to Meg , farmers have shut off some public bridle paths because people are coming and using their land to walk through .
`` They 're touching gates and spreading infection .
One nearby farm has shut completely because over 200 people walked through there in one day . ''
While working at the check-out , Meg has spoken to people who 've come up to the Lake District to stay in their second home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their cities , to escape coronavirus , thinking it would be quieter here .
But if everyone thinks the same , I 'm deeply concerned . ''
Meg also has sympathy for the local police , who she says are going to have to do more than they are already doing , to keep people of Cumbria safe .
The thought of a second peak has not escaped Meg : `` I feel quite scared .
Especially as we 're not completely out of this .
I think it 's all happened too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tractor fitter in Glemsford in Suffolk , is not due back at work yet , but has concerns because he has asthma and coeliac disease .
`` My immune system is n't great , but I 'm below the category of shielding , '' he said .
The advice from the government has confused Lee who lives with his wife , who has PTSD , and three daughters , one of whom has Asperger 's .
`` I suffer with anxieties .
When I called my GP he said if I catch this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Staying safe and being thorough is top priority for Lee , who disinfects everything that comes through his door .
`` If I was told to go back to work , I would really worry about it .
I would n't be as safe as at home . ''
He is extremely concerned about going out : `` It almost feels like I 'm playing Russian roulette with my life . ''
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Christine, who lost her husband three years ago, and her twin sister not long after that, says she finds it hurtful that she can't see her family. "They have self-isolated for the last seven weeks. I know they are all a low risk. Where is the sense in not letting me see them?"


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: What are the new travel quarantine rules?

A two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK will be introduced , the government has said .
The measures are being imposed to try to prevent imported coronavirus cases infecting the population .
They will not apply to travellers from the Republic of Ireland .
What are the new quarantine rules ?
In its newly-published Covid-19 Recovery Strategy document , the government says quarantine measures for people arriving in the UK will be introduced `` as soon as possible '' .
If international travellers can not say where they plan to self-isolate , then they will do so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The rules will not just apply to air passengers , but also those arriving by other means of travel such as ferry or train as well .
There will be some exemptions from quarantine for international travellers , including people arriving from the Republic of Ireland as part of the Common Travel Area .
The government has already said in a separate statement that travellers from France would be exempt from any quarantine rules .
There will also be further exemptions `` to provide for continued security of supply into the UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national security or critical infrastructure and to meet the UK 's international obligations '' .
The government says further details and guidance will be announced `` shortly '' .
UK airlines and airports said they had been told the measures would come in at the end of May .
Speaking ahead of an official announcement , industry body Airlines UK said the policy needed `` a credible exit plan '' and should be reviewed weekly .
UK airports fear the measures will have devastating impact on their industry and the wider economy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature checks ?
People travelling through Manchester , Stansted and East Midlands airports will now be told to cover their faces and wear gloves .
Passengers will be given face coverings and gloves initially .
Airport staff will also wear them .
Manchester Airports Group , which owns the sites , said the measure will show `` one way in which air travel can be made safe '' .
Some temperature screening trials will also be conducted at Stansted .
Heathrow , one of the world 's busiest airports , is already trialling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holland-Kaye has called for a common international standard for health screening at airports `` to build confidence in international travel '' .
Air France says passengers will be temperature checked before flying from 11 May .
The carrier is also making face masks compulsory - similar to several US airlines .
What about social distancing on flights ?
Aer Lingus has said it will review procedures following a claim it did not maintain social distancing among passengers on a Belfast-London flight .
EasyJet has said it plans to keep the middle seats on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown restrictions are lifted .
Emirates and the US airline Delta have announced similar plans .
But Michael O'Leary , the boss of Ryanair , has said empty seats do not ensure safe social distancing and are financially unviable .
The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) , the body representing global airlines , says leaving the middle seat empty would not improve passenger safety .
It says most airlines would not have made money last year if a third of the seats had been removed .
How many people are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the Foreign Office advised against international travel .
Between 16 and 22 April , for example , the number of air passengers coming into the UK was 99 % lower than the same period in 2019 .
American Airlines said social distancing had been possible `` for all passengers '' , suggesting that its aircraft have a lot of empty seats .
And Virgin Atlantic said many of its flights in April were only a quarter full .
Meanwhile , Ryanair carried 40,000 passengers in April - down from 13.5 million in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to fly , it 's a common belief that you are more likely to become ill on an aeroplane , because you 're breathing `` stale '' air .
However , according to the World Health Organization , the quality of air in a plane cabin is very carefully controlled and changed up to 30 times an hour .
However , there is a greater likelihood of the virus being transmitted if passengers are close together - usually as a result of an infected individual coughing , sneezing or touching surfaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other situation in which people are close to each other , such as on a train or a bus .
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Public Health England says passengers should sit as far apart as possible .
The National Travel Health Network and Centre - which was set up by the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Avoid moving from your seat unnecessarily , but exercise your legs ( flex and extend the ankles ) to encourage blood flow • Only use the designated toilet for your area and wash your hands before leaving • If you start to feel unwell , stay in your seat and speak to the air crew You should not be travelling if you are unwell , or if you have tested positive for Covid-19 .

What Covid tests do I still need to travel abroad? Published 11 February 2022
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Fully vaccinated people travelling to the UK no longer have to take any Covid tests - either before departure or on arrival.
The prime minister has announced that he intends to remove England's remaining Covid restrictions at the end of the month.
What changes have come into force for vaccinated travellers?
Fully vaccinated travellers (two doses) and under-18s no longer need to take a test either before or after they arrive in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
To qualify as vaccinated, non-UK travellers must have received their jabs in a country or territory with "approved proof of vaccination". This now covers most countries in the world, with more - including China - due to join on 11 February.
What if I'm unvaccinated?
Unvaccinated travellers still have to show proof of a negative Covid test taken two days before departure.
They must also take a post-arrival PCR test two days after arrival. This must be booked before travelling to the UK and bought privately from a government-approved list of providers.
If this is positive, they need to self-isolate.
However, unvaccinated travellers no longer have to self-isolate on arrival, or take a test on day eight.
What other rules are still in force?
All unvaccinated travellers to the UK must complete a passenger locator form before departure.
How do I prove vaccinations and test results at the UK border?
Digital Covid passes showing your vaccination status can be downloaded to your phone, whether you're in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Test results can be in the form of a printed document, or an email or text on your phone. They must be in English, French or Spanish.
European Union residents can use the EU Digital Covid Certificate to show their vaccination status or test results.
Since 3 February, 12 to 15-year-olds in England have also been able to prove their vaccination status via the digital NHS pass.
What about other countries' rules?
You are responsible for checking the entry requirements for any other countries you wish to visit, as well as the local Covid restrictions which are in force. These can change quickly.
Many UK families have cancelled half-term trips to mainland Spain and the Canary Islands because children over 12 must be double vaccinated to enter.
Very few countries allow unrestricted access to those who have not been vaccinated.
It is thought more than 80 holiday destinations around the world still require all UK travellers to take a pre-departure PCR test before arrival.
UK-issued Covid passes can be used throughout the EU to show proof of vaccination - either digitally, or as a printed download (as long as it is dated after than 1 November 2021).


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: 'I run lockdown marathons in the dead of night'

Lockdown guidance on exercising for people in England will loosen on Wednesday .
But Colin Johnstone is among those runners who have not allowed their strict exercise regimes to slip , even if it means going out in the middle of the night .
At 02:00 , Colin 's phone alarm clock rings out to mark the start of his day .
The 46-year-old warehouse worker slips into a pair of shorts , a vest , and a bright orange beanie , and grabs his head torch from the dining room table .
He wolfs down a slice of toast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sharing a Snickers bar with his twin Keith , who he lives with .
The brothers pull on their trainers - and then run a marathon on the quiet , locked-down , streets of south Leeds .
`` Running in the middle of the night , it 's not ideal , '' Colin says over the phone , after covering 26.2 miles ( 42.2km ) at night for the fourth time in a month .
But he agrees the coronavirus pandemic is `` not ideal '' either .
He takes social distancing `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown is , he says , `` the easiest way to do it '' .
Since 23 March , when Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced restrictions on our daily lives to tackle the virus , the brothers noticed how difficult it was to keep the proscribed 2m away from other people out for walks and runs .
Colin 's sessions started earlier and earlier as he tried to avoid the throngs of people exercising before starting work .
For the past few weeks , he has been going to bed at 19:00 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 03:00 .
`` Most people think I 'm crackers , '' says Colin , who covers more than 15 miles per run on average .
But Keith , his regular training partner , agreed to the dramatic departure from their normal schedule .
`` Running sets me up on a morning - it 's the perfect way to start the day , '' Keith says .
The twins wear bright clothes and carry torches and mobile phones to help them stay safe - but some say their night-time outings are pushing the rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England , is set to change on Wednesday , having done so already in Scotland and Wales .
Until then , it remains that people should only leave their home for one form of exercise a day .
How long can each session be ?
Shortly after lockdown began , cabinet member Michael Gove said a 30-minute run would be appropriate for most people , but that `` it depends on each individual 's fitness '' .
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• What are the 'reasonable excuses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an associate at Gepp solicitors in Essex , says a `` level of detail has been missing '' in the guidance , thus far .
But `` anyone exercising for three or four hours is pushing it to the absolute maximum '' .
She adds that the changes in guidance mean people like Colin and Keith can now run as much as they like .
The twins are adamant that night-time running allows them to avoid social contact more successfully than if they ran shorter runs during the day .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decent people and have done nothing wrong , '' Keith says .
`` I try to go somewhere quiet , I do a bit along the canal , a bit round the streets , '' he says after finishing his most recent three-and-a-half hour marathon .
`` But if I did that same route in the day , it would be absolutely rammed .
So the way that I 'm doing it , that 's perfect . ''
`` If they changed the laws and they said you have to completely stop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 'd do it , '' Colin says .
The daily time limits suggested by Mr Gove have been interpreted by some runners as allowing for longer runs .
Martin from Brentwood , Essex , who is training for the London Marathon , which has been postponed until October , says : `` I try to think of the week as a seven-hour total allowance and stay in on rest days to make sure that I stay within the government guidance . ''
The 34-year-old director of an engineering company says he enjoys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You often get a nod , 'thank you ' [ or ] 'hello ' as each of you make adjustments to keep a distance .
There is definitely a greater sense of community , '' he says .
But he misses his local training group .
While group members stay in touch via WhatsApp and the fitness tracker site , Strava , Martin says he does miss `` the banter and competitive edge of training with others '' .
Joseph Osakue from Newham , east London , ran a marathon on 4 April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been taking part in the Paris Marathon , and has continued to run about 40 miles ( 64km ) per week throughout lockdown .
The 48-year-old London Underground driver says he has been `` very lucky '' as social distancing guidance has not impacted his training `` at all '' .
`` I work around 9 to 5 every day .
So I 've always run at 6am and sometimes even 4am , depending on the distance , '' he says .
Alice Jeffries , 25 , says a `` very good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ryan Blackburn , had bought a treadmill for their home in Waterlooville , Hampshire , just days before the lockdown began .
On the day she should have been running the London Marathon , Alice ran the 26.2 miles on her treadmill instead .
Alice , who works for a construction company but has been furloughed due to the epidemic , says running a marathon on roads would have been easier .
`` The change of scenery keeps you going so , as hard as it is , you 've got something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the treadmill… it seems like forever , '' she says .
While the treadmill feels softer on her joints , `` mentally it 's so much harder because you 're just in the same place '' .
Dr Jess Harvey says people should take the opportunity to leave the house every day , even if they are able to exercise at home .
The Shropshire GP , who has competed in international triathlon events , uses an indoor bike to keep fit at home but says : `` I 'll still go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've had my exercise , because actually leaving your house is so important right now . ''
For those who are using lockdown to increase fitness , Dr Harvey stresses the importance of nutrition to support the immune system and help the body to cope with the stress of exercise .
She adds that people must make an `` individual assessment of risk '' when leaving the house , but adds : `` Actually the benefits of going outside to exercise vastly outweigh the risks . ''
Alice says she would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home , due to guidance to minimise time spent in public places .
She adds she would not follow Colin and Keith 's early morning schedule , either .
`` I would n't be able to get myself out of bed in the middle of the night to go and do that !
But if you 're not coming into contact with people then I do n't think it 's a problem . ''
The twins say they will keep running at night despite the PM 's relaxation of the rules .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ourselves from others , '' Colin says .
`` I 'll just keep doing what I know is right ...
Some might say I 'm a hypocrite , but this is nonsense .
It 's better to run a sensible 20 miles plus than a reckless short distance .
I think times are really hard , they 're hard enough as it is at the minute .
So I 'm just trying to get my run in . ''

"I'll just keep doing what I know is right... Some might say I'm a hypocrite, but this is nonsense. It's better to run a sensible 20 miles plus than a reckless short distance. I think times are really hard, they're hard enough as it is at the minute. So I'm just trying to get my run in."


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask

People in England , Scotland and Northern Ireland are now being advised to wear face coverings while at the shops or on public transport to help limit the spread of coronavirus .
While medical face masks and respirators are prioritised for health and care workers , you might want to try making your own face covering .
Here 's our guide to different types and step-by-step instructions on how to make them .
Whether you 're handy with a sewing machine , like cutting up old t-shirts or just want a quick fix , the principles are the same : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the mask needs to fit snugly around the face , and you should be able to breathe comfortably .
One study has shown that the best materials to use are tightly woven cottons or twill , natural silk or quilted cotton material .
But you can also make do with what you have around your home .
Let 's start with an easier one .
The government advises washing your hands or using hand sanitiser before putting on and after taking off face coverings .
You should also : • Avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth at all times • Store used face coverings in a plastic bag until you have an opportunity to wash them • Wash a face covering regularly - it can go in with other laundry , using your normal detergent Our next example uses an old t-shirt , preferably thick cotton or a cotton and polyester mix .
And still nothing to sew .
Homemade masks are not necessarily intended to help the wearer , the government says , but they could help stop you inadvertently passing on the disease to others if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
If you do have coronavirus symptoms - such as a high temperature or continuous cough , you should stay indoors and isolate at home .
Whichever face covering you use , they are not a substitute for other lockdown rules .
Hand hygiene especially is just as important as before - so washing your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds when you get home .
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Our third example needs a few stitches , but they can be as simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as long as it all holds in place and survives a few washes .
There are plenty of other ways to make a face covering - and many examples on social media from professional , designer logo 'd masks to cut up sports socks .
Have fun giving them a go .
Remember you might need more than one , so you have something to use while the other is being washed .
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Have fun giving them a go. Remember you might need more than one, so you have something to use while the other is being washed. Face coverings should not be used for children under the age of two years or people who might not be able to fit them correctly.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: What should my employer do to keep me safe?

The government has issued new guidance on how different workplaces should be made safe for staff during the coronavirus pandemic .
This follows the prime minister 's announcement that those who could not work from home should be `` actively encouraged to go to work '' in England .
Several key points must be followed , such as maintaining a 2m ( 6ft ) distance wherever possible , cleaning more frequently and carrying out a risk assessment .
But many employees are still worried about what will change in the workplace .
So what are the new guidelines for different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ construction and manufacturing as the sorts of industries where employees would now be explicitly encouraged to return to work .
On Monday , new government guidance said that bosses of employees who mainly work outdoors , such as in the construction or agricultural industries , needed to ensure that staff could work - even if social distancing was not possible .
It advised that additional personal protective equipment ( PPE ) which was over and above the normal helmets and other building site protection - such as face masks - was not required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more entry points to construction sites • Giving people single tasks for the day so the fewest hands touch the equipment • Separating sites into different `` zones '' to keep groups of workers apart to contain any potential spread of coronavirus • Sanitising all hand tools , controls , machinery and equipment after use Adam Marshall , director general of the British Chambers of Commerce , said : `` This is a significant step forward in terms of the information available for businesses , who will now need to digest the detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the way that many businesses operate , and some firms will now need time to plan and speak to their employees so that they can return to work safely . ''
Factory and warehouse workers ' bosses need to make sure surfaces which are regularly touched are cleaned frequently and that there is plenty of hand sanitiser .
Shifts should have the same personnel and , as with construction , shared tools should be dropped off somewhere rather than handed over directly .
Deliveries should be larger and less frequent to minimise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said `` factory , plant and warehouse workers should not use PPE as a precaution against coronavirus , and not wear any more PPE than usual '' .
For office workers , employers should devise one-way systems to minimise contact amongst their staff .
Staggering arrival and departure times at work to reduce crowding should also be considered , as well as providing extra parking and facilities such as bike racks to encourage people to walk , run , or cycle to work if possible .
Meetings should also be held remotely - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary .
Meeting outside could be considered if that 's not possible , although the government still says those who can work from home should continue to do so .
Screens , barriers and floor tape should be used to keep people apart and help show 2m distances .
And the use of hot desks should be avoided .
In call centres or training facilities where that 's not an option , workstations should be sanitised between shifts .
Staggered breaks and packed lunches will also help prevent gatherings of people .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the accountancy industry body the ICAEW said : `` This is not a return to business-as-usual , and companies will note the government 's advice that employees should continue to work from home if possible .
He added : `` Implementing the guidance will mean costs and changes which businesses will not find easy .
In light of that , I expect many of them will think twice about reopening their offices . ''
Much of the same guidance applies to those working in research facilities or labs .
But it is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to clean expensive equipment that ca n't be washed down .
Additionally , in the event of an emergency , such as a chemical spill or fire , people do not need to stay 2m apart .
The new guidance applies to businesses that are currently open , such as chemists and shops selling food , as well as others which are still closed .
Mr Johnson said in his address to the nation on Sunday that if the circumstances were right , other types of shops might be able to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The guidance suggests all of these businesses should use the following measures : • Define the number of customers that can follow 2m social distancing within the store • Take into account total floor space as well as `` pinch points '' , such as doorways or corridors • Limit the number of customers in-store at any one time • Remove services that you ca n't do safely , or that would require close contact with customers • Consider whether changing rooms are essential , and ensure that they are cleaned after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Use floor tape or paint to clearly mark 2m distances • Ensure contactless payments can be made if possible Lorry drivers and couriers have been classified as key workers during the coronavirus pandemic .
Where social distancing guidelines ca n't be followed while they 're at work , bosses have been told to consider whether that activity is critical to the business .
One example includes heavy deliveries needing more than one member of staff .
Bosses of those working in vehicles should also : • Use screens or barriers to separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same vehicle if they can • Reduce the number of people each person has contact with by using `` fixed teams '' , so each person works with only a few others • Ensure regular cleaning of vehicles , in particular between different users • Minimise contact when customers are paying or signing for a package • Prepare for goods to be dropped off to an agreed area , for example through click-and-collect , to avoid transmission • Keep sufficient supplies of hand sanitizer or antibacterial wipes in cars or lorries so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery or drop-off The government also had particular advice for people who work in or visit other people 's homes , such as plumbers , electricians , cleaners and carers .
`` We understand how important it is that you can work safely and support your employees ' health and wellbeing , '' the advice says .
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Workers should wash their hands and surfaces more and cut any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a colleague are needed .
If that is n't possible , it suggests the several tactics : • Keeping the activity time as short as possible • Using screens or barriers to separate people • Working back-to-back or side-to-side , rather than face-to-face If none of this is possible , businesses should assess whether the work can safely go ahead , and employees should raise their concerns if they think otherwise .
No work should be done in homes where inhabitants are isolating , unless it 's to address a safety problem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face-to-face contact should be avoided .
Making sure customers know to keep 2m away is also a must , as well as cleaning surfaces which will be regularly touched .
On 4 July at the earliest , some businesses in England including pubs and restaurants , may be allowed to open as long as they can meet social distancing measures .
This is part of a tentative plan to allow the hospitality industry to reopen in the third phase of the lockdown easing .
For now , all food and drinks outlets must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options , with all seating and bar areas remaining closed .
The new guidelines note that Covid-19 is a respiratory illness and is not known to be transmitted by exposure to food or food packaging .
For takeaway and delivery services , it recommends : • Installing cleanable panels to separate workstations in larger kitchens , as it may not be possible to move equipment like sinks and hobs apart • Minimising the amount of contact at food `` handover '' points between staff and delivery drivers • Encouraging customers to use contactless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or over the phone to reduce queues • A SIMPLE GUIDE : How do I protect myself ?
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Meetings should also be held remotely - and only involve participants who are absolutely necessary. Meeting outside could be considered if that's not possible, although the government still says those who can work from home should continue to do so.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: PM announces 'Covid-secure' inspections for businesses

Businesses reopening under current lockdown restrictions will be subject to inspections to check they are keeping workers safe .
In @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson said workplaces must be `` Covid-secure '' and that employers will not be @ @ @ @ @ with '' forcing staff to work in unsafe conditions .
It comes after the UK @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown with a slight change in restrictions from Wednesday .

Businesses reopening under current lockdown restrictions will be subject to inspections to check they are keeping workers safe.
In the daily press briefing, Boris Johnson said workplaces must be "Covid-secure" and that employers will not be allowed to "get away with" forcing staff to work in unsafe conditions.
It comes after the UK government announced its roadmap out of lockdown with a slight change in restrictions from Wednesday.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Michael Morpurgo's submission in The Book of Hopes aims to 'lift'

Michael Morpurgo is just one of more than 100 people who have contributed to The Book of Hopes .
Children @ @ @ @ @ up with the idea for the book to inspire children during the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ and seen for free on the National Literary Trust 's website .
It 's hoped @ @ @ @ @ to raise money for NHS charities .

Michael Morpurgo is just one of more than 100 people who have contributed to The Book of Hopes.
Children's author Katherine Rundell came up with the idea for the book to inspire children during the coronavirus pandemic.
The contributions can be read and seen for free on the National Literacy Trust's website.
It's hoped it will be eventually published to raise money for NHS charities.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: ‘It’s getting harder but let’s keep supporting each other’

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said staying at home is an “ expression of love , kindness and solidarity ” @ @ @ @ @ , she said coronavirus was now in retreat in Scotland as a result of the @ @ @ @ @ progress was still fragile .
“ I want to make sure that as we take @ @ @ @ @ to recovery , the ground beneath us is as solid as possible , ” she @ @ @ @ @ said that as a citizen , she missed her family too , and she paid @ @ @ @ @ saying they had “ handled it brilliantly ” .

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said staying at home is an “expression of love, kindness and solidarity”.
During a ministerial statement, she said coronavirus was now in retreat in Scotland as a result of the lockdown measures, but that progress was still fragile.
“I want to make sure that as we take each step on the path to recovery, the ground beneath us is as solid as possible,” she said.
The first minster said that as a citizen, she missed her family too, and she paid special thanks to children, saying they had “handled it brilliantly”.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Newspaper headlines: 'Flexible' lockdown and 'no clear direction'

Almost all of the papers lead on the new lockdown rules brought into effect by the government this week .
@ @ @ @ @ will be able to play sport with a friend or family member from outside their @ @ @ @ @ them in the open air - for the first time in more than six weeks @ @ @ @ @ sporting facilities , including golf courses and tennis courts , will be allowed to reopen @ @ @ @ @ conform to the new rules .

Among the highlights of the reaction, it believes, is a satirical video posted by the comedian, Matt Lucas. In it, he impersonates the prime minister, saying: "Don't go to work, go to work. Go outside, don't go outside... and then we will or won't, something or other."


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus lockdown advice 'lacks clarity', England's mayors say

People should stay at home where possible , say mayors in England 's biggest urban areas , warning that new lockdown rules are confusing .
The government 's `` conditional plan '' to ease the lockdown includes a return to workplaces for some people .
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the guidance was rushed and had increased risk `` significantly '' .
London 's Labour mayor Sadiq Khan said Boris Johnson 's statement had caused confusion and `` lacked clarity '' .
The prime minister announced that people could spend time outside and said those who could not work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - but avoid public transport .
Mr Burnham said : `` People are being encouraged to return to work today but we do n't have all the guidance for how best to run public transport - not everybody has a car .
`` So some people will feel in a vulnerable position if they 're forced on to public transport without the necessary procedures in place .
`` This is why I 'm saying it was rushed , this feels to me as though it 's not been properly thought through . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ was published on Monday afternoon and suggests , among various measures , face coverings on public transport .
London mayor Sadiq Khan said it was `` not possible to adhere to social distancing rules '' on public transport and urged urged people to `` still stay at home '' .
He said : `` The worst thing we can do is prematurely return and have a second spike that overwhelms the NHS .
`` The vast majority of Londoners have been fantastic following the guidance , it 's really important we continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
`` Even if we were to run 100 % of tubes and buses ... it is not possible to adhere to social distancing rules .
`` So the key message from the prime minister last night and from me today , is do not use public transport .
It is there for essential workers , particularly during rush hour . ''
Andy Street , the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands , said there would be a big step up in public transport but it was unclear how social distancing would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate to ease lockdown restrictions `` in very cautious ways '' but stressed that health issues remained `` paramount '' .
`` Let 's take what some people describe as baby steps now , subject to them proving to be safe , '' said Mr Street .
He said getting clarity on the advice was not possible in a 12-minute prime ministerial statement but that would come in the 50 pages of detailed advice revealed on Monday .
`` Clarity has got to come in the next day . ''
Liverpool City Region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needed to be given `` greater clarity and more assurance '' .
`` As it stands , millions of workers are unsure if they should be going into work and , when they get there , how safe it will be , '' said Mr Rotheram .
Mr Burnham , a former Labour government minister , said he felt the loss of the single UK `` stay at home '' message was `` regrettable '' - and warned he might have to push a different message to the people of Greater Manchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and about on the weekend and this is my concern .
It seems premature to me , to make what are quite substantial changes , '' he said .
`` I want to carry on working with the government , keeping that spirit of national unity , but then there may come a point here where I ca n't rule out saying to people , look , if the virus is spreading again we are going to have to go back to a much more cautious approach .
`` And , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here as a result of what was announced yesterday . ''
The prime minister was outlining more detail about the latest guidance during a speech to the Commons on Monday afternoon .
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"I want to carry on working with the government, keeping that spirit of national unity, but then there may come a point here where I can't rule out saying to people, look, if the virus is spreading again we are going to have to go back to a much more cautious approach.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: Hundreds of National Trust for Scotland jobs under threat

More than 420 staff at the National Trust for Scotland ( NTS ) are at risk of redundancy .
The conservation charity has launched a series of emergency actions after it said its future was in doubt .
A total of 429 staff in the organisation 's permanent workforce are at risk of redundancy .
NTS has also said it will look to sell off non-heritage land and property , and seek support from the Scottish government and grant-giving bodies .
The trust , which looks after places such as Culloden , Culzean Castle and Hill House in Helensburgh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during what was normally its busiest period .
The charity 's estate and holiday accommodation has been closed since March to comply with the coronavirus lockdown restrictions .
NTS said its income was forecast to drop by £28m this year and said it had also made investment losses of £46m due to stock market conditions .
Chief executive Simon Skinner said : `` The extreme and unprecedented public health emergency has put the charity 's future in doubt .
`` With some level of restrictions likely to apply post-lockdown and having effectively missed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I see little prospect of us being able to return to more normal levels of membership , visitation and income for the rest of this year and beyond .
`` Some people may not care that a charity is in trouble or see heritage as having little importance just now - but if the trust goes down then what will be lost will impoverish Scotland forever . ''
The trust , which currently has 751 employees , plans to scale back its offering based on the possibility of a staged reopening of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited basis .
The remainder will be placed on a `` care and maintenance basis '' , with the aim of opening a further 18 sometime next year , and the rest once there is a general upturn in the economy and the trust 's fortunes .
David Avery , of the Prospect trade union , said : `` This is a huge blow to workers at National Trust Scotland who will be extremely worried about their futures .
`` We will do all we can to support members and argue strongly for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be seeking assistance from the Scottish government to protect jobs and help keep staff in place at these important historical landmarks which will be so important to Scotland 's tourism and cultural sectors as we recover from Covid-19 . ''

"With some level of restrictions likely to apply post-lockdown and having effectively missed the busiest part of the visitor season, I see little prospect of us being able to return to more normal levels of membership, visitation and income for the rest of this year and beyond.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Coronavirus: 'Huge deficit' in critical care doctor training

More intensive care doctors need to be trained in Wales to address a `` huge deficit '' , a senior medic has warned .
Jack Parry-Jones said most of Wales 's intensive care units were short of doctors before the coronavirus pandemic struck .
He called for more training places for intensive care doctors and for the units themselves to be upgraded .
The NHS body responsible for training said there had been a `` sustainable increase '' in training places .
The Welsh Government did not respond to a request for comment , but previously said it had increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Dr Parry-Jones , who is an intensive care consultant in south Wales and a board member of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine , said units were staffed by doctors who were not necessarily specialists in intensive care medicine .
`` Most units are short of intensive care medicine doctors , and that would be from consultants all the way through to juniors .
`` But the important thing really is that 50 % of intensive care posts are not properly filled .
And by that I mean that most intensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intensive care consultant rota to be covered at some point by people who are n't intensive care medicine trained . ''
He said they tended to be anaesthetic consultants who `` cross-covered '' into intensive care , as opposed to fully-trained intensive medicine consultants .
• Wales 'uniquely at risk ' with lack of ICU beds • 'Wales needs more intensive care staff to cope' • Behind the scenes on the intensive care front line The organisation responsible for training doctors , Health Education and Improvement Wales ( HEIW ) , said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase '' in training places in recent years .
Pushpinder Mangat , HEIW medical director and a former intensive care consultant , said : `` Since 2017 we have increased the number of permanent higher speciality intensive care training posts in Wales by 58 % .
`` We have continued this plan with new posts for this year 's intake and plan to include further posts next year . ''
He said they had also increased the number of internal medicine training posts , meaning every year an extra 39 trainee doctors would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care units .
But Dr Parry-Jones said while the number of trainees had increased there was still a significant shortfall .
`` There 's a huge deficit because we have a deficit anyway , and then obviously we have consultants retiring all the time .
And there 's a constant fill-rate that needs to go on just to maintain the status quo . ''
He said there would eventually be `` limits '' to how many trainees could be taken on , but that was not the case at the moment .
Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said shortfalls across the NHS needed to be addressed for it to cope with the pressures it faces .
Ms Burns said : `` With sadness I think this pandemic is not going to be the only time we are under this kind of pressure .
So we have to absolutely make sure we can ramp up the resources we need . ''
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She said expanding capacity to cope with the pressure meant the right staff needed to be recruited .
`` These people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because they are highly specialised .
Getting the bed is one thing , getting the right calibre of people to staff it is completely different . ''
Dr Parry-Jones said the units themselves needed upgrading to match the standard that would open at the new Grange University Hospital near Cwmbran next year , which will have 30 intensive care beds , all of them isolated .
`` We 've been trying to do the increase [ in training posts ] for many , many years .
For 10 to 15 years we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think the Welsh Government really picked up and started listening to this about two years ago now . ''
He said Cardiff had far too few isolation facilities and that investment was needed `` to bring it into the 21st Century . ''

Ms Burns said: "With sadness I think this pandemic is not going to be the only time we are under this kind of pressure. So we have to absolutely make sure we can ramp up the resources we need."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Care home deaths 'starting to decline'

The number of coronavirus deaths in care homes across the UK has started to fall , figures show .
Office for National Statistics data for England Wales showed 2,423 fatalities where the virus was mentioned on the death certificate in the week to 1 May .
That is down from 2,800 the week before - Scotland has seen a similar trend .
Since the epidemic started , more than 9,700 deaths in care homes in the UK have been linked to the virus - pushing overall fatalities to record levels .
The number of hospital deaths have been falling since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care sector had been struggling to contain outbreaks in care homes .
Despite the drop , the virus is still have a major impact on the overall number of deaths in care homes .
The total number seen in the most recent week is still nearly three times higher than you would normally expect .
That means there a large number of deaths happening where the cause is unclear .
One suggestion has been that the lack of testing in care homes has meant coronavirus has not always been listed on death certificates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ daily figures also include care home deaths now , but the lack of testing particularly in the early days - that data requires infections to be diagnosed - has meant it has been hard to establish a trend .
The ONS and its counterparts in Scotland and Northern Ireland also looked at the total number of deaths , including both those linked to coronavirus and those from other causes .
Health experts have said this is perhaps the best measure of the impact of the virus as it captures both deaths linked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
It showed there had been more than 50,000 excess deaths across the UK since mid March , around 50 % more than would expect for this period .

This is known as excess deaths and is said to be a better measure of the true impact of the epidemic as it measures deaths linked directly to the virus and others associated with the lockdown.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Foreign holiday season likely to be cancelled, says minister

Many British people are unlikely to be able to take foreign holidays this summer because of the virus , Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said .
In another blow to airlines and ferry firms , he told ITV 's This Morning it 's `` likely to be the case '' there wo n't be a normal summer holiday season .
The government is opening up parts of the economy , and Ryanair is planning to start services in July .
But Mr Hancock said the traditional big-break holiday season is unlikely .
Social distancing will have to be maintained for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The conclusion from that is it is unlikely that big , lavish international holidays are going to possible for this summer . ''
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Airlines , and the travel industry generally , have been among the biggest financial losers of the international lockdown .
Aircraft fleets have been grounded and thousands of job cuts announced .
British Airways is to shed 12,000 jobs .
The picture is much the same overseas .
On Sunday , Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introduce a 14-day quarantine for international travellers to prevent a second spike in the virus , infuriating airlines which planned to resume flying in the coming months .
Mr Hancock 's comments echo those from Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last month who warned people not to book summer holidays - domestic and overseas - until social distancing rules are relaxed .
`` I wo n't be booking a summer holiday at this point , '' he told the BBC on 17 April .
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"If people in the UK are already in lockdown, they might be happy to spend another fortnight at home. Some people might say go to Spain or somewhere, have a nice holiday and then come back and continue their lockdown," he said.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: NI Executive publishes plan for easing lockdown

A five-stage plan for easing the Covid-19 lockdown in Northern Ireland has been published by the executive .
Unlike plans announced in England and the Republic of Ireland , NI 's blueprint does not include a timetable for moving from one step to the next .
Progression will depend on when certain public health criteria is met , say ministers .
The first step includes changes to rules on exercise and allowing churches to open for private prayer .
The document , entitled Executive Approach to Decision-Making , is being outlined in the assembly by the first and deputy first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on progress in reducing the transmission of the virus , said First Minister Arlene Foster .
`` We will not take a set in stone approach if there are things we can do better and do differently , '' she said .
`` We will not be driven by a timetable and we know some will be disappointed by that - but our roadmap does n't answer every query , it provides people with an indication of how things might move in the weeks and months ahead . ''
Deputy First Minister Michelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be patient '' .
`` When we 're in position to slowly and carefully move out of the lockdown , we will keep you updated every step of the way , '' she added .
`` It 's not in the too-distant future , if people keep following the advice . ''
Northern Ireland has its own powers to set and lift restrictions at different rates than in the rest of the UK .
The executive must review the coronavirus regulations every three weeks , with the next due by 28 May .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be recommended but the roadmap will be flexible and each process of review will not be linked to the next step of relaxations .
The blueprint says the executive will only decide to relax restrictions when `` it is sure it is in the long term interest of the health and wellbeing '' of the population .
Ms O'Neill said controlling the rate of transmission of the virus was `` absolutely critical '' , and required before restrictions could be relaxed .
`` We need to have in place testing , tracking and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lift the restrictions , '' she added .
• Encouragement to those unable to work from home to return to work on a phased basisLarge outdoor-based retail can open including garden centres , though associated cafes and restaurants can only offer takeaway or collection • Groups of four to six people who do not share a household can meet outdoors maintaining social distancing .
With the exception of people who are shielding , visits to immediate family allowed indoors where social distancing is possible • Drive-through church services and churches open for private @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning of shared contact hard surfaces • Outdoor spaces and public sport amenities to open .
For example , walking , running , cycling , some water activities , golf , tennis • Non-food retail can open where numbers are limited , with social distancing • Groups of up to 10 can meet outdoors • As demand increases on public transport within social distancing requirements , people encouraged to walk and cycle for short journeys where possible • Resumption of , for example , team sports training on a non-contact basis in small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onsite working subject to risk assessment .
Work that can be done from home should still be done from home • Schools expand provision for priority groups on a part-time basis , using a combination of in-school and remote learning • Gatherings can accommodate up to 30 people while maintaining social distancing • Resumption of , for example , team sports training on a non-contact basis • Other `` contact '' retail ( hairdressers , fitness studios , tattoo and piercing parlours ) can open subject to mitigations following risk assessment • Schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part-time basis with combination of in-school and remote learning • Reducing and staggering demand for public transport at peak times through continued home working and staggered start times for businesses • Wider range of gatherings permitted including church services subject to social distancing and other suitable mitigations , such as cleaning of hard surfaces • Resumption of competitive sport `` behind closed doors '' or with limitations on the number of spectators • All able to return to work subject to mitigations .
Remote working still strongly encouraged • Hospitality retail ( restaurants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ subject to risk assessment , initially on a limited basis • People can meet in extended groups subject to social distancing • Return to competitive sport and full use of sporting facilities Why does the R-rate matter ?
As the infection has spread at different rates in various parts of the UK , Stormont ministers have said Northern Ireland must follow its own criteria and scientific advice .
The R-value - or reproduction number - is at the heart of the executive 's decision to extend the lockdown until at least the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people will get infected for every one person who gets ill .
In Northern Ireland , the R-rate is sitting just below one , at 0.8-0.9 , and the executive has said it must remain at a low level before restrictions can begin to be lifted .
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"We will not be driven by a timetable and we know some will be disappointed by that - but our roadmap doesn't answer every query, it provides people with an indication of how things might move in the weeks and months ahead."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Chancellor to set out future of furlough scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to reveal the future of the government 's job retention scheme later , amid growing calls to extend it .
Currently more than six million people are having up to 80 % of their wages paid by the government while they are temporarily on leave from their jobs .
Mr Sunak previously warned the furlough scheme , due to end in June , was not `` sustainable '' at its current rate .
The government is encouraging people in England to return to work if safe .
On Monday night , it published guidance for making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requiring employers to carry out risk assessments before they can reopen .
However , speaking at Monday 's Downing Street daily briefing , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a `` sudden big flood '' of people returning to work was not expected , describing the latest measures as `` baby steps '' .
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Labour 's deputy leader Angela Rayner said the furlough scheme needed to continue and should not be reduced , insisting it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers and employees during the coronavirus crisis .
She told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme that reducing the scheme too soon would `` cost us in the long run '' .
Nearly a quarter of the UK 's workforce has been furloughed , with 80 % of employee 's wages - up to £2,500 a month - being paid by the government .
Mr Johnson said the initiative was `` one of the most remarkable features of the government 's response '' and stressed `` it is absolutely right that we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not want to steal his chancellor 's thunder but added that Mr Sunak would update MPs on Tuesday .
Last week , Mr Sunak promised there would be no `` cliff edge '' cut-off .
Torsten Bell , chief executive of the Resolution Foundation think tank and an early advocate of the scheme , warned against it being removed too quickly and called for a `` careful and gradual change '' to the measure .
`` Moving too quickly could spark a huge second surge in job losses at a time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the highest level for a quarter of a century , '' he said .
This latest development to the scheme comes as the government continues to defend its return to work message , issued in its latest coronavirus guidance for England .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock told BBC Breakfast that ministers were being `` incredibly cautious '' about the changes , and insisted that everyone who can work from home should continue to do so `` because obviously that 's the safest place to work '' .
Asked whether people are protected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplace , Mr Hancock said employment law had not changed but that `` businesses and employees should be working together to make the best of a very difficult situation . ''
Mr Hancock also defended other changes to England 's lockdown measures , outlined in the government 's strategy document on the next steps in its coronavirus response .
Asked why people could go to garden centres but not meet a friend in their garden , standing 2m apart , Mr Hancock said that not everybody has a garden and not every garden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who wish to meet with one other person from outside their household should only do so in public places , suggesting that a lot of people can only access their garden by going through their house - meaning they would be meeting indoors .
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• How to make your own face mask And , speaking on Today , Mr Hancock explained that the reason for asking people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was to avoid mass gatherings .
He said the government 's decision to lift the ban on driving to beauty spots for exercise should not risk increasing the spread of the virus in such areas - as long as people socially distance when they get there .
The health secretary stressed the change was not `` for people to move house or to go on holiday or to be able to stay '' .
The Department for Transport has issued new guidance on how to make journeys safely , if people can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for work .
It advises commuters to keep 2m apart from others `` wherever possible '' , wear a face covering , use contactless payment and avoid the rush hour period , if people are unable to avoid using public transport .
It comes after the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy released fresh guidance for UK employers on how to implement social distancing measures , with eight separate documents published for sectors which can now reopen .
Measures could include staggered start times , one-way systems , screens between workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Frances O'Grady cautiously welcomed the new workplace guidance , but the union said ministers had to gets to grips with the provision of personal protective equipment as more workers needed it .
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Leaders in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland said `` stay at home '' messages remained in place there - prompting Mr Johnson to defended the differing approaches between the UK nations .
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He added that people who wish to meet with one other person from outside their household should only do so in public places, suggesting that a lot of people can only access their garden by going through their house - meaning they would be meeting indoors.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas extradition refusal 'final'

The US has said its decision to refuse an extradition request for Harry Dunn 's alleged killer was final .
It comes amid claims that US national Anne Sacoolas was `` wanted internationally '' after an Interpol Red notice was issued .
A US State Department spokeswoman maintained that she had diplomatic immunity from criminal jurisdiction .
Mr Dunn , 19 , died after a crash in Northamptonshire , with Mrs Sacoolas accused of death by dangerous driving .
Mrs Sacoolas , the wife of a US intelligence official based at RAF Croughton , claimed diplomatic immunity following the crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home country , sparking an international outcry .
The Interpol Red notice means she can be arrested if she leaves the US .
Mr Dunn 's mother Charlotte Charles was notified by Northamptonshire Police about the Interpol notice .
She said it was `` a huge step in the right direction '' .
Motorcyclist Mr Dunn died in a crash with a car near US military base RAF Croughton on 27 August .
A Home Office extradition request was refused by US secretary of state Mike Pompeo in January .
On Tuesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision was final .
She said that granting the extradition request for Mrs Sacoolas would have rendered the invocation of diplomatic immunity a practical nullity and would have set an `` extraordinarily troubling precedent '' .
She added that the US has a history of close law enforcement co-operation with the UK , and values that relationship .
But the Dunn family spokesman Radd Seiger said : `` The White House may feel that secretary Pompeo 's refusal to extradite Anne Sacoolas was final but that does not reflect the real position .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the US Embassy in London said in a recent letter to Andrea Leadsom , both countries recognise that the final decision will rest with the court following a judicial review . ''
An Interpol Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition , surrender , or similar legal action .
On its website , Interpol states a red notice `` is an international wanted persons notice , but it is not an arrest warrant '' .
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"In fact quite the contrary, as the US Embassy in London said in a recent letter to Andrea Leadsom, both countries recognise that the final decision will rest with the court following a judicial review."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Transport for London expects to lose £4bn

Transport for London ( TfL ) expects to lose £4bn this year due to the impact of coronavirus .
Ahead of an emergency finance committee meeting , the organisation said it needs £3.2bn to balance a proposed emergency budget for next year .
During the lockdown TfL has lost 90 % of its overall income .
A spokesperson said : `` We have done everything possible to help reduce the spread of coronavirus .
This was the right thing to do and has saved lives . ''
`` It is clear that the long term impact of the coronavirus will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and into the future so that we can support the recovery of London and the UK .
`` We are in constructive discussions with the Government over the necessary financial support . ''
In the 2019-20 budget TfL set up a reserve of £2.2bn to meet future financial challenges .
That year TfL earned £4.9bn from fares , making up 47 % of the transport authority 's income .
However , the lockdown has led to a 95 % cut in people using the Tube compared to this time last year .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , by 85 % , and customers no longer have to tap-in to pay for rides as part of measures to protect drivers .
Most TfL services are still running , but 7,000 staff - about 25 % of the workforce - have been furloughed to cut costs .
Unless emergency funding can be found TfL may publish an unbalanced budget , which would ban TfL from spending any new cash .
Conservative candidate for mayor of London , Shaun Bailey , said : `` Coronavirus has only accentuated existing problems .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourists , not Londoners - cost TfL over £600m in lost revenue .
TfL has record debt which stands at £13bn .
`` Any bailout must come with conditions - you can not trust Khan with a blank cheque . ''

"It is clear that the long term impact of the coronavirus will mean that we need financial support now and into the future so that we can support the recovery of London and the UK.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Ryanair flyers must ask for loo as flights ramp up

Ryanair passengers will have to ask to use the toilet as new safety measures are introduced by the airline .
The carrier plans to reintroduce 40 % of flights from 1 July , subject to travel restrictions being lifted and safety measures being brought in at airports .
The airline will operate nearly 1,000 flights a day , bringing back nearly all of its pre-Covid 19 route network .
Other new rules include face coverings being worn by all crew and passengers and cashless on-board transactions .
Queues for the toilet will be banned during flights and passengers will have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ryanair will ask its passengers to check in online and bring fewer bags , while they will also have to download their boarding pass to a smartphone .
On arrival at the airport , people will have their temperature checked and will have to wear a face mask or covering at all times in the terminal and on planes .
The company says it uses air filters in its planes similar to those used in critical hospital wards and that all interior surfaces in planes are disinfected every night .
Since restrictions began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 flights a day between Ireland , the UK and Europe .
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary , who last month said that leaving the middle seat free to help social distancing was `` idiotic '' , said he planned to sell as many seats as possible this summer .
`` The business only functions when we can sell most of the seats on most of the flights , '' he told BBC Breakfast .
`` We accept in July and August that the load factors will be lower than that , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In fact the government has already recommended that where social distancing is n't possible , wear face masks .
That is the effective measure against the spread of Covid-19 , not the ineffective measures like a 14-day isolation that nobody will observe anyway . ''
He added that the flights in July and August would be largely taken by `` lots of British families who will be going abroad for their two-week holiday '' .
`` They 'll have very little difficulty returning back well before the September restart of schools and isolating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' On Monday , Willie Walsh , the chief executive of British Airways owner IAG , said the new quarantine rules meant his company would have to review its plan to return to 50 % capacity by July .
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"In fact the government has already recommended that where social distancing isn't possible, wear face masks. That is the effective measure against the spread of Covid-19, not the ineffective measures like a 14-day isolation that nobody will observe anyway."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Lockdown could bring hope for drugs gang teens

The lockdown could help teenagers caught up in drug violence turn their lives around , an experienced inner-city youth worker says .
The stay-at-home rules had led many to reflect in a `` profound '' way on their risky lifestyles , Mahamed Hashi , from south London , told BBC News .
The National Crime Agency said crime gangs and dealers had been forced on to the back foot by the pandemic .
And at least 10 tonnes of Class A drugs had been seized globally since March .
Law enforcement officials say lockdowns in countries where drugs are sourced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ together with aviation and shipping bans , have caused organised crime groups to move larger quantities in each consignment , leaving them more vulnerable to interception .
`` In the last four weeks , we 've really seen some of those restrictions beginning to get to the organised crime groups that are moving drugs at the top of the chain , '' NCA drugs threat head Lawrence Gibbons said .
In one incident , three men were arrested after cocaine worth £3m was found in a `` purpose-built hide '' in a lorry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ France to Dover on 23 April .
And earlier last month , five people were charged as part of an investigation into cocaine smuggling and money laundering based in Gravesend , Kent .
On the streets , meanwhile , it has been easier to spot criminals and make arrests because fewer people are around , officers say .
Provisional figures for England and Wales , for the four weeks to 12 April , show robbery and serious assaults down 27 % and burglary down 37 % on the same period in 2019 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ among troubled teenagers , some of whom may be drawn into drugs gangs , according to Mr Hashi .
`` What we 're finding is , because of the lockdown and because of the fear associated with Covid , a lot of them have spent more time at home with their families , '' he said .
`` They 've really had to think about their futures ... about where their prior lifestyle was leading to . ''
Mr Hashi , who has spent 20 years in youth work and is now based @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people he was involved with spent their days on the streets and had never had an opportunity to `` slow down '' and reflect on where their actions were taking them .
`` Whether it 's a significant sentence in jail ... carrying weapons ... feeling in danger , I think they 've been able to have a break from those almost immediate fears , '' he said .
But as the restrictions were eased , support must be made available to prevent those at risk being drawn back into gangs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities , youth providers , funders , they should also be reflecting on how to take advantage of this period of 'peace ' and start looking at what we can actually put in there to support young people in continuing in a positive manner , '' Mr Hashi added .
But one leading gang expert said the lockdown had in fact made some young people more vulnerable .
`` Street gangs are being forced to find new tactics , such as shifting grooming and recruitment online , to social media , '' Prof @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centre for Gang Research , at the University of West London , said .
`` This means young people can become ensnared in dangerous gang activity from their phones while their families have no idea - and that is a worry . ''
The NCA is also pessimistic , having seen heroin prices double since the start of the pandemic '' The drug supply chain is driven by greed , '' Mr Gibbons said .
`` They do n't stop at times like these - and , even in a pandemic , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs . ''
And there was little chance organised crime gangs could go bust because of the global lockdown .
`` They make so much profit , I doubt that , '' , Mr Gibbons said .
`` But we can but hope , I suppose . ''
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Mr Hashi, who has spent 20 years in youth work and is now based in Lambeth, said many of the young people he was involved with spent their days on the streets and had never had an opportunity to "slow down" and reflect on where their actions were taking them.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Leicester man denies racial abuse of BBC reporter

A man has denied racially abusing a BBC reporter as she prepared a broadcast .
Sima Kotecha said she and @ @ @ @ @ and abusive behaviour '' as they set up for live interviews in Leicester city centre @ @ @ @ @ Leicester Magistrates ' Court by videolink , Russell Rawlingson pleaded not guilty to causing racially @ @ @ @ @ The 50-year-old , of Glenfield Road in Leicester was bailed to appear at Leicester Crown @ @ @ @ @ Ms Kotecha was due to interview people on Sunday evening following the prime minister 's @ @ @ @ @ restrictions .
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Sima Kotecha said she and her team faced "racist and abusive behaviour" as they set up for live interviews in Leicester city centre on Sunday.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: NI care homes 'felt forgotten about' as virus hit

Care home residents and staff felt `` forgotten about '' at the start of the coronavirus pandemic , a manager has said .
Eddy Kerr of the Hutchinson Care Homes group said they struggled to source personal protection equipment ( PPE ) and maintain safe staffing levels .
People were listening but not responding , he said .
The Department of Health rejected the claims , saying support to fight outbreaks had always been available .
A spokesperson added that representatives of the care home sector had been involved in departmental planning from an early stage .
Mr Kerr was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exclusive access inside Massereene Manor nursing home in Antrim .
Cameraman John Morrissey filmed for BBC News NI in the 74-bed facility , which specialises in caring for elderly patients with dementia and went into lockdown on 23 March .
Mr Kerr , operations manager for seven facilities in all , told BBC News NI that he felt no-one in authority was responding to their pleas for help at the start of the pandemic .
He asked : `` Is it possible that everyone was so tied up in other parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dealing with on a day-to-day basis , that we did get forgotten ? ''
`` That sounds a little bit emotive saying we were forgotten , but that 's how it felt like in those early days . ''
So far , there have been six confirmed Covid-19 related deaths , but the home believes more deaths have yet to be attributed to the disease .
A further 19 residents have tested positive for coronavirus .
According to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency ( Nisra ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes across Northern Ireland - which accounts for 45 % of all coronavirus-linked deaths .
Although he has acknowledged an improvement in support from officials in recent weeks , Mr Kerr , who has 32 years ' experience , described the beginning of the pandemic as `` frustrating and a struggle '' .
The home care sector was effectively `` left to their own devices '' and had to make do , relying on the generosity of others including staff for essentials such as face masks and PPE , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in care homes ?
• ' I did n't want her dying on her own' He added : `` I think people were listening but I do n't think people were responding initially .
`` It was a very slow response and in some ways it still is a slow response but we are getting there . ''
The home has also raised the issue of universal testing and how it would have benefited from all residents and staff being tested from early on in the pandemic .
Mr Kerr said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is getting better . ''
The Department of Health has previously pledged £6.5 million of funding to assist the care home sector .
Mr Kerr said his company had not received any funds yet and warned it was a `` drop in the ocean '' in terms of what was needed in the sector .
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Meanwhile , a nursing manager , Anne McCracken , was critical of the lack of information being passed on to care homes and was only able to prepare properly by watching what happened elsewhere in places such as Italy and Spain .
She told BBC News NI : `` I was playing catch up . ''
Responding to the claims , the Department of Health said in a statement that representatives of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in departmental planning from an early stage .
A spokesperson said : `` Support from the Public Health Agency has always been available where homes face an infectious disease outbreak .
`` In addition , we have bolstered that support through the RQIA 's service support team , moved early to guarantee income for care homes , and quickly directed trusts to support homes with both PPE and staffing issues .
`` Millions of pieces of PPE and thousands of staff hours have been provided without charge to care homes .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance to be paid to care homes this Friday . ''
The spokesperson added : `` Covid-19 has sadly proved devastating for many care home residents across these islands and in mainland Europe .
`` There will undoubtedly be many lessons to learn from this pandemic - including the pressing need for major reform of social care . ''
The Department of Health told BBC News NI that the Northern Trust had provided a wide range of support for Massereene Manor , including PPE , staff cover for 30 shifts , support for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as information and support packs on bereavement and grief .
It also provided support from a senior staff member on infection control .
What is the situation in care homes in Northern Ireland ?
Official statistics released last Friday showed that for a second week , there have been more deaths in care homes ( 71 ) than hospitals ( 39 ) .
Overall , there have been 232 care home deaths related to coronavirus .
Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill said universal testing for Covid-19 should take place across all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do care homes have such high mortality figures from Covid-19 ?
Northern Ireland 's Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael McBride said there was a degree of inevitability about the prevalence of the virus in care homes .
`` It could be anticipated that those older people in our society , those with underlying health conditions would pay a higher price , '' Dr McBride told BBC Radio 4 's Any Questions ?
programme .
He said as community transmission has decreased across the UK , transmission in care setting , including hospitals and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragically '' increased .
`` There was an inevitability to that , '' he said .
The BBC supplied its own PPE during filming .

He asked: "Is it possible that everyone was so tied up in other parts of the sector, with what they were used to dealing with on a day-to-day basis, that we did get forgotten?"


bbcuk--2020-05-12--How do I travel to work now?

How do I travel to work now?

People in England who ca n't work from home are now being encouraged to return to their workplaces .
However , they are being advised to avoid using public transport if possible .
So what are the options ?
Most journeys in Great Britain are already taken in cars - in 2018 alone , the distance covered was an estimated 435 billion miles .
Motor vehicle use in Great Britain fell by two-thirds from March to April , particularly after lockdown was introduced on 23 March .
However , cars have remained the most-used transport and there have been week-on-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown , most commuters were already driving to work , with the one exception being London .
Across Great Britain , the Department of Transport ( DfT ) estimates 68 % of people travel to work in a car , but that still means millions take public transport into their workplace .
However , government guidance recommends that individuals stop carpooling , which around 10 % of commuters in cars currently do .
People are also now allowed to drive to places for exercise in England , as long as they respect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , they should not travel to Scotland , Wales or Northern Ireland where restrictions on travel have not been lifted .
Will it be easy for me to cycle ?
Cycle manufacturers say that sales of bikes have risen sharply during the lockdown , so this seems likely .
Transport for London ( TfL ) says it 's working with the Mayor of London to accommodate a 10-fold increase in the number of people cycling , and a five-fold increase in the number of pedestrians .
An immediate £250m package of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to encourage cycling and walking in England .
The measures include pop-up bike lanes with protected space for cycling , wider pavements , safer junctions , and cycle and bus-only corridors .
And a £5m scheme has been unveiled in Greater Manchester to make the city safer for cyclists and walkers , while a major road in Brighton has been closed off to motor traffic .
However , factors including access to bikes or perceptions of road safety could slow the take-up of cycling .
Well over half the people questioned by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consider the roads in their area to be safe .
In 2018 , the percentage of the UK population cycling to work ranged from 4 % in England , to only 1 % in Northern Ireland .
Is it safe to travel by train ?
At the moment it 's generally easy to maintain social distancing on trains for those who do have to make essential journeys .
About half of normal train services in the UK are running and overall passenger numbers are at about 3 % of normal levels , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
What 's more , the government has now said that people should wear face coverings on public transport .
But as the lockdown starts to be lifted , the big challenge is how to increase the number of people allowed back on trains , while maintaining social distancing on board .
Those involved with planning say that social distancing of any kind might reduce a train 's capacity by between 70 % and 90 % .
And while it might be relatively easy to limit the number of passengers on an inter-city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on commuter trains where stops are frequent and passenger turnover is high .
Government guidance for transport operators says that providers will have to adapt to the new normal , including methods such as : • Sealing off certain seats , such as face-to-face seating • Having clear plans for queues in stations How will public transport in London be affected ?
Time spent waiting for trains and buses is almost certain to rise .
London has a population of nearly nine million , and more than 60 % of commuters in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7 % in the UK as a whole .
A report , seen by BBC London , says that if social distancing is to be maintained on the London Underground , only 50,000 passengers could board every 15 minutes .
That compares with 325,000 normally boarding every 15 minutes at the peak of rush hour before lockdown .
Before the crisis , the Tube was often overwhelmed , with some morning commutes being well above assumed capacity .
At peak travelling time , the Northern Line could reach 130 % capacity , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passengers than was suitable for passengers .
Employers are set to be asked to stagger the beginning and end of their working day in order to stop the transport system from being overwhelmed .
Other measures being considered to manage London 's public transport system include : • Queuing systems in stations similar to those used during events such as the 2012 Olympics • A booking system , where passengers need to choose the time when they want to travel Taking a bus may also involve longer spells waiting at the bus stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may mean that buses normally able to carry 85 people would be limited to 15 .

A report, seen by BBC London, says that if social distancing is to be maintained on the London Underground, only 50,000 passengers could board every 15 minutes. That compares with 325,000 normally boarding every 15 minutes at the peak of rush hour before lockdown.


bbcuk--2020-05-11--Why can't I see my family?

Why can't I see my family?

For many people , an easing of the lockdown is very welcome , after weeks of limited exercise and essential-only travel .
Since we 've been told to stay at home , there has been a huge impact on the economy , social life , and obviously health , with visits to A & E dropping by a half and referrals for cancer care declining .
However , the easing of restrictions is not necessarily helpful for some people , as the BBC has been finding out .
In Milton Keynes , Christine has been obeying lockdown by isolating herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with her .
What she misses most is hugs and kisses from her grandchildren , and she 's frustrated that she ca n't go and see them .
`` It 's confusing and frustrating .
I can go out and exercise , mixing whilst distancing with total strangers , and yet I 'm not allowed to see those I love . ''
Christine , who lost her husband three years ago , and her twin sister not long after that , says she finds it hurtful that she ca n't see her family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last seven weeks .
I know they are all a low risk .
Where is the sense in not letting me see them ? ''
A key worker in a supermarket , Christine has worked throughout the lockdown period and says she 's unhappy that she ca n't see her grandchildren but is `` allowed to risk her life with strangers . ''
Fortunately the family - who live in Milton Keynes and Aylesbury - have been staying in touch on the phone and via social media .
But it 's not enough @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactile person .
No kisses for seven weeks , maybe another eight , is heart-breaking . ''
In Cumbria , Meg Johnson , 25 , a supermarket worker , has concerns about the potential flock of day-trippers to the Lake District , where she says most people who live nearby have not visited .
`` We 've all resisted so very strongly against going up to the lakes ourselves .
I live only ten minutes away , '' she says .
But Meg fears more people coming into the county could bring serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands will come up here for a day out , to see the scenery ? ''
According to Meg , farmers have shut off some public bridle paths because people are coming and using their land to walk through .
`` They 're touching gates and spreading infection .
One nearby farm has shut completely because over 200 people walked through there in one day . ''
While working at the check-out , Meg has spoken to people who 've come up to the Lake District to stay in their second home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ their cities , to escape coronavirus , thinking it would be quieter here .
But if everyone thinks the same , I 'm deeply concerned . ''
Meg also has sympathy for the local police , who she says are going to have to do more than they are already doing , to keep people of Cumbria safe .
The thought of a second peak has not escaped Meg : `` I feel quite scared .
Especially as we 're not completely out of this .
I think it 's all happened too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tractor fitter in Glemsford in Suffolk , is not due back at work yet , but has concerns because he has asthma and coeliac disease .
`` My immune system is n't great , but I 'm below the category of shielding , '' he said .
The advice from the government has confused Lee who lives with his wife , who has PTSD , and three daughters , one of whom has Asperger 's .
`` I suffer with anxieties .
When I called my GP he said if I catch this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Staying safe and being thorough is top priority for Lee , who disinfects everything that comes through his door .
`` If I was told to go back to work , I would really worry about it .
I would n't be as safe as at home . ''
He is extremely concerned about going out : `` It almost feels like I 'm playing Russian roulette with my life . ''
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Christine, who lost her husband three years ago, and her twin sister not long after that, says she finds it hurtful that she can't see her family. "They have self-isolated for the last seven weeks. I know they are all a low risk. Where is the sense in not letting me see them?"


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Lockdown update: What are the new rules set out by Boris Johnson?

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his plans to restart the economy and ease lockdown restrictions in England .
But how could everyday life change ?
Can more people go back to work ?
People who can work from home in England should continue to do so `` for the foreseeable future '' .
But the government says that those who ca n't , should travel to work if it is open .
However , they should try to avoid public transport for social distancing reasons .
Sectors that `` are allowed to be open should be open '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food production , construction and manufacturing .
Workplaces should follow new guidance from the government on making them safe for staff during the coronavirus outbreak .
This includes the frequent cleaning of surfaces and equipment , staggering arrival and departure times and , for office workers , holding meetings remotely and avoiding the use of hot desks .
The issue of how businesses can secure personal protective equipment without competing with the NHS has raised concerns .
And unions say employers must be compelled to protect staff .
When will schools and universities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England are expected to reopen - plus primary school Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 classes .
It 's so the youngest children , and those preparing for the transition to secondary school , have maximum time with teachers .
The Government says its ambition is for all primary school children to return to school before the summer for a month if feasible - but class sizes are likely to be smaller than normal .
Also from June , secondary schools and further education colleges should prepare for face-to-face contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key exams next year , in addition to their `` continued remote , home learning '' .
The Welsh government has ruled out school reopenings happening on 1 June .
Scotland 's First Minister , Nicola Sturgeon , has said she does not expect schools to be reopening as soon as 1 June .
Northern Ireland 's First Minister Arlene Foster said it was unlikely that schools would return before the new academic year which - as in Scotland - begins a week or so earlier than in England and Wales .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be able to go to university in person in September or whether they will be taught partially or completely online .
Can you meet friends and relatives ?
From Wednesday in England , two people from different households will be able to meet in outdoor settings - such as parks - as long as they stay more than 2m ( 6ft ) apart .
The government has said it will impose higher fines for people who break social distancing rules .
Will people be able to exercise more ?
The rules are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to spend more time outdoors , from Wednesday , `` for leisure purposes '' - including sunbathing .
There will be no limit to the amount of exercise allowed .
Activities such as golf , angling and tennis will be permitted , but only alone or with one other person .
That person can be from another household but social distancing rules will still apply .
Playgrounds and outdoor gyms , where there is a higher risk of close contact and touching surfaces , will remain shut .
Households will also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in England - such as parks and beaches .
But they should not travel to Wales , Scotland or Northern Ireland .
The Welsh and Scottish governments have said people can now exercise outdoors more than once a day .
Northern Ireland 's First Minister Arlene Foster will be outlining plans on Tuesday .
How will the virus threat be publicised ?
• A `` Covid alert system '' , with the level of danger rated 1 to 5 - 5 being the most critical - will be introduced , Mr Johnson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' social distancing measures need to be - the lower the number the more they will be relaxed , and vice-versa • The UK is currently at Level 4 When can I go shopping again ?
On 1 June at the earliest , if the five tests are met , non-essential retailers can open if they can follow the social distancing guidelines .
The government wants this reopening to happen in phases .
Hospitality and personal care venues such hairdressers will not be allowed to open at this stage , because there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garden centres in Wales will open from Monday .
Decisions are awaited in Scotland and Northern Ireland .
Mr Johnson made no mention of garden centres in England in his speech .
Some DIY stores , meanwhile , have already reopened - but they are accepting card payments only and have shorter trading hours .
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What about hairdressers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ July at the earliest , if the five tests are met , then some remaining businesses including pubs , restaurants , hairdressers , hotels , cinemas and places of worship can open , as long as they can meet social distancing measures .
There are exceptions for indoor public spaces where people will struggle to practise social distancing , such as beauty salons .
These may only be able to open `` significantly later ' , ' depending on when the rate of infection goes down .
Draft government guidance previously seen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seated areas in restaurants and cafes must remain closed even as the economy is opened up - and venues should serve takeaways only .
Meanwhile , cultural and sporting events will be able to take place behind closed doors for broadcast from 1 June .
Will I be able to use public transport ?
The government says it 's working with public transport providers to bring services up to pre-crisis levels as quickly as possible .
However , it 's encouraging everybody - including critical workers - to avoid using public transport wherever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or drive To encourage walking and cycling the government is promising increased funding to encourage local authorities to widen pavements , create pop-up cycle lanes and close some city to roads to traffic ( apart from buses ) .
On public transport itself , the government says that social distancing guidance must be followed rigorously , and people should wear face covering .
A two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK will be introduced `` as soon as possible '' .
If international travellers can not say where they plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in accommodation arranged by the government .
People arriving from the Republic of Ireland and France will be exempt .
The Trade body Airlines UK has said the introduction of a 14-day quarantine-period would `` effectively kill air travel '' .
International travellers should check the FCO travel advice and guidance from their destination country .
They should check their specific plans with their airline and inform their travel insurance provider .
All flight passengers are advised to remain 2m ( 6ft ) apart from other people wherever possible .
They should also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing remains a massive challenge for airports and airlines , with Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye saying it is `` physically impossible '' .
EasyJet plans to leave middle seats empty , but Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says this would be `` idiotic '' .
Ryanair has said it plans to restore 40 % of its flights in July , subject to travel restrictions being lifted and safety measures being brought in at airports .

If you test positive for Covid you are no longer legally required to self-isolate, but you are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with others for at least five full days.