bbcuk--2020-08-29--Serial killer Peter Moore 'sent solicitor a Christmas card'

`` I did it for fun , it was easy . ''
These were the words the solicitor who defended `` Wales ' worst serial killer '' heard when Peter Moore finally confessed to his crimes in the early hours of Christmas Eve 1995 .
Moore - now serving a whole-life sentence at Wakefield Prison in West Yorkshire - stabbed to death four men in north Wales during the autumn of that year , in `` sexually-motivated attacks '' .
He is also thought to have carried out at least 20 beatings with clubs and police truncheons in the two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December up until his trial at Mold Crown Court in November 1996 , he was represented by former Abergele solicitor Dylan Rhys Jones .
Mr Jones believes Moore is the most manipulative person he has ever come across in his career , changing his story to toy with the police , `` like a cat with a mouse '' , and even sending Mr Jones a Christmas card from prison .
Twenty-five years on , Mr Jones feels the time is now right to detail the investigation and the personal toll it took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and heard over that year left him needing counselling and he believes Moore was a factor in his decision to give up practising law .
He said it was not an easy decision to write the book describing his experience : The Man in Black - Peter Moore : Wales ' Worst Serial Killer .
`` Years after Moore was sentenced I 'd have dreams and images of walking down a street at night and being stabbed , hearing in my head the way Moore calmly described what he 'd done , almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to write this , but ultimately decided it was something I had to do .
`` What I 've been through is nothing compared to the families of the victims , but it did cause me to have a breakdown some 10 years later , and writing the book has been helpful in my recovery . ''
Between September and December 1995 , Moore murdered 56-year-old Henry Roberts at his home near Caergeiliog , Anglesey , Edward Carthy , 28 , who Moore met in a gay bar in Liverpool before stabbing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and 49-year-old Keith Randles , a traffic manager from Chester , who was killed where he was living on-site at roadworks on the A5 in Anglesey .
His final victim - the one who would lead to Moore 's arrest - was Anthony Davies , 40 , stabbed and left to die on Pensarn Beach near Abergele , a locally-known meeting place for gay men .
Born in 1946 , Moore , dubbed the `` man in black '' owing to his distinctive dress sense , owned a chain of cinemas across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quiet and well-respected - if not a little eccentric - member of the community .
However , searches of his house after his arrest revealed Nazi paraphernalia , along with an authentic North Wales Police sergeant 's uniform and truncheon , the source of which has never been identified .
Moore said he would dress in either the police or Nazi uniforms when heading out to attack someone , `` just to scare them a little bit more '' .
When prosecuting barrister Alex Carlile QC opened the case against Moore he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black - black thoughts and the blackest of deeds . ''
However , Mr Jones believes too much has been made of Moore 's Nazi sympathies .
`` The black clothing thing came about genuinely enough , as the best colour to wear not to stand out while working as a projectionist in a cinema , but once it became something he was known for he played up to it .
`` The police and Nazi uniforms were just an extension of that really .
Coincidentally , both Moore and his first victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nazi memorabilia , and what with the items found in Moore 's house , an assumption grew that there was some sort of far-right motivation .
`` But I never got the impression he was in the least bit interested in politics - we 're not talking about some kind of Anders Breivik character - the uniforms and dressing up were just part of the fetishistic , sexually-motivated attacks . ''
Moore first came on to the police 's radar after an anonymous tip linked a van matching a description of his to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Davies 's murder .
Analysis of the crime scene revealed two people 's blood - Moore had made the mistake which would lead to his capture .
In stabbing Mr Davies , Moore had cut himself and left his own blood on the pebbles .
He was arrested on 22 December 1995 and initially denied everything , but after a search of his home uncovered some of the victims ' belongings in his garden pond , along with a knife in a bag bearing traces of all four men 's blood , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Christmas Eve .
`` I 'd previously had some dealings with Moore - I handled his mother 's estate after her death - but I was still surprised to get a call to come and represent him at Llandudno police station , '' said Mr Jones .
`` At first he said it was mistaken identity and we went through two days of interviews on that basis , but in the early hours of Christmas Eve I got a call to come back to the station because Moore wanted to tell us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the interview room it was like watching a cold-blooded lizard move towards its prey , slowly , calculating every move , not using its energy unnecessarily , just describing the bare essentials of the deed .
It was the desensitised description of a killer dispassionate as to the implications of his actions . ''
Yet the following morning , just a few hours later , Moore withdrew his confession .
He claimed he had given it to protect `` the real murderer '' , his lover , whom he called Jason , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday the 13th films Moore had shown at his cinemas .
No trace of Jason was ever found , nevertheless Moore stuck to his story and pleaded not guilty at his trial .
`` You have to represent your client on the basis of what they tell you , but even so , it was the toughest case I 've ever been involved in .
`` I knew Peter Moore was a manipulative individual , Alex Carlile knew it , the police knew it .
`` When I contacted Moore about this book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'd co-operate , then he withdrew his visiting order , then my wife opens a Christmas card from him… he seems to be trying to manipulate people and circumstances , even after 24 years in prison . ''
Handing down four life sentences , the trial judge told Moore : `` You were responsible for four sadistic murders in the space of three months ; none of the victims had done you the slightest bit of harm .
`` At no stage have you shown the slightest remorse or regret for the killings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ terror and violence that preceded them .
`` I consider you to be as dangerous a man as it is possible to find .
I shall have to report to the secretary of state , advising him of my view as to the earliest date that you should be considered for release .
`` I do n't want you or anybody else to be in the slightest doubt as to what I shall say .
In a word : never . ''
Moore has unsuccessfully appealed his whole-life tariff at the European Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no-one will ever know how many men Moore actually attacked , or why .
`` Maybe because of the death of the mother , who coddled him so much , or because of some other life-changing event , Moore switched in 1995 from savagely beating men to killing them in the most terrible fashion .
`` We 'll never know quite how many , mainly because Moore himself manipulates the story to keep interest in him alive . ''
There is one part of Moore 's confession which sticks out in Mr Jones @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest .
`` He told us how he spotted a man he wanted to kill while driving around Llangefni , but could n't stop because of the one-way system .
By the time he came back to the same spot the man had gone .
`` Firstly , I am astonished by the mind of a man who obeys a one-way sign but thinks nothing of murder and secondly , that the man - whoever he was - will never know just how lucky he was . ''

"Years after Moore was sentenced I'd have dreams and images of walking down a street at night and being stabbed, hearing in my head the way Moore calmly described what he'd done, almost with relish. I agonised over whether to write this, but ultimately decided it was something I had to do.


bbcuk--2020-08-29--Should Greenock's 'Sugar Shed' become Scotland's museum of slavery?

Ships and sugar were for 250 years the foundations of Greenock 's prosperity .
But another word starting with S is also intertwined with the town 's fortunes .
One MSP thinks a new national museum acknowledging Scotland 's historical links with slavery should be created there .
But why Greenock ?
In the 18th and 19th Centuries Greenock and nearby Port Glasgow were Scotland 's gateway to a lucrative in trade in sugar , tobacco , rum - and sometimes humans .
As in Glasgow , those links are still reflected in street names - Tobago Street , Jamaica @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Fortunes were made and the merchants enjoyed years of prosperity but it came at a terrible price .
Slavery existed in Africa before the Europeans came but the colonisation of the Caribbean islands opened up a dark new chapter .
When , in 1562 , the English sailor Captain John Hawkins captured 300 Africans and sold them in the `` Americas '' he made so much money others were quick to follow .
At first the London-based Royal African Company had a monopoly on this sinister cargo but other cities , notably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get involved .
Then , in 1707 , the Act of Union paved the way for Scottish ships to join what became known as The Triangular Trade .
The first stage of the voyage took them to West Africa , carrying goods such as glass , textiles , metal or guns that could be exchanged for captured Africans .
All along the coast were `` slave forts '' where captives - taken there usually by African middle-men - were stripped and chained , ready to be traded .
The next stage of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ brutal for the human cargo , crammed into tiny spaces in the hold for months , sometimes beaten , branded or sexually abused by the crew .
According to some estimates a fifth of slaves died at sea , many taking their own lives in despair .
There were profits to be made on each side of the triangle .
In the 18th Century a `` strong and able '' slave could sell for more than £100 - that 's £11,000 in today 's money .
Young women were valued because they could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the journey saw the ships return to Scotland laden with more high profit goods such as sugar , rum and tobacco .
You may also be interested in : • The industrial giant that became Scotland 's Covid capital • The Scottish streets and monuments built on the slave trade While the numbers of Scottish slave ships officially recorded as sailing from Greenock and Port Glasgow are small by comparison with Liverpool or Bristol , Scots were involved in other ways .
A fifth of masters on slaving voyages from Liverpool are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played a prominent role in many England-based slaving enterprises .
On Bunce Island , a fortified outpost at the mouth of the Sierra Leone River , a visitor in the 1770s described white men playing golf attended by African caddies in tartan loincloths .
The plantations were also seen as places to become rich , enticing thousands of Scots to the Caribbean in an attempt to make their fortune .
By the early 19th Century a third of the plantations in Trinidad , the world 's largest sugar producer , are believed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be had from transporting slaves were soon dwarfed by the riches flowing from the commodities they produced .
Proximity to the North Atlantic Trade Winds gave Scottish ships a huge advantage when it came to fetching tobacco from Virginia 's plantations .
Before the Clyde was deepened , allowing big ships into the heart of Glasgow itself , Port Glasgow grew into one of the world 's busiest tobacco ports .
Greenock 's most famous son is James Watt , whose improved steam engine was a defining development of the Industrial Revolution .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Scotland 's best known engineer has been re-examined , with some historians suggesting the Watt family both benefited from and participated in the trade in humans .
Two years ago a report from Glasgow University - which has an engineering school named after James Watt - described the inventor 's father as a `` West India merchant and slave trader who supported Watt in his career '' .
Caribbean planters were also significant consumers of Watt 's steam engines , using them to extract more juice from the sugar cane .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ steam engine from a French company in what is now Haiti , describing the transatlantic slave trade as `` disgraceful to humanity '' , and arguing for its gradual abolition through `` prudent '' measures .
But as a younger man - before the anti-slavery movement gathered momentum - there is evidence Watt was himself involved in bringing a young boy named Frederick , probably a slave , from the Caribbean to Greenock , on his way to serve in a country house in Moray .
What is certain is that Watt 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland , profited handsomely from the trade in goods produced by slaves .
Slavery was abolished in the British Empire years before Greenock 's first commercial sugar refinery was established in 1850 .
But the legacy of slavery endured , the descendants of slaves providing the cheap labour for imports .
In Virginia more than 500,000 people were still enslaved but American independence had put the brakes on the tobacco trade .
Sugar , though , was a growing business opportunity .
Within two decades Greenock had 14 refineries , with 400 ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The A-listed Sugar Shed , a cavernous warehouse now standing empty beside Greenock 's James Watt Dock , is a dilapidated monument to the trade that sprang from the labour of plantation workers .
MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde Stuart McMillan thinks the Black Lives Matter movement underlines the need to `` own our past '' .
He argues the Sugar Shed is the ideal location for a national `` museum of human rights '' , highlighting not just slavery but also other historical injustices such as the Highland Clearances .
`` Greenock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 600,000 people leaving to go to the New World , '' he explained .
`` In terms of the Highland Clearances , many folk left the Highlands and came and settled in this part of Scotland ... very few people know about the Highland Clearances but that 's a bit of the story that could also be told . ''
A waterfront redevelopment incorporating a museum like that seen in Dundee , he says , could help reinvigorate an area which nowadays has some of the highest deprivation levels in the country .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highland Clearances and chattel slavery - where humans were legally owned as property - in one institution has its critics .
Fellow SNP politician , Glasgow councillor Graham Campbell , thinks such `` massive historical events '' deserve their own dedicated museums and should n't be `` clubbed together '' .
He suggests a multi-site museum model , like the Tate or the V & A which operates in both London and Dundee - but with Glasgow at the centre .
`` The epicentre has to be in Glasgow because this was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he argues .
While Black Lives Matter has given impetus to longstanding calls for such a museum , the coronavirus pandemic has thrown up new obstacles , with many of Scotland 's museums facing financial challenges .
But the UK currently has only dedicated slavery museum - the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool - and while possible locations may be debated , campaigners are united in the conviction that this aspect of Scotland 's history needs greater recognition .
`` This is a part of Scotland 's story that needs to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The next stage of the journey - the middle passage - was brutal for the human cargo, crammed into tiny spaces in the hold for months, sometimes beaten, branded or sexually abused by the crew. According to some estimates a fifth of slaves died at sea, many taking their own lives in despair.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: How lockdown 'robbed' us of grieving for mum

Jenny Wilson ’ s mum Karen died just as the UK was going into lockdown .
The 18-year-old ’ s @ @ @ @ @ cancer in June 2019 and died on 17 March 2020 .
The family were unable @ @ @ @ @ because of coronavirus restrictions .
Jenny told the BBC about the difficulties of grieving without @ @ @ @ @ her mum 's funeral or gather with family and friends .
But , she says @ @ @ @ @ inspired her career choices .

Jenny Wilson’s mum Karen died just as the UK was going into lockdown.
The 18-year-old’s mother was diagnosed with throat cancer in June 2019 and died on 17 March 2020.
The family were unable to hold a public funeral because of coronavirus restrictions.
Jenny told the BBC about the difficulties of grieving without being able to speak at her mum's funeral or gather with family and friends.
But, she says, the experience has also inspired her career choices.
Video journalist: Niall McCracken


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Newspaper headlines: Vaccine hopes, and Chadwick Boseman tributes

It says government sources believe that scientists at Oxford University and Imperial College London are `` extremely close '' to developing vaccines which could be rolled out to the entire population - and that , in the best-case scenario , the final trial results may be available in six weeks ' time .
The head of the UK Vaccine Taskforce , Kate Bingham , tells the Express she 's also `` cautiously optimistic '' , but insists it 's important for researchers to `` keep working and not be tempted into celebrating too soon '' .
The Sunday Telegraph says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home to go back to the office is being scaled back .
New adverts `` extolling the benefits of office working '' were expected to be released this week , after one minister suggested that those who continued to base themselves at home would be more vulnerable to the sack .
But The Telegraph reports that the campaign has now been `` dialled down '' - amid claims from unions and health experts that Downing Street is trying to `` bully '' people back into city centres , undermining social distancing in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a prime suspect has been named in the case of a suspected serial killer who may have targeted elderly couples in the north-west of England since the mid-1990s .
The man is apparently identified in a confidential report seen by the paper , which raises `` serious concerns '' about five cases that were originally ruled to be murder-suicides .
The suspect - whose name ca n't be revealed for legal reasons - strongly denies any involvement .
Cheshire Police has confirmed it 's reviewing the report .
The Mail on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programming , Sir Robbie Gibb - who left to work for Theresa May when she was in No 10 - is helping set up a new television news service to rival the corporation 's own .
It quotes a source close to `` GB News '' - who claims it will take advantage of public discontent with the BBC and its `` politically correct agenda '' .
The broadcaster , Andrew Neil , and the right-wing commentator , Julia Hartley-Brewer , have both reportedly been approached to join the channel , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the solemn face of Chadwick Boseman appears on the front of the Observer - following the actor 's death from bowel cancer at the age of 43 .
For the Sunday People , the star 's passing at such a young age is `` incomprehensible '' - and an enormous loss not just to cinema but to black culture .

It says government sources believe that scientists at Oxford University and Imperial College London are "extremely close" to developing vaccines which could be rolled out to the entire population - and that, in the best-case scenario, the final trial results may be available in six weeks' time.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Assault charge following arrest at a Coventry hotel

A man has been charged with assault amid far-right protests against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers .
@ @ @ @ @ were called to Coventry Hill Hotel in Rye Hill at about 12:50 BST on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ James White , 30 , of St Michaels Crescent , Southam , has been charged @ @ @ @ @ has been bailed to appear at Coventry Magistrates ' Court on 22 October .
A @ @ @ @ @ been released without charge .
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West Midlands Police said they were called to Coventry Hill Hotel, in Rye Hill, at 12:50 BST on Saturday following reports of disorder.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--East Belfast: Disturbances a 'recurring problem' says councillor

A Belfast councillor has appealed to parents to parents to find out where their children are at night following disorder in east Belfast .
Police were attacked as they responded to a disturbance involving up to 30 youths in the area on Saturday night .
CCTV operators picked up the disturbance at the Bryson Street and Pitt Park interface on Saturday night , according to the PSNI .
But Dr John Kyle says it is a recurring problem and residents are concerned .
`` Over the last few weeks , there 's been a recurring problem with large numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area and this has been an increasing problem for local residents , '' the Progressive Unionist Party ( PUP ) councillor told BBC News NI .
`` Many of the young people are coming in from outside the area .
`` People get injured , property is damaged , local residents ' lives are disrupted and young people end up with criminal records . ''
When police arrived at the scene on Saturday night , the youths ran from the area and officers subsequently found items that had been used as weapons hidden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and iron bar .
Officers were attacked with stones and bricks as they recovered the items .
On Sunday , police said there is `` no significant update '' to their investigation into the violence and that CCTV footage will be examined .

"Over the last few weeks, there's been a recurring problem with large numbers of young people congregating in the Newtownards Road area and this has been an increasing problem for local residents," the Progressive Unionist Party (PUP) councillor told BBC News NI.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--South Wales Police: 'Significant' operation at Banwen to move thousands at rave

Police have criticised people 's `` irresponsible '' actions at a rave involving thousands of people in a rural village .
South Wales Police said it had been called to a `` large gathering '' at Banwen on the edge of the Brecon Beacons .
Chief constable Matt Jukes said the force had not `` seen this type/scale of event to date '' .
`` After everyone 's sacrifices during covid it 's totally unacceptable , '' he wrote on Twitter .
In a Facebook post , the force said it was `` dealing with indiscriminate parking '' and vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's restrictions allow for up to 30 people to meet outdoors .
`` Those gathering in large numbers and engaging in antisocial behaviour will know that their actions are irresponsible , '' said the force .
`` To the parents or guardians of young people , we would ask you ensure that you know where their children are and what they are doing . ''
Jamie Bowen lives in Resolven , in the Neath Valley , about 14 miles from the rave .
He said he could hear `` really loud music '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There must have been loads of complaints , as it is up in the mountain area , so the sound travels down , '' he said .
`` It was n't in your face sort of music , but you could still hear it from a great distance , like this constant thudding noise . ''
Officers were at the scene and reminding organisers and attendees of their obligations to follow coronavirus rules , said the police statement .
On Wednesday , Dyfed-Powys Police used legal powers to disperse a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , near Llanelli .
The force said it had intelligence to suggest a further gathering was being planned over the bank holiday weekend .

"It has been estimated there are up to 3,000 people at the gathering who have apparently travelled from across the UK and we are looking at all pieces of legislation as to what action can be undertaken safely.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: Put back GCSE and A-level exams, says Labour

Next year 's A-level and GCSE exams in England should be pushed back to mid-summer to help cope with the impact of coronavirus , Labour has said .
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said students starting Year 11 and 13 in September had `` a mountain to climb '' , having missed months of schooling .
Exams scheduled for May should happen as late as July to allow more catch-up teaching time , she added .
The government said it would `` consider '' its approach but exams would go ahead .
• Heads reassure pupils : 'We are ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen again' With no exams taking place this summer , and alternative assessment methods being used , students got record GCSE and A-level grades .
Exam boards initially marked down many candidates because of problems with an algorithm used for moderating results .
But after an outcry from students , the government performed a U-turn and decided to base grades on teachers ' estimates instead .
GCSEs and A-level exams are expected to take place as normal next year but Ms Green said : `` Pupils across the country who have missed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mountain to climb to prepare for May exams unless the government steps in .
`` Ministers had warning after warning about problems with this year 's exam results but allowed it to descend into a fiasco . ''
She added : `` Pupils heading back to school need clarity and certainty about the year ahead . ''
Paul Whiteman , general secretary of school leaders ' union NAHT , said Labour 's plan was `` worthy of serious consideration '' .
But he added : `` A delay is not without its problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of results will put pressure on higher education providers such as universities and colleges , as well as employers . ''
Conservative MP Robert Halfon , who chairs the Commons Education Select Committee , said there was only a `` 50:50 '' chance of A-level and GCSE exams taking place at all next summer , despite the government 's promise .
He told the Sunday Times that exams regulator Ofqual should set an October deadline for deciding whether to cancel them and instead base grades once again on teacher assessments .
A Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all children back into their classrooms full-time in September is a national priority , as they are the best place for their education , development and wellbeing .
`` We recognise that students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption to their education , which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back to school last term .
`` Exams will go ahead next year , and we have been working closely with the sector , Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach . ''

GCSEs and A-level exams are expected to take place as normal next year, but Ms Green said: "It's so important that the government starts to make contingency plans now so we don't see a repeat of the fiasco that we saw over the last few weeks."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: Cases on Tui flight from Zante to Cardiff

All passengers who were on a flight to Wales from a Greek island have been told to self-isolate after some on board tested positive for coronavirus .
Health officials say seven people from three different parties on Tui flight 6215 from Zante to Cardiff on Tuesday have tested positive for Covid-19 .
Public Health Wales ( PHW ) is contacting the 193 passengers and crew on board .
It comes as a group of people from Plymouth tested positive for the virus after returning from Zante on Monday .
`` Cardiff and Vale test , trace , protect and Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases of Covid-19 from three different parties who were infectious on Tui flight 6215 from Zante to Cardiff on 25 August , '' said Giri Shankar of PHW .
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`` As a result , we are advising that all passengers on this flight are considered close contacts and must self-isolate . ''
`` These passengers will be contacted shortly , but meanwhile , they must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infectious , even without developing symptoms . ''
Dr Shankar , PHW 's Covid-19 incident director , said any of the 187 passengers and six crew on board the three-and-a-half hour flight from Zakynthos to Cardiff Airport on Tuesday that has symptoms `` should book a test without delay '' .
Stephanie Whitfield , from Cardiff , who was on the flight with her partner , told the BBC she was not surprised .
She said she and her husband `` decided to isolate for two weeks on the flight '' , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This flight was a debacle .
The chap next to me had his mask around his neck .
Not only did the airline not pull him up on it , they gave him a free drink when he said he knew a member of the crew .
`` Loads of people were taking their masks off and wandering up and down the aisles to talk to others .
`` As soon as the flight landed , a load of people took their masks off immediately .
The flight was full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who could n't care less . ''
Stephanie said she and her husband had both had sent off for a test and would return it as soon as possible .
`` We 've got a few symptoms , but we hope it 's a cold .
We 've had a bit of a cough , a sore throat , a headache .
`` I 'm angry more than anything . ''
There were 1,715 new coronavirus cases - and one death - reported in the UK on Sunday - the highest number since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus were reported in Wales on Sunday , 56 cases have been confirmed by PHW .
The seven cases on board the Tui flight are included in the 12 new cases reported in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area .
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Tui said all passengers complied with Covid protocols `` for the duration of their flight '' including wearing face masks .
The travel operator added their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air filtering system '' , are deep cleaned after every flight and `` fully disinfected at least once every 24 hours '' in accordance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA ) guidelines .
`` The safety and well-being of passengers and crew is our highest priority and we operate in line with EASA guidelines , '' said a Tui spokesperson .
Cardiff Airport , which is owned by the Welsh Government , said it was working closely with airlines to `` facilitate passenger travel throughout this challenging time for the industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessary measure following today 's report , said Spencer Birns , Cardiff Airport 's interim chief executive .
`` Cardiff Airport is closely following guidelines set out by Public Health Wales , FCO and UK Government and has already taken a number of measures to ensure the safety and security of our team and customers , which is our number one priority . ''

"This flight was a debacle. The chap next to me had his mask around his neck. Not only did the airline not pull him up on it, they gave him a free drink when he said he knew a member of the crew.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

The government paid social media influencers to promote the NHS Test and Trace service , it has confirmed .
Instagram influencers , including Love Island stars , were paid an undisclosed amount to make posts during lockdown .
The social media posts were part of a wider campaign to inform the public about the programme .
`` Our use of social media influencers has meant over 7 million people have been reached , '' said a spokesman for the government .
`` As a responsible government , we will use every means possible to keep the public informed during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Trace .
`` This is just one part of a wider campaign utilising TV , radio , social , print and other advertisements to ensure the public has the information it needs . ''
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Dozens of Instagram influencers including former Love Island contestants Shaughna Phillips , Chris Hughes and Josh Denzel made paid Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hashtags `` # gettested '' and `` letsgetback '' .
Ms Phillips , who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram , posted on 17 August , saying that she wanted to remind her audience `` about the importance of coronavirus testing '' .
She stressed that being tested was `` totally free , quick and is vital to stop the spread of coronavirus '' .
She went on to say that she had visited a drive-through testing centre herself and that she had received her test results within 24 hours .
The Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.1 million followers , and Mr Denzel , who has 1.2 million followers , both follow a similar format .
In each post , the stars reference activities such as going out clubbing or enjoying time at a resort , emphasising that the public needs to `` do its part '' in getting things back to normal .
According to social insights firm Captiv8 , influencers with over a million followers on Instagram can earn up to $ 20,000 ( £14,980 ) per post they make on behalf of advertisers .
Latest figures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ending 19 August show that the NHS Test and Trace programme is now able to trace 75.5 % of close contacts in England - below the government 's target of isolating 80 % of contacts in coronavirus cases within 72 hours .
Figures for England show 80 % of people who test positive are reached by test and trace teams .
Of that number , about 80 % provide contacts .
And of those contacts , roughly two-thirds will be reached .
And only about 30 % of infections are picked up through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ estimates suggest .

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bbcuk--2020-08-30--South Wales Police: Banwen rave organisers fined £10,000

The organisers of a rural rave which attracted 3,000 people from around the UK have been fined £10,000 - days after tougher penalties came into force .
Police criticised the `` irresponsible '' actions of those at the unlicensed and illegal rave in south Wales at Banwen , on the edge of the Brecon Beacons .
About 1,000 people remain on the site and police , who have removed some music equipment , will stay through the night .
South Wales Police has given two organisers £10,000 fixed penalty fines .
It comes two days after tougher penalties come into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisers facing unlimited fines or fixed penalties of up to £10,000 .
The Welsh Government 's coronavirus restrictions allow for up to 30 people to meet outdoors .
• More than 500 at forest rave as new rules in force '' Those gathering know that their actions are irresponsible , '' said Supt Jason James .
`` Events of this kind are illegal and have a significant impact on the community .
A number of people have left the site but there are still around a thousand people in attendance and we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the night . ''
The force said it had deployed `` significant resources at the site throughout the day '' and was using new Covid-19 legislation , although Supt James said : `` We need to ensure that any action taken is done so safely . ''
As well as fining two of the organisers £10,000 each , officers have also penalised people for `` using their vehicles in an antisocial manner '' near the site of the rave in Neath Port Talbot .
`` After everyone 's sacrifices during Covid it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Matt Jukes wrote on Twitter .
`` Those gathering in large numbers and engaging in antisocial behaviour will know that their actions are irresponsible , '' said the force .
`` To the parents or guardians of young people , we would ask you ensure that you know where your children are and what they are doing . ''
`` We could n't sleep at all ; people peeing in the street and taking drugs - screaming and shouting .
`` The noise was there all the time .
It was a constant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all been really good with social distancing and Covid and this just wrecks it . ''
Jamie Bowen lives in Resolven , in the Neath Valley , about 14 miles from the rave .
He said he could hear `` really loud music '' from 03:00 BST .
`` There must have been loads of complaints , as it is up in the mountain area , so the sound travels down , '' he said .
`` It was n't in your face sort of music , but you could still hear it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constant thudding noise . ''
Chief Supt Simon Belcher from South Wales Police said : `` This type of illegal gathering is totally unacceptable and we are aware of the concerns it is causing for the local community .
`` It has been estimated there are up to 3,000 people at the gathering who have apparently travelled from across the UK and we are looking at all pieces of legislation as to what action can be undertaken safely .
`` Unlawfully parked cars will be dealt with and people who continue , despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this illegal event area being turned away . ''
Police also warned drivers on the nearby Neath to Glynneath A4109 road to `` be vigilant '' as people have been seen near the road .
On Wednesday , Dyfed-Powys Police used legal powers to disperse a group of about 200 young people gathering in Burry Port , near Llanelli .
The force said it had intelligence to suggest a further gathering was being planned over the bank holiday weekend .


bbcuk--2020-08-31--Coronavirus: Scottish gyms and pools reopen

Gyms , swimming pools and indoor sports courts can now reopen in Scotland after the coronavirus lockdown .
After almost 24 weeks , venues will be able to open after Nicola Sturgeon brought the planned date for some indoor sports forward by two weeks .
It comes as the requirement for school pupils to wear face coverings also comes into effect .
Secondary pupils will wear them between classes and all pupils will wear them on school transport .
The reopening of indoor sports halls follows weeks of pressure from the fitness industry and sports governing bodies .
They argued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open safely .
• Why have Scotland 's pubs opened before its gyms ?
Over 12s can take part in non-contact activity in places such as dance and gymnastics studios .
Younger children can do all activity .
Gym owner Steven Morley will open the doors of his New Age Fitness gyms in Hamilton and Coatbridge at 06:00 .
He told the BBC his staff had been working non-stop to get safety measures in place .
Steven said : `` It 's been tough but we knew this was just temporary .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doors will be absolutely amazing and will make all the hard work myself and the staff have put in the last few weeks worth it . ''
Gymnastics clubs were also waiting to welcome back their athletes .
West Lothian Gymnastics Club in Livingston was previously the only club in Scotland allowed to open as it welcomed just five high performance gymnasts but it was preparing to welcome its younger gymnasts on Monday .
The club has shared videos showing the children how one-way systems and `` gym bubbles '' will work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We have managed to prepare well in advance so we are ready .
On Monday we welcome two recreational classes and five competitive groups .
`` We have also been doing gymnast workshops on Zoom .
We were worried some would not feel ready but they absolutely are . ''
Dance schools also have the go-ahead to open .
Scotland 's most successful cheerleading squad , Gold Star in Glasgow said it had made sure its studio was as safe as it could be .
Owner Claire McCreath said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deep cleaning , then doing it again and again .
We are relieved , excited and ready to roll and it will be the best feeling to see and hear the people in real life . ''
But not all sports clubs and venues will be able to reopen right away .
Many of Scotland 's public and charitable trust-run pools and gyms are taking a slower approach .
One issue is the viability of reopening if customer numbers are low and operational costs high .
Some council facilities are working towards the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Ayrshire Swimming Club is one of those .
It will resume training in the water in two weeks .
'It will be different' Swimmer Isla Waller has been training by Zoom for five months and only recently started land training and braving outdoor swimming .
After missing her national championships she is ready to get back and more than willing to wait a little longer .
The 13-year-old told the BBC : `` I was so excited when we heard the date .
My mum texted me at school to tell me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we get back to the pool but we will be fine .
`` It will be good to see friends because we do n't get to see everyone at land training . ''
More restrictions will be lifted on 14 September .
Sports stadiums , theatres and live music venues will be able to reopen with social distancing , limits on capacity and enhanced hygiene .
Indoor contact sports for people aged 12 and over could also return .
And limits on numbers at weddings and funerals could be relaxed - though they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Different arrangements are in place for each area. For example, although most of the facilities run by Live Argyll are reopening today, pre-booking will be required and limited to members only for the first four weeks. Pools will be open for lane swimming only and there will be a minimum age of eight.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Capita to close over a third of offices permanently

Outsourcing firm Capita is to close over a third of its offices in the UK permanently , the BBC understands .
The firm , which is a major government contractor , is to end its leases on almost 100 workplaces .
Business lobby group CBI has warned that the fall in office working is damaging city centre economies .
It comes as the government prepares to launch an advertising campaign encouraging more people to return to workplaces .
The BBC understands that Capita has been looking at various measures to help it simplify its business for some time , such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is supported by its employees .
So far , Capita has decided not to renew leases on 25 offices .
• 'We 're at a moment of real change in the world of work' • Coronavirus : Campaign to encourage workers back to offices • Warnings of 'ghost towns ' if staff do not return to the office A Capita spokesman said : `` We take seriously the responsibilities we have to the communities in which we operate and are mindful of the impact that potential office closures could have on small businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in offices spread right across towns and cities in the UK - we are committed to that continuing both now and in the long term .
`` Following dialogue with our employees it has become very clear that they would like to work in a more flexible way , which will involve increased working from home , but they will still spend a significant amount of their time working from offices that are based in the heart of our local communities . ''
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , there was a taboo around flexible working prior to the pandemic - but seeing how employees worked from home during the coronavirus lockdown has opened the eyes of many employers .
`` It 's the biggest experiment we 've ever had in homeworking , '' the CIPD 's chief executive Peter Cheese told the BBC in an interview in July .
`` Bosses are starting to shift towards judging output , rather than the number of hours spent in front of the computer . ''
A recent BBC study found 50 major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all staff to the office full time .
While Prime Minister Boris Johnson is keen to reassure the public that it is safe for more people to return to workplaces , the CIPD is more circumspect about ensuring that employees do not feel pressured to do so .
The CIPD wants employers to consider : • Is returning to the workplace essential ?
• Is it sufficiently safe to do so ?
• Is it mutually agreed with the worker ?
`` Working from home has proved to be a great success for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ research found that a majority of employers believe that homeworkers are either as productive as other workers , or more productive , '' said Mr Cheese .
`` However , it 's important that all employers take steps to support their employees ' mental health and address concerns they may have while they work from home . ''
The CIPD says managers should be regularly checking in with their staff , discussing their well-being and wherever possible , ensuring decisions over working from home or returning to the workplace `` are based on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Confederation of British Industry ( CBI ) warned this week that the thousands of local businesses relying on the passing trade of office workers are suffering .
City centres could become `` ghost towns '' if employees do not return to work , stressed CBI boss Dame Carolyn Fairbairn .
Both the CBI and the CIPD are in favour of using effective test and trace systems .
However , an increasing number of employers say that home working - which was initially brought in as a temporary measure in lockdown - could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The law firm Linklaters said this week that all of its 5,300 staff could spend up to 50 % of their time working remotely from now on .
Lloyds Banking Group is reviewing its office space needs and working practices after concluding that most of its 65,000 staff have worked effectively from home during the crisis .
Others including NatWest , Fujitsu , Facebook , Twitter and HSBC have also said they plan to allow much more flexible working in future .
Experts say it could allow firms to cut their rent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a better work-life balance .
However , the CIPD does n't feel that masses of white-collar workers will end up working from home permanently as a cost-cutting measure .
Instead , it thinks office spaces will become places where just some staff are based , or that employees work in the office at different times and on different days on a rotation , and that the office space will be used more for face-to-face meetings .

"Following dialogue with our employees it has become very clear that they would like to work in a more flexible way, which will involve increased working from home, but they will still spend a significant amount of their time working from offices that are based in the heart of our local communities."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Manchester abduction: Man bundled into van

A man is still missing after being bundled into a van in an abduction in Manchester .
The victim was forced into a Mercedes-Benz Vito van on Swanage Avenue , Wythenshawe , at 12:35 BST on Saturday .
The vehicle , which has an image of a sports car across the front and rear doors , was found abandoned in Shetonfield Road 25 minutes later .
Two men aged 44 and 46 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to kidnap .
Greater Manchester Police said they were concerned for the missing man 's welfare and appealed for witnesses who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van , which has the number plate WP08 VAH .
Det Sgt Mark Hodgson said : `` If anyone recognises the van in this photo or has any information at all that could help us to locate the victim , please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency . ''
`` Although we have two men in custody , our investigation is still very much ongoing and the victim 's safety is our number one priority .
`` Any information at all , no matter how insignificant you may feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assisting our investigation . ''

Det Sgt Mark Hodgson said: "If anyone recognises the van in this photo or has any information at all that could help us to locate the victim, please get in touch with police as a matter of urgency."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Thetford Forest rave broken up as new rules come into force

More than 500 people attended a rave in a Norfolk forest on the weekend new lockdown measures over illegal gatherings came in to force .
Since Friday police in England have been able to fine organisers of illegal gatherings of more than 30 people - such as raves - up to £10,000 .
Police said the unlicensed music event had been going on in Thetford Forest since about 23:20 BST Saturday .
Officers eventually closed down the rave at 18:30 on Sunday .
Elsewhere , police attended events in Leeds , Essex and the West Midlands , while Piers Corbyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader Jeremy Corbyn , was given a fine for holding an anti-lockdown protest in Trafalgar Square in central London on Saturday .
After a member of the public reported large numbers of cars queuing to access a fire route , police found the Thetford Forest event near the English Heritage site Grimes Graves .
Paramedics were called after reports a man had become unwell .
Assistant Chief Constable Nick Davison said it was `` clear this is a well-established and planned event '' which was due to go on until Monday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendance , we needed specialist teams to enter the site to close it down .
Officers trained in public order , experienced in dealing with such events , entered the site and turned the music off at around 6.30pm .
`` I would like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding while we brought this to an end .
`` Due to the nature of the location and numbers of people in attendance , this was a challenging event to disrupt and required mutual aid from other forces which takes time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some hostility when entering the site with bottles and cans used as missiles and thrown at officers .
Fortunately , no-one was injured . ''
West Yorkshire Police said eight people were fined £10,000 for holding parties in the Headingley and Burley areas of Leeds , including two DJs at a party .
Equipment was also seized .
The force said a 27-year-old man from Lincoln had been charged with causing a public nuisance after a gathering on Wepener Mount , Harehills , on Saturday .
Supt Chris Bowen said officers `` hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holding or taking part in events such as this '' .
In London , the Met Police issued a £10,000 fine to Piers Corbyn for holding an illegal gathering in Trafalgar Square .
The 73-year-old confirmed the fine and his arrest to the PA news agency , adding : `` We 're going to refuse to pay and appeal the process . ''
In a tweet , Mr Corbyn called the demonstration an `` epic success '' .
Meanwhile , the Met said it was also considering a similar fine for four people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Hackney Wick , east London .
Police in Harlow , Essex , seized thousands of pounds worth of equipment ahead of an unlicensed music event on Saturday afternoon .
Ch Insp Lewis Basford said the force would be `` looking to identify the organiser and take them to court '' .
He added : `` My final message is to the organisers : we will seize the equipment - I do n't care if you 've hired it from someone or if it 's yours , we will break up your event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to £10,000 . ''
West Midlands Police said it had dealt with about 90 reports of possible breaches of restrictions , but had not had to use its enforcement powers .
Home Secretary Priti Patel has said the new legislation represents a crackdown on `` the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions '' .
But Metropolitan Police Federation chairman Ken Marsh said the it will mean `` absolutely nothing '' in terms of enforcement in London .
`` People just set up a music box in the middle of the street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - it 's utter nonsense , '' he said .

He added: "My final message is to the organisers: we will seize the equipment - I don't care if you've hired it from someone or if it's yours, we will break up your event, and we can now fine you up to £10,000."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--England v Pakistan: Eoin Morgan stars as his side win by five wickets

Last updated on .From the section Cricket England brilliantly chased 196 to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second Twenty20 international at Emirates Old Trafford .
The pair put on 112 from 62 deliveries after England had lost openers Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton in successive balls to leg-spinner Shadab Khan .
With 18 needed England briefly stuttered , losing Morgan and Moeen Ali in the space of six balls , but the composed Malan saw them home .
It was another fine batting performance from England 's white-ball outfit - the highest chase by any side against Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a ragged bowling performance which allowed Mohammad Hafeez to propel Pakistan to 195-4 with 69 from 36 balls .
England , who have won their past five T20 series , will take a 1-0 lead into Tuesday 's series finale at the same ground .
At the halfway stage , it looked like England 's bowling would cost them .
Instead , Morgan and Malan took them to victory with remarkable ease .
It was England 's second chase over 190 this year , after they made 226-5 to beat South Africa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44 off 24 balls , and Banton gave England a platform - their 66-run opening stand came from 6.2 overs - but Morgan and Malan combined for a partnership brimming with skill and experience .
Morgan narrowly survived an lbw appeal in Shadab 's double-wicket over - an umpire 's call on impact meant the not out on-field decision stood - and afterwards he took control of the game brilliantly .
He and Malan took time to play themselves in before taking 18 from the 12th over to reignite the chase .
Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amir to an apparent hamstring injury and the England pair peppered the boundary with ease .
Morgan hit three big leg-side sixes while Malan cut and drove through point .
Morgan holed out on the fine-leg boundary in the 17th over and Moeen chipped to mid-wicket , but an England win looked likely from a long way out .
Malan fittingly hit the winning runs with a fine four through cover .
Malan is one of the players trying to cement his place in the XI and make the most of the absence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test duties .
He took his chance but the bowlers did not .
Seamers , Saqib Mahmood , Tom Curran and Chris Jordan began waywardly , allowing Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman to put on a 72-run opening stand with relative ease .
The ever-reliable Adil Rashid dismissed both - Fakhar skied to deep mid-on on 36 and Babar hit a short ball to deep mid-wicket after making 56 - but even he offered up boundary opportunities .
The pitch proved to be a good one for batting but England 's tactics seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were repeatedly hit to the rope , with Hafeez the main beneficiary .
England opted for yorkers late on and it proved effective .
It also raised questions why they did not use the tactic earlier .
'This England side know how to win ' - what they said England captain Eoin Morgan told BBC Sport : `` We 're delighted .
At the halfway stage we thought it was a lot of runs to chase , but we found when we gathered momentum with partnerships , it was hard to stop us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the other side of it . ''
On competition for places : `` We have a lot of guys who could get into our best XI , and we 're still looking to grow the team as much as we can for that World Cup . ''
Former England captain Michael Vaughan : `` It 's been a great game of cricket .
Both teams have played their part .
`` England chased it down with so much control and ease .
It was a very comfortable victory - in the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win - it does n't matter what format it is .
This white-ball team under Eoin Morgan play with such clarity and confidence . ''
England bowler James Anderson : `` Credit to the England batsmen - they were fantastic throughout .
Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan 's partnership was world class .
`` Like Eoin Morgan , Dawid Malan reads the game really well .
He picked the right shots off the right balls .
The way he paced his innings was really impressive . ''
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bowling , according to the plan . ''
• None What We Do in the Shadows :

Last updated on .From the section Cricket
Second Twenty20, Emirates Old Trafford Pakistan 195-4 (20 overs): Hafeez 69 (36), Babar 56 (44) England: 199-5 (19.1 overs): Morgan 66 (33), Malan 55* (36); Shadab 3-34 England won by five wickets; lead 1-0 in series Scorecard
England brilliantly chased down 196 to beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second Twenty20 international at Emirates Old Trafford.
Captain Eoin Morgan smashed a 33-ball 66 and Dawid Malan was 55 not out as England completed their third highest chase with five balls to spare.
The pair put on 112 from 62 deliveries after England had lost openers Jonny Bairstow and Tom Banton in successive balls to leg-spinner Shadab Khan.
With 18 needed England briefly stuttered, losing Morgan and Moeen Ali in the space of six balls, but the composed Malan saw them home.
It was another fine batting performance from England's white-ball outfit - the highest chase by any side against Pakistan in T20s.
It also made up for a ragged bowling performance which allowed Mohammad Hafeez to propel Pakistan to 195-4 with 69 from 36 balls.
England, who have won their past five T20 series, will take a 1-0 lead into Tuesday's series finale at the same ground.
Morgan and Malan lead another stunning England chase
At the halfway stage, it looked like England's bowling would cost them. Instead, Morgan and Malan took them to victory with remarkable ease.
It was England's second chase over 190 this year, after they made 226-5 to beat South Africa in February.
Bairstow, who struck 44 off 24 balls, and Banton gave England a platform - their 66-run opening stand came from 6.2 overs - but Morgan and Malan combined for a partnership brimming with skill and experience.
Morgan narrowly survived an lbw appeal in Shadab's double-wicket over - an umpire's call on impact meant the not out on-field decision stood - and afterwards he took control of the game brilliantly.
He and Malan took time to play themselves in before taking 18 from the 12th over to reignite the chase.
Pakistan were hampered by the loss of Mohammad Amir to an apparent hamstring injury and the England pair peppered the boundary with ease. Morgan hit three big leg-side sixes while Malan cut and drove through point.
Morgan holed out on the fine-leg boundary in the 17th over and Moeen chipped to mid-wicket, but an England win looked likely from a long way out. Malan fittingly hit the winning runs with a fine four through cover.
Hafeez assault shows England attack still needs work
Malan is one of the players trying to cement his place in the XI and make the most of the absence of the regulars who are absent after Test duties. He took his chance but the bowlers did not.
Seamers, Saqib Mahmood, Tom Curran and Chris Jordan began waywardly, allowing Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman to put on a 72-run opening stand with relative ease.
The ever-reliable Adil Rashid dismissed both - Fakhar skied to deep mid-on on 36 and Babar hit a short ball to deep mid-wicket after making 56 - but even he offered up boundary opportunities.
The pitch proved to be a good one for batting but England's tactics seemed poor. Their cutters and short balls were repeatedly hit to the rope, with Hafeez the main beneficiary.
England opted for yorkers late on and it proved effective. It also raised questions why they did not use the tactic earlier.
'This England side know how to win' - what they said
England are now a very impressive outfit - Michael Vaughan
England captain Eoin Morgan told BBC Sport: "We're delighted. At the halfway stage we thought it was a lot of runs to chase, but we found when we gathered momentum with partnerships, it was hard to stop us scoring. It's nice to come out the other side of it."
On competition for places: "We have a lot of guys who could get into our best XI, and we're still looking to grow the team as much as we can for that World Cup."
Former England captain Michael Vaughan: "It's been a great game of cricket. Both teams have played their part.
"England chased it down with so much control and ease. It was a very comfortable victory - in the end. This England side know how to win - it doesn't matter what format it is. This white-ball team under Eoin Morgan play with such clarity and confidence."
England bowler James Anderson: "Credit to the England batsmen - they were fantastic throughout. Dawid Malan and Eoin Morgan's partnership was world class.
"Like Eoin Morgan, Dawid Malan reads the game really well. He picked the right shots off the right balls. The way he paced his innings was really impressive."
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez: "We did not execute the skills in the bowling, according to the plan."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Man flown to hospital after 'tombstoning off 40ft cliff' at Mwnt Beach

A man has been airlifted to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after `` tombstoning '' from a 40ft cliff into @ @ @ @ @ coastguard has said .
The 26-year-old was rescued from rocks at Mwnt beach in Ceredigion @ @ @ @ @ Cardiff after his fall at about 15:00 BST .
Cardigan lifeboat crew plucked him off @ @ @ @ @ to shore .
The man was flown for treatment at University Hospital of Wales with @ @ @ @ @ .
He was flown to a helicopter landing station in Cardiff , where Penarth Coastguard @ @ @ @ @ to Wales ' largest hospital by land ambulance .
Penarth Coastguard tweeted the man had @ @ @ @ @ tombstoning from a 40ft cliff into 6ft of water '' .

The 26-year-old was rescued from rocks at Mwnt beach in Ceredigion and flown to hospital in Cardiff after his fall at about 15:00 BST.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Llangennech: 'No criminal intent' in train derailment that caused fire

The derailment that caused a freight train to catch fire and spill oil at a scientifically important site is not thought to have been caused by criminal activity , police have said .
Ten wagons , each containing 75 tonnes of diesel , derailed and spilled oil into the Loughor Estuary near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire on Wednesday night .
An investigation has started into the derailment as the clean-up begins .
`` Initial findings are that the derailment is not believed to have been caused by criminal activity , '' said Det Ch Insp Paul Langley .
• Up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' We are therefore handing primacy of the scene to the Office of Rail and Road , so that it can carry out its own specialist investigation . ''
It took fire crews 33 hours to put out the blaze after the freight train carrying 25 tank wagons of Puma Energy 's diesel between Pembrokeshire to Theale , near Reading in Berkshire , derailed at 23:20 BST on Wednesday .
The subsequent fire led to 300 people in the area surrounding the crash site being evacuated from their homes , before being allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and engineer of the DB Cargo train escaped unhurt .
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is examining the cause of the crash .
Natural Resources Wales ( NRW ) is overseeing the clean-up and assessment of the impact on local wildlife at the adjacent site of special scientific interest , which is home to wildfowl and wading birds .

"We are therefore handing primacy of the scene to the Office of Rail and Road, so that it can carry out its own specialist investigation."


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Hamilton claims fifth win in seven races

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the Belgian Grand Prix to take his fifth victory in seven races this year and the 89th of his career .
The victory puts Hamilton 47 points - almost two clear wins - ahead of Verstappen in the championship .
The Briton is two victories away from Michael Schumacher 's all-time record and set to equal his seven titles .
It was another imperious performance from Hamilton , his fifth win in the last six races .
He took pole position from Bottas by more than half a second on Saturday , held on in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a challenge at Spa with the long run from the La Source hairpin up the hill to Les Combes , and never looked back .
He is turning the season into one of total domination and looks unbeatable as he seeks to make Formula 1 history .
It was a staid race at the front , Hamilton too quick for Bottas and the Finn with enough to hold off Verstappen , as all three measured their pace to ensure their tyres held on for a long final stint after being forced into an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car .
That was triggered on lap 10 when Antonio Giovinazzi lost control of his Alfa Romeo at the exit of the Fagnes chicane and bounced back onto the track , a stray front wheel from his car also wiping out George Russell 's Williams .
It was the second Belgian Grand Prix in succession in which the Italian has crashed out on his own .
That meant a stop for all the leaders , and as the race ticked on Hamilton began to express his concerns about his right front tyre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final lap that almost cost him victory at Silverstone last month .
In the end , though , he had everything under control , as he seems to have for the season as a whole .
Behind the top three Daniel Ricciardo drove an excellent race in the Renault to turn his fourth place on the grid into the same result , well clear of the rest of the field , headed in the end by his team-mate Esteban Ocon , who took fifth place from Red Bull 's Alexander Albon on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off McLaren 's Lando Norris , who made it a three-way battle between them in the closing laps .
Alpha Tauri 's Pierre Gasly and the Racing Points of Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez completed the top 10 , Gasly and Perez using off-set strategies and not stopping under the safety car but fighting back through the field after later stops with fresher tyres .
It was a dire race for Ferrari , who started 13th and 14th and finished in the same positions , with Sebastian Vettel ahead of Charles Leclerc , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen .
Leclerc made a great start to move upon to eighth place on the first lap from 13th on the grid , but the car 's lack of straight-line speed meant he dropped back down the field , cars picking him off on consecutive laps .
Ferrari switched him to a two-stop strategy , which dropped him to the back , but even so he took several laps to pass Romain Grosjean 's Ferrari-powered Haas in the closing stages .
What happens next ?
Another weekend , another race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hamilton is on a roll , and Ferrari could even be in worse shape there than they were at Spa .
What they said Lewis Hamilton : `` It was n't the easiest of races .
I had a lock up into Turn 5 which started to give a bit of vibration and the tyre temps were slowly dropping .
I am 35 going towards 36 but I feel better than ever .
That is a positive and I am really grateful to the team . ''
Valtteri Bottas : `` Of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good opportunity but Lewis played it well and I could n't really get momentum .
I think Lewis was faultless today and yesterday he was quick .
It was a clean weekend for me .
I 'm just happy there 's an opportunity again next weekend . ''
Max Verstappen : `` It was pretty boring .
Not much to do .
I could n't keep up with them when they started pushing .
The last eight laps I was just backing it out and saving the tyres .
It was not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bit lonely . ''

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton dominated the Belgian Grand Prix to take his fifth victory in seven races this year and the 89th of his career.
Hamilton headed team-mate Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two, from Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
The victory puts Hamilton 47 points - almost two clear wins - ahead of Verstappen in the championship.
The Briton is two victories away from Michael Schumacher's all-time record and set to equal his seven titles.
Hamilton paid tribute to actor Chadwick Boseman, star of the superhero movie Black Panther, who has passed away from cancer aged 43
Total domination
It was another imperious performance from Hamilton, his fifth win in the last six races.
He took pole position from Bottas by more than half a second on Saturday, held on in front on the first lap, always a challenge at Spa with the long run from the La Source hairpin up the hill to Les Combes, and never looked back.
He is turning the season into one of total domination and looks unbeatable as he seeks to make Formula 1 history.
It was a staid race at the front, Hamilton too quick for Bottas and the Finn with enough to hold off Verstappen, as all three measured their pace to ensure their tyres held on for a long final stint after being forced into an early pit stop because of a safety car.
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That was triggered on lap 10 when Antonio Giovinazzi lost control of his Alfa Romeo at the exit of the Fagnes chicane and bounced back onto the track, a stray front wheel from his car also wiping out George Russell's Williams.
It was the second Belgian Grand Prix in succession in which the Italian has crashed out on his own.
That meant a stop for all the leaders, and as the race ticked on Hamilton began to express his concerns about his right front tyre, his mind on the blow-out on the final lap that almost cost him victory at Silverstone last month.
In the end, though, he had everything under control, as he seems to have for the season as a whole.
Behind the top three
Daniel Ricciardo drove an excellent race in the Renault to turn his fourth place on the grid into the same result, well clear of the rest of the field, headed in the end by his team-mate Esteban Ocon, who took fifth place from Red Bull's Alexander Albon on the final lap.
Albon managed to hold off McLaren's Lando Norris, who made it a three-way battle between them in the closing laps.
Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly and the Racing Points of Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez completed the top 10, Gasly and Perez using off-set strategies and not stopping under the safety car but fighting back through the field after later stops with fresher tyres.
Oh, Ferrari
Ferrari had another miserable race day with Vettel and Leclerc unable to score points
It was a dire race for Ferrari, who started 13th and 14th and finished in the same positions, with Sebastian Vettel ahead of Charles Leclerc, both cars beaten by the Ferrari-engined Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen.
Leclerc made a great start to move upon to eighth place on the first lap from 13th on the grid, but the car's lack of straight-line speed meant he dropped back down the field, cars picking him off on consecutive laps.
Ferrari switched him to a two-stop strategy, which dropped him to the back, but even so he took several laps to pass Romain Grosjean's Ferrari-powered Haas in the closing stages.
Driver of the day
Ricciardo, for an outstanding performance all weekend in the Renault. The fans' vote went to Gasly, who was also excellent all afternoon
What happens next?
Another weekend, another race - in Italy at historic Monza. Hamilton is on a roll, and Ferrari could even be in worse shape there than they were at Spa.
What they said
Lewis Hamilton: "It wasn't the easiest of races. I had a lock up into Turn 5 which started to give a bit of vibration and the tyre temps were slowly dropping. I am 35 going towards 36 but I feel better than ever. That is a positive and I am really grateful to the team."
Valtteri Bottas: "Of course at the start it would have been a good opportunity but Lewis played it well and I couldn't really get momentum. I think Lewis was faultless today and yesterday he was quick. It was a clean weekend for me. I'm just happy there's an opportunity again next weekend."
Max Verstappen: "It was pretty boring. Not much to do. I couldn't keep up with them when they started pushing. The last eight laps I was just backing it out and saving the tyres. It was not really enjoyable out there today. It was a bit lonely."
There was a minute's silence before the race for Formula 2 driver Antoine Hubert, who died at Spa last year
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bbcuk--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: Positive tests in Scotland rise by 123 in 24 hours

A total of 123 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours , the highest figure in more than a week .
But no new deaths have been reported among those with a positive result , and the number of people in hospital dropped to 251 , down seven .
Nicola Sturgeon said the figure was `` worrying '' but said the percentage of positive tests remained below 1 % .
The level of testing has also reached record levels .
Five people are being treated in intensive care , no change on Saturday 's figure .
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The combined figure for Saturday ( 88 ) and Sunday ( 123 ) was the biggest leap in positive cases in 48 hours since 22 May .
Sunday 's figure matches the 123 cases which were reported just over a week ago on 22 August The Scottish government 's daily update showed that six of the new cases were in the Grampian health board area , 39 in Greater Glasgow and Clyde , 26 in Lanarkshire and seven in Tayside .
All four health boards have dealt with clusters in previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Clyde said it was contact tracing in connection with St Aloysius College , a private school in the city .
Previously the health board said it tracing contacts related to Gilmour & Dean Eurostampa , a printing firm based in Whiteinch , and Low Moss Prison in East Dunbartonshire .
Nicola Sturgeon said the high number of new cases was `` a worry '' but said it was important to note that the positivity rate for tests carried out in Scotland remained below 1 % .
The government said 0.8 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as positive , a slight increase on Saturday .
The first minister has repeatedly said that World Health Organisation guidance states the pandemic is under control if the number of new daily cases is less than 5 % of those tested .
Mr Sturgeon said that Test and Protect was working hard to identify links and patterns and to break transmission chains .
Sunday 's figure for total daily tests was the highest since the start of the pandemic , the figures show .
Between Scottish and UK government controlled testing in Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing capacity is 40,000 during the week , the first minister has stated previously , but the Scottish government is looking to increase that figure to 65,000 in preparation for a possible surge in demand over the winter months .

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bbcuk--2020-08-30--More than 1,000 tests after Staffordshire Covid outbreak

More than 1,000 people have been tested for coronavirus following an outbreak linked to a bingo night .
There are 16 known cases connected to the event at Silverdale Working Men 's Club on 16 August , Staffordshire County Council said .
Anyone who tests positive is being told to self-isolate and having their contacts traced .
The council is now urging anyone who visited one of 12 venues on specific dates to get tested .
Testing is continuing over the bank holiday weekend with appointments available online or by turning up at a mobile testing unit in Knutton or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority said .
Anyone who visited the following local venues is urged to have a test : Dr Richard Harling , Staffordshire County Council 's director of health and care , said : `` What we are seeing from test-and-trace activity is a widening network from the original bingo event as people met with friends and family and went out socialising .
`` More than 1,000 people have already been tested , but we need everyone who was at any of the venues on the given dates to get tested .
`` This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who may have the virus and help contain the spread of infection even further . ''
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"More than 1,000 people have already been tested, but we need everyone who was at any of the venues on the given dates to get tested.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'

Most restaurant owners say Eat Out To Help Out has boosted their businesses this summer .
The government scheme , @ @ @ @ @ off their food and soft drinks on Mondays , Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August ( @ @ @ @ @ £10 per diner ) , is coming to an end .
Andy Lennox owns two @ @ @ @ @ and runs a lobby group called Wonky Table .
He is calling for the scheme @ @ @ @ @ the autumn when the industry is typically at a low point .

Most restaurant owners say Eat Out To Help Out has boosted their businesses this summer.
The government scheme, which gives diners 50% off their food and soft drinks on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in August (up to a maximum of £10 per diner), is coming to an end.
Andy Lennox owns two restaurants in Bournemouth and Poole and runs a lobby group called Wonky Table. He is calling for the scheme to be brought back in the autumn when the industry is typically at a low point.
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bbcuk--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has surged across the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ most deprived areas that have been hit the hardest .
The north-east of England is @ @ @ @ @ gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people @ @ @ @

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has surged across the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. But often it's the most deprived areas that have been hit the hardest.
The north-east of England is the worst-affected region and Middlesbrough gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people throughout the pandemic.
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bbcuk--2020-08-30--Newspaper headlines: Tax rises 'backlash', and schools' budget 'crisis'

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The Times reports that the Department for Education has issued a warning about rowdy behaviour in the classroom - suggesting that children will struggle to adjust after being at home all spring and summer.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Man arrested over Eastbourne 'ammonia' attack after car crash

A man has been arrested after a corrosive liquid thought to be ammonia was thrown at two men after a @ @ @ @ @ thrown in the faces of the men who had gone to help the driver of @ @ @ @ @ St Anne 's Road in Eastbourne at 08:50 BST on Saturday .
The two members @ @ @ @ @ injuries , police said .
A man was arrested on suspicion of throwing a corrosive @ @ @ @ @ , maim or disfigure and failing to stop after a road accident .

The liquid was thrown in the faces of the men who had gone to help the driver of a car that crashed in St Anne's Road in Eastbourne at 08:50 BST on Saturday.


bbcuk--2020-08-31--Ambulance service takes over mobile Covid testing

Mobile testing units which have been run by the Army during the coronavirus pandemic are being officially handed over to the Scottish Ambulance Service .
Since late April , soldiers have conducted about 100,000 Covid-19 tests in communities around Scotland The highest number of people tested at an army run Mobile Testing Unit ( MTU ) on one day was 773 .
Soldiers and ambulance service staff worked together last week in preparation for Monday 's handover .
The Army said the soldiers ' work has been instrumental in maintaining the safety of communities across Scotland , as part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Alister Jack said the MTUs had helped reach some of the country 's most remote and rural areas .
He said : `` Since the outbreak of the pandemic the men and women of the UK 's Armed Forces have worked tirelessly to support our response to tackle the virus . ''
He added : `` I would like to thank all the troops who have worked so hard to run the units for the past few months .
We are all very grateful for their work .
`` The UK government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This includes providing six drive through sites , the Lighthouse mega-lab in Glasgow and the opening of the walk-in testing site in St Andrews .
This is on top of testing capacity provided by the Scottish government '' .
The Army said that at peak times , 18 MTUs were deployed .
They were each crewed by 12 staff and all soldiers deployed to the MTUs were fully trained infantry , engineers or Royal Armoured Corps personnel .
Some of the MTU staff have been Army reservists , mobilised at the start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now be going back to their civilian jobs and their regular Army colleagues will return to their units and their operational military roles

He added: "I would like to thank all the troops who have worked so hard to run the units for the past few months. We are all very grateful for their work.


bbcuk--2020-08-30--Robin Swann increases contaminated blood payments

Northern Ireland victims of the contaminated blood scandal are set to see financial support to them increased to match payments made in England .
Victims in Northern Ireland have previously received less than those in England , Scotland and Wales .
Health Minister Robin Swann confirmed annual payments would now range from £18,745 to just under £45,000 .
This would bring them in line with payments made in England , which were significantly increased in April 2019 .
The payment amount is dependent on diagnosis .
The funding commitment to increase payments will come to £1.1m annually .
In January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swann announced payments to Northern Ireland victims of the scheme would match those in England for the 2019/2020 period - and this now being made permanent .
The scandal resulted in people who had haemophilia being treated with blood infected with hepatitis C or HIV in the 1970s and 1980s .
Last year , the contaminated blood inquiry heard harrowing stories from people across the UK about how lives had been destroyed by infected blood .
About 5,000 people , including 99 from Northern Ireland , were infected by what has been called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the NHS '' .
Victims met with the health minister earlier this year to urge him to address the disparity in payments .
'The support they need' The health minister said he asked officials at the end of last month to bring payments in line with England , and that following the necessary approvals on Friday , this would now be going ahead .
He acknowledged those affected had faced additional distress due to the coronavirus pandemic .
`` I have clearly said previously that my support is there for those affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swann .
`` I will continue to strive to ensure they get the support they need and deserve .
`` I am delighted to be able to announce this significant uplift in rates and I hope that this financial support will go some way to mitigate the harms and afford the best means to live as normal a life as possible . ''
Mr Swann said that beneficiaries would receive notification of an uplift in their rates by letter in the coming weeks .
He said that all those affected by the scheme @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feelings on the level of financial and psychological support .

"I am delighted to be able to announce this significant uplift in rates and I hope that this financial support will go some way to mitigate the harms and afford the best means to live as normal a life as possible."


bbcuk--2020-08-31--Coronavirus testing service set up by Cardiff University

A Welsh university has set up an in-house coronavirus testing service and is `` strongly urging '' students arriving in September to use it .
Cardiff University said students would be invited to take part , but testing would be voluntary .
Swansea University said it had considered it but decided against it on the advice of the local health board .
The Welsh Government said it had not recommended in-house testing and it was up to universities to decide .
It comes as the academics ' union UCU said the movement of a million students around the UK could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The union wants universities to scrap plans for face-to-face teaching until Christmas .
How the Cardiff testing service would work was set out in an email to students from pro vice-chancellor Claire Morgan .
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She said on arrival they would be `` invited to attend one of our testing stations . ''
`` The test is very safe and nothing to worry about , '' Ms Morgan said .
`` While the test is voluntary , we would strongly urge you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cardiff community .
`` The greater the engagement from you all , the greater the impact the testing service will have in terms of keeping us all safe . ''
Anyone testing positive would need to self-isolate , Ms Morgan said .
`` If they live with others , all other household members must also stay at home and self-isolate , '' she added .
`` We are working closely with the NHS to provide additional support should it be required . ''
Cardiff University said it was `` preparing meticulously '' for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ introducing our own testing service and how to put in place the necessary links into the NHS are ongoing with the public health authorities , '' a spokeswoman said .
Swansea University 's chief operating officer Andrew Rhodes said it had decided against setting up an in-house testing service after a meeting with Swansea Bay University Health Board .
`` They were clear they would absolutely not support the university running their own testing programme , which is why we 're not , '' he said .
`` They were clear the tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test , trace , protect system . ''
• Wearing of face masks up to Welsh schools to decide Aberystwyth University said it was working to `` agree an approach to testing for Covid which reflects Welsh Government guidance . ''
Both Cardiff Metropolitan University and the University of South Wales said they would not offer in-house testing .
Wrexham Glyndwr University said it was not `` insisting '' students were tested .
Bangor University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David have been contacted for comment .
National Union of Students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students ' health must be `` the number one priority '' for universities .
`` Any student or staff member engaging in in-person learning should be regularly tested and have access to local testing , '' she said .
`` We urge the Welsh Government and universities to work together to consider how this can be achieved across the whole of Wales . ''
The Welsh Government said it had not recommended in-house testing , but it was up to universities if they wanted to do that .
It said it would look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlights increased risk '' .
Guidance has been published setting out how universities can reopen while meeting guidelines designed to stop the spread of the virus .

"Discussions about introducing our own testing service and how to put in place the necessary links into the NHS are ongoing with the public health authorities," a spokeswoman said.


bbcuk--2020-08-31--Coronavirus: Push back GCSE and A-level exams, says Labour

Next year 's A-level and GCSE exams in England should be pushed back to mid-summer to help cope with the impact of coronavirus , Labour has said .
Shadow education secretary Kate Green said students starting Year 11 and 13 in September had `` a mountain to climb '' , having missed months of schooling .
Exams scheduled for May should happen as late as July to allow more catch-up teaching time , she added .
The government said it would `` consider '' its approach but exams would go ahead .
• Heads reassure pupils : 'We are ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen again' Chaos dogged the exams system this year , leaving teachers , parents and pupils calling for a major re-think of next summer 's exams .
Nearly 40 % of A-level grades awarded to students were below teachers ' predictions , with disadvantaged students particularly badly affected .
Days after results were announced , and following widespread criticism , the government performed a U-turn and decided to base grades on teachers ' estimates instead .
But many pupils were left in limbo , having already missed out on university places for this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exams are expected to take place as normal next year , but Ms Green said : `` It 's so important that the government starts to make contingency plans now so we do n't see a repeat of the fiasco that we saw over the last few weeks . ''
She said students heading into year 11 and year 13 - the GCSE and A-level exam years - had seen `` a lot of disruption to their education '' and `` our first priority must be to give the students every possible chance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and their potential '' .
`` Young people have never been front of mind when the government has been managing its way , or failing to manage its way , through this Covid crisis , '' Ms Green told BBC Breakfast .
Paul Whiteman , general secretary of school leaders ' union NAHT , said Labour 's plan was `` worthy of serious consideration '' .
But he added : `` A delay is not without its problems .
A consequential delay to the publication of results will put pressure on higher education @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as well as employers . ''
Year 11 student Hemlata told the BBC that `` the 2021 exams staying the same is unthinkable '' .
But Amber , who is in year 13 , said that the delay could be a `` false hope '' unless there were clear plans to provide results and confirm university admissions in time .
Mary Curnock Cook , former head of the university admissions body Ucas , said a delay to exams would create `` massive ripples of impact '' on entrance to university , sixth form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markers already had to read five million GCSE scripts and two million A-level papers on a tight schedule , making it hard to shorten the marking period .
Meanwhile , Conservative MP Robert Halfon , who chairs the Commons Education Select Committee , said there was only a `` 50:50 '' chance of A-level and GCSE exams taking place at all next summer , despite the government 's promise .
He told the Sunday Times that exams regulator Ofqual should set an October deadline for deciding whether to cancel them and instead base @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • GETTING ABOUT : Is it safe to use public transport ?
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Calls for a delay to exams come as millions of children are due to return to the classroom in England and Wales this week .
Schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland have already reopened .
A Department for Education spokesperson said : `` Getting all children back into their classrooms full-time in September is a national priority , as they are the best place for their education , development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students due to take exams next summer will have experienced disruption to their education , which is why we prioritised bringing Year 10 and Year 12 pupils back to school last term .
`` Exams will go ahead next year , and we have been working closely with the sector , Ofqual and exam boards to consider our approach . ''
Head teachers have said they are ready to welcome pupils back to school full-time , with a range of measures being put in place , such as staggered breaks and increased cleaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their budgets have been stretched by the pandemic to such an extent that they are having to weigh up pupil safety against their finances , the Guardian reports .
Additional cleaning , personal protective equipment , the installation of hand washing stations and signs , plus the purchasing of laptops for remote working are among the Covid-related expenses incurred by schools , head teachers and unions told the paper .
Meanwhile , a poll of nearly 6,000 school staff in England has found that 86 % believe maintaining a social distance from both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The survey by Tes found that 66 % feared guidance to avoid busy corridors , entrances and exits was unrealistic .
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GCSEs and A-level exams are expected to take place as normal next year, but Ms Green said: "It's so important that the government starts to make contingency plans now so we don't see a repeat of the fiasco that we saw over the last few weeks."


bbcuk--2020-08-31--Coronavirus: 'Covidiots' criticised on Tui quarantine flight

A flight from Zante where nearly 200 people were told to self-isolate was a `` debacle '' with many travellers not wearing masks , a passenger has said .
Stephanie Whitfield told the BBC the Tui flight was full of `` covidiots '' and `` inept crew who could n't care less '' .
Sixteen passengers on flight TOM6215 from the Greek island to Cardiff have now tested positive , Public Health Wales ( PHW ) said .
Tui said safety was a priority and it was concerned by Ms Whitfield 's claims .
`` Our crew are trained to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
`` A full investigation is now under way as these concerns were n't reported during the flight or before today . ''
The 193 passengers and crew who were on board the flight on 25 August are being asked to self-isolate for a fortnight .
Health officials said seven people from three different parties are believed to have been potentially infectious on board the aircraft .
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• Where can I go on holiday without @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Giri Shankar told BBC Radio Wales people returning from Zante in particular are `` picking up the infection and are coming to our attention '' .
Greece and its islands remain on the UK government 's list of quarantine-exempt countries , meaning travellers do not need to self-isolate on their return .
But the Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its travel advice for Zante on 29 August to reflect local coronavirus restrictions put in place on the island .
Ms Whitfield said she and her husband had decided to self-isolate before they had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This flight was a debacle .
The chap next to me had his mask around his neck .
Not only did the airline not pull him up on it , they gave him a free drink when he said he knew a member of the crew , '' Ms Whitfield said .
`` Loads of people were taking their masks off and wandering up and down the aisles to talk to others .
`` As soon as the flight landed , a load of people took their masks off immediately .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an inept crew who could n't care less . ''
Ms Whitfield told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme she noticed a crew member ask one woman to put her mask on .
`` But the vast majority of people were n't being spoken to , and there was a chap sat next to me who had his mask around his chin for the full flight , and the stewardess was talking to him and she did n't say anything to him [ about the mask ] , '' she said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a test as they are experiencing mild symptoms , she added .
Tui said in a statement on Monday : `` Passengers are informed prior to travel and via PA announcements on the flight that they have to wear masks throughout and are not allowed to move around the cabin .
`` Masks can only be removed when consuming food and drink . ''
Dr Shankar , PHW 's Covid-19 incident director , told BBC Breakfast that public health officials initially identified seven people who had tested positive and were potentially infectious on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began alerting passengers , the number of confirmed cases has risen to 16 , but it was unclear where they had contracted the virus .
He said that any of the 187 passengers and six crew on board the three-and-a-half hour flight from Zakynthos to Cardiff Airport on Tuesday that had symptoms `` should book a test without delay '' .
It comes as a group of people from Plymouth tested positive for the virus after returning from Zante last Monday .
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There were 1,715 new coronavirus cases - and one death - reported in the UK on Sunday - the highest number of daily infections recorded since 4 June .
Cardiff Airport , which is owned by the Welsh Government , said it was working closely with airlines to `` facilitate passenger travel throughout this challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Can I still go on holiday to Turkey or Greece ?
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`` Tui is taking every necessary measure following today 's report , '' said Spencer Birns , Cardiff Airport 's interim chief executive .
`` Cardiff Airport is closely following guidelines set out by Public Health Wales , FCO ( Foreign Office ) and UK government and has already taken a number of measures to ensure the safety and security of our team and customers , which is our number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ALIVE ?
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