bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: What are the new travel quarantine rules?

A two-week quarantine period for people arriving in the UK will be introduced , the government has said .
The measures are being imposed to try to prevent imported coronavirus cases infecting the population .
What are the new quarantine rules ?
In its Covid-19 Recovery Strategy document , the government says quarantine measures for people arriving in the UK will be introduced `` as soon as possible '' .
If international travellers can not say where they plan to self-isolate , then they will do so in accommodation arranged by the government .
The rules will not just apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those arriving by ferry or train .
There will be some exemptions for people arriving from the Republic of Ireland as part of the Common Travel Area , and the government has already said in a separate statement that travellers from France would be exempt too .
There will also be further exemptions to allow `` continued security of supply into the UK '' and to support national security and critical infrastructure requirements .
Industry body Airlines UK said the policy would need `` a credible exit plan '' and should be reviewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have devastating impact on their industry and the wider economy .
In its latest travel guidance , the government recommends only travelling when absolutely necessary .
Passengers displaying any symptoms of coronavirus should not travel .
International travellers should consult the latest FCO travel advice , and check the guidance from their destination country .
They should discuss their specific plans with their airline and inform their travel insurance provide before they fly .
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock told ITV 's This Morning programme that `` big , lavish international holidays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer .
What about social distancing on flights ?
The government guidance says all flight passengers should remain 2m ( 6ft ) apart from other people wherever possible .
Passengers should also follow guidance from their travel operator about where to stand or sit during their journey .
Aer Lingus said it would review its procedures following a claim it did not maintain social distancing among passengers on a Belfast-London flight .
EasyJet has said it plans to keep the middle seats on planes empty for a time .
Emirates and the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Michael O'Leary , the boss of Ryanair , has said empty seats do not ensure safe social distancing and are financially unviable .
The International Air Transport Association ( IATA ) , the body representing global airlines , says leaving the middle seat empty would not improve passenger safety .
It says most airlines would not have made money last year if a third of the seats had been removed .
What about face masks , gloves and temperature checks ?
The government is now recommending that all flight passengers should consider @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through Manchester , Stansted and East Midlands airports have already been told to cover their faces and wear gloves .
Passengers will be given face coverings and gloves initially .
Airport staff will also wear them .
Manchester Airports Group , which owns the sites , said the measure will show `` one way in which air travel can be made safe '' .
Some temperature screening trials will also be conducted at Stansted .
Heathrow , one of the world 's busiest airports , is already trialling large-scale temperature checks .
Chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common international standard for health screening at airports `` to build confidence in international travel '' .
Air France says passengers will be temperature checked before flying from 11 May .
The carrier is also making face masks compulsory - similar to several US airlines .
How many people are still flying ?
Far fewer people have been flying since the Foreign Office advised against international travel .
Between 16 and 22 April , for example , the number of air passengers coming into the UK was 99 % lower than the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing had been possible `` for all passengers '' , suggesting that its aircraft have a lot of empty seats .
And Virgin Atlantic said many of its flights in April were only a quarter full .
Meanwhile , Ryanair carried 40,000 passengers in April - down from 13.5 million in the same month last year .
The airline has said it plans to reintroduce 40 % of its flights from 1 July , subject to travel restrictions being lifted and safety measures being brought in at airports .
The airline will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bringing back nearly all of its pre-Covid-19 route network .
British Airways is reviewing its plans to run 50 % of its schedule from July , because of new quarantine rules .
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If you have to fly , it 's a common belief that you are more likely to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're breathing `` stale '' air .
However , according to the World Health Organization , the quality of air in a plane cabin is very carefully controlled and changed up to 30 times an hour .
However , there is a greater likelihood of the virus being transmitted if passengers are close together - usually as a result of an infected individual coughing , sneezing or touching surfaces .
This is the same as in any other situation in which people are close to each other , such as on a train @ @ @ @

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


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Lockdown: ‘Noisy neighbours are ruining my life’

`` We hate every sound coming from over the fence .
It 's like she 's invading our house . ''
Since the UK went into lockdown because of coronavirus , Amy 's not been getting the peace and quiet she might have expected .
And she 's directing the blame squarely at one person - her neighbour .
`` She 'll have people around all the time , drinking , having a laugh and leaving in the middle of the night , '' Amy tells Radio 1 Newsbeat .
And it looks like Amy 's not alone .
Newsbeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if they 'd been getting more noise complaints since the lockdown began in March .
We got responses from 51 councils and 44 of those reported some kind of rise .
Not every council had the exact data to hand , and the figures covered different time periods and types of complaint .
It does suggest , though , that more people being at home is causing problems in some communities .
'It 's loud the whole time' Dan 's issue with his neighbours has been going on for more than a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volatile arguments , even throwing things at each other and screaming at the top of their lungs '' , he says .
In the past he 's resorted to calling the police but he says the problem has n't gone away and , for him , lockdown has made everything worse .
`` It 's hard enough to concentrate when working from home .
But the constant arguing makes it hard to get anything done .
`` I 've been in video calls with clients and they 've actually commented on the argument @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Neither Dan nor Amy wanted to be identified .
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From the data seen by Newsbeat , Leeds City Council recorded the biggest rise .
It had 1,171 noise complaints in April , compared to 780 over the same period last year .
Stroud Council had 57 noise complaints between 22 March and 20 April this year - many more than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2019 .
It 's one of a number of councils who 've been posting online encouraging residents to `` be considerate '' .
But , ask people like Amy , and they 'll tell you the message is n't getting through .
She says her neighbour is not only breaking lockdown rules by having people over , but is `` ruining their life to a degree '' with noise .
Amy does n't know how to deal with the problem .
`` All of a sudden , it 's super loud music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ca n't concentrate , even after closing the window , '' she says .
`` My husband does n't want to officially complain to avoid neighbourly conflict - we 've never hung out with her before so we do n't know how to approach her . ''
What can you do ?
Communication is key , according to Dan Saunders .
He 's head of the Association of Noise Consultants and is often involved in dealing with complaints .
`` Just because you can hear your neighbour does n't mean the noise is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it 's `` not unreasonable '' to assume that any rise in complaints might have something to do with the fact that so many people are spending a lot more time at home .
And even though it can be hard , he says talking to your neighbours has to be the first step .
`` Explain the situation .
We 're all human beings so it 's key to resolve the dispute between yourselves before making a complaint . ''
He adds that filing a noise complaint can be a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure '' .
If talking does n't work , then he advises keeping a diary to note down exactly what 's happening .
But ultimately , you may have to file an official complaint - like Dan did .
He 's now reported his neighbours to their management company and the council .
And since complaining , things in recent days have been a bit quieter .
`` So it 's fingers crossed that it continues , '' he says .
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"Just because you can hear your neighbour doesn't mean the noise is excessive," he explains, adding that it's "not unreasonable" to assume that any rise in complaints might have something to do with the fact that so many people are spending a lot more time at home.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Seacole hospital 'a tribute' to BAME NHS staff

When a new community hospital named after pioneering nurse Mary Seacole opened in Surrey this month , it marked a victory long in the making for Patrick Vernon .
Patrick , a former NHS manager , has long campaigned for greater recognition for Seacole , a Jamaican-born nurse who cared for wounded British soldiers during the Crimean War .
For him , it was about acknowledging `` the BAME contribution '' to the NHS .
`` It 's not just her legacy , it 's our legacy , '' says Patrick .
`` It is the ethnic minority and black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledging our contribution to Britain . ''
A memorial statue of Seacole was erected in 2016 in her honour in the grounds of London 's St Thomas ' hospital , where the prime minister recently underwent treatment for Covid-19 .
At the time , it was believed to be the first memorial statue of a named black woman in the UK .
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• Nightingale Hospital in London placed on standby As coronavirus took hold in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constructed , Patrick launched a petition to have the field hospital at Birmingham 's NEC named after Seacole so she could be acknowledged locally and nationally .
His petition received just under 15,000 signatures and was backed by actress Baroness Benjamin , and NHS diversity lead Yvonne Coghill .
He calls it `` a good initial start '' but admits he had been hoping for more responses .
Last month , NHS England announced that the Birmingham field hospital , alongside six others , would be named after Florence Nightingale .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged , '' says Patrick .
`` Everyone knows Florence Nightingale , she is a national name .
But recently the Royal College of Nursing have put Mary Seacole on the same footing because of her nursing contribution . ''
`` It was like a kick in the teeth - especially because of the disproportionate number of BAME NHS staff and BAME people dying . ''
A recent study by the Office for National Statistics revealed that black people in England and Wales were nearly twice as likely to die with coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ BAME population could be increased by the fact that some ethnic groups may be `` over-represented in public-facing occupations '' .
According to government figures , approximately 20 % of all NHS workforce are from an ethnic minority background , rising to 44 % of medical staff in England and Wales .
Yet BAME people make up just 14 % of the population .
`` I was n't criticising Florence Nightingale 's contribution .
But having something symbolic such as naming a hospital after Mary Seacole , would be a clear positive sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health service .
A previous petition to have Seacole 's image on the £50 note received more than 145,000 signatures , but ultimately proved unsuccessful .
The note instead features computer pioneer Alan Turing .
But this time all was not lost .
On 4 May , Headley Court in Surrey - a former rehab centre for injured soldiers - was reopened as the Seacole Centre .
The NHS Seacole Centre , the first of its kind in England , will be used as a temporary service for patients recovering from Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary Seacole rightly pays tribute to our BAME nurses and other staff at the forefront of the extraordinary NHS response to this terrible Covid-19 pandemic , '' says Sir Simon Stevens , NHS chief executive .
`` It also serves as a timely reminder that it is their contribution over the past seven decades that has been a foundation for the very success and continuation of the NHS itself . ''
`` As long as we have inequalities in society , there will always be a need to campaign for justice and fairness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary .
We do n't know how long these hospitals will last for because obviously the key thing is to make sure people recover .
`` The renaming of the hospital is a good start .
But why stop there ?
We should build upon this .
`` We always have to remind people that we are here , that we are contributing , that we exist .
We are not going away . ''

A memorial statue of Seacole was erected in 2016 in her honour in the grounds of London's St Thomas' hospital, where the prime minister recently underwent treatment for Covid-19. At the time, it was believed to be the first memorial statue of a named black woman in the UK.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: What should my employer do to keep me safe?

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

Meetings should also be held remotely - and only involve participants who are absolutely necessary. Meeting outside could be considered if that's not possible, although the government still says those who can work from home should continue to do so.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Do I have to go back to work after lockdown?

The government has started easing lockdown restrictions , with more people now encouraged to start returning to work .
But for many , concerns remain about the risk of contracting the coronavirus once back in the workplace .
Can you be forced back to work and what are your rights if you are ?
What has the government said ?
On Sunday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that those who could not work from home should be `` actively encouraged to go to work '' in England .
Mr Johnson singled out people in construction and manufacturing as those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who should return to building sites and factories .
The devolved governments of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland are sticking with the government 's former mantra of : `` Stay at home '' and not encouraging a return to work .
I 'm in an at-risk group , will I have to go back to work ?
The 1.5 million people in England classified as being at high-risk if they catch coronavirus were advised not to leave their homes for 12 weeks from 23 March .
They included people who have received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Faye Law , senior adviser and conciliator at the Advisory , Conciliation and Arbitration Service ( Acas ) says these people , and millions of others considered extremely vulnerable , are not expected to return to their workplace .
Separately , people who are at-risk - but did not receive a letter from the government encouraging them to shield for 12 weeks - could have to return to work , but Ms Law says their employer should ensure strict social distancing rules are in place .
Can my boss make me work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rice-Birchall , from Eversheds Sutherland , thinks it would be difficult for an employer to force people to return to an office if they have shown that they can do their job from home .
However , those who are told to go in will not be entitled to sick pay if they choose to stay at home because they are worried about contracting the virus , he says .
`` Somebody that 's vulnerable at home is n't sick , '' he says .
At the moment , government advice to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most employment contracts , which require us to go to work , says Mr Rice-Birchall .
But David D'Souza from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development says his organisation has been told about employers forcing people to work .
`` That is of huge concern in terms of people 's physical and mental wellbeing , '' he says .
`` And whilst it 's understandable that organisations are trying to sustain themselves , doing that by having people working under conditions of duress is not what you would want to see in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work should only be done if these criteria can be met : It 's necessary , it 's safe , and it 's mutually agreed '' .
Tim Sharp , from the Trades Union Congress , says forcing people to return to work like that could put employers on the wrong side of the law .
For example , you 're not required to work if you hold `` a reasonable belief that there 's a serious and imminent threat '' to your health , he says .
What can I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to my work site ?
Both Ms Law and Mr Rice-Birchall said employees should speak to their bosses in the first instance if workplace social distancing is n't being adhered to .
Mr Rice-Birchall said he expects a rise in employment disputes between employees who do n't feel safe at work and employers who argue that their roles can only be done on-site .
In these cases , Mr Rice-Burchill said disputes would arise if workers believe they are entitled to leave a site if they do n't feel safe .
`` To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work if there has been an obvious disregard for what the government wants employers to implement , for example social distancing , '' he said .
The government says if employees remain unhappy with the social distancing in place at work , they should report it to their local authority or the Health and Safety Executive who can force an employer to take further action .
Which workers are likely to return to work first ?
The Prime Minister encouraging construction workers and those on factory lines back to work was expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply impossible to do remotely .
Workers in those sectors will likely to return to work in the coming days and weeks , according to Charlie Netherton , from Marsh Risk Consulting .
At the other end of the spectrum , professional services firms have proved they can operate quite effectively with the majority working from home .
As a result , Mr Netherton says the government is not likely to prioritise getting office workers back to their desks .
But the picture becomes complicated in the entertainment and retail sectors , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comfortable returning to shops , bars and restaurants .
`` I suspect a number of people will be cautious , '' Mr Netherton says questioning whether it would be economically viable for restaurants to open their doors again , even if they were allowed to do so .
`` Retail organisations are keen to start selling again , the challenge they have is understanding when the customers will return , '' says Mr D'Souza from the CIPD .
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Coronavirus restrictions mean the work of many firms has come to a standstill .
Pubs , restaurants , cafes , travel firms and estate agents are among those hit .
The Government says about 800,000 employers have reported furloughing workers since 20 April , when the programme started .
Some firms have forced staff to choose between working for 80 % of their salary or being furloughed .
Companies do n't have to keep on any employees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use these payments to subsidise redundancy packages .
The hope is that by the time the scheme ends , restrictions will have lifted and businesses can start paying full salaries again .
But employers could face allegations of discrimination if they only keep on staff who worked through the crisis , according to Ms Law .
`` You could find it indirectly discriminates on the basis of disability , because people might be more likely to choose furlough as an option because they 've got an underlying health condition , '' she says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex discrimination because it 's more likely the case that it 's the woman in a household that stays at home with the children . ''
If my children are still at home , can I be forced to go to work ?
Boris Johnson was clear on Monday that if schools are not open and furloughed workers can not get childcare , then employers should not expect staff to return .
He called it an `` obvious barrier to their ability to get back to work '' .
While this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go to work , Mr Johnson said parents and guardians who are prevented from returning `` must be defended and protected on that basis '' .
So , the guidance would seem to be that employers can not force a return if there is no provision for children .
It is likely that childcare issues will continue for a few more weeks at least .
Primary schools are not expected to start re-opening fully until next month .
And Monday 's return-to-work government documents warned it may be necessary for childcare providers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that safety is prioritised .
For Neil Leitch , chief executive of the Early Years Alliance , the situation still remains far too `` vague '' for parents and the childcare sector .
`` Nurseries , pre-schools and childminders need a clear plan of action on how they are going to be supported , both practically and financially , to reopen as lockdown eases , '' he said .

Should I be working from home now? Published 31 January 2022
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Scotland and England have lifted their guidance to work from home.
However, people in Northern Ireland and Wales are still advised to work remotely where possible.
What are the work from home rules?
In England the government is no longer asking people to work from home. It had previously asked people to do so, to help tackle the spread of Omicron.
In Scotland, similar guidance has now been relaxed. The government wants firms to let workers return gradually - allowing them to spend some time in the office and some time at home.
In Northern Ireland, current guidance is to work from home where you can. Offices no longer need to take reasonable measures for 2m (6ft) social distancing, although risk assessments should still be carried out.
In Wales, the government says it remains important to work from home if you can. A legal restriction to work from home unless unavoidable - with £60 fines for anyone who did not comply - has been scrapped.
What do firms have to do to keep workers safe?
Employers are asked to follow official safety guidance and carry out Covid risk assessments for those staff who are in the office.
Safety measures can include:
improving ventilation
additional cleaning
turning away people with Covid
There is more detailed advice for some industries - including construction, hospitality and manufacturing, plus specific advice for employers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Face-coverings remain mandatory for staff and customers in shops and on public transport across the UK, apart from England.
Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland have Covid passport schemes which are partly designed to protect staff who work in hospitality and events.
If employees feel unsafe, they can raise concerns with their local authority, Citizens Advice or the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Does working from home help stop Covid?
Working from home is one of the most effective ways to reduce exposure to Covid, according to the government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage).
It greatly limits face-to-face contact - both with colleagues and on public transport.
How safe is commuting by public transport?
Much of the risk depends on how crowded it is and your distance from other people.
Wearing a mask helps, as does keeping windows open, and avoiding peak journey times where possible.
How many people have been working from home?


bbcuk--2020-05-12--'Even in a pandemic they're still moving drugs'

The lockdown has meant fewer people moving around outside , and police have reported that has made it easier to @ @ @ @ @ .
It has also resulted in the people dealing drugs spending longer at home , @ @ @ @ @ worker , that has given them time to reflect on their involvement .
The BBC @ @ @ @ @ with officers before coronavirus restrictions were announced , and spoke to people after the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ the drugs trade .

The lockdown has meant fewer people moving around outside, and police have reported that has made it easier to spot criminals and make arrests.
It has also resulted in the people dealing drugs spending longer at home, and according to one youth worker, that has given them time to reflect on their involvement.
The BBC's Danny Shaw went out with officers before coronavirus restrictions were announced, and spoke to people after the restrictions about how they have impacted the drugs trade.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Mum 'grateful' for maternity hospital measures

A mum of a newborn child has praised the work of a specialist maternity hospital during the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ Scarlett at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge , but new rules meant the father was @ @ @ @ @ at the birth and stay for two hours after .
Strict coronavirus guidelines have been @ @ @ @ @ work and the clothes they wear has changed .
Despite the changes to procedures , @ @ @ @ @ `` really grateful '' the hospital had plans in place to stop the spread .
@ @ @ @ @ from across the East of England

A mum of a newborn child has praised the work of a specialist maternity hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
Alina Ghergheleuca gave birth to Scarlett at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge, but new rules meant the father was only allowed to be present at the birth and stay for two hours after.
Strict coronavirus guidelines have been introduced meaning the way midwives work and the clothes they wear has changed.
Despite the changes to procedures, Ms Ghergheleuca said she was "really grateful" the hospital had plans in place to stop the spread.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Newspaper headlines: 'Flexible' lockdown and 'no clear direction'

`` Johnson under attack for risking staff safety , in back-to-work dash '' is the front-page headline on the Financial Times .
It says the prime minister has been criticised by Labour and some unions for encouraging people working in manufacturing and construction to go back to their jobs , without ensuring their safety on public transport and in their workplaces .
The FT 's leader says Mr Johnson 's approach suggests a `` cavalier attitude towards the welfare of blue-collar workers '' .
The headline on the front of the Daily Mirror is a direct message to Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Its opinion column states that `` the fight against coronavirus has tragically become a class war '' .
It acknowledges that some employers will be responsible and safeguard their staff .
But it goes on to warn that `` there will be exploitative bosses who cut corners or do nothing '' .
The Daily Telegraph highlights the prime minister 's response to those criticising the new rules as contradictory - that the public should `` use good , solid common sense '' .
There 's a column by the former Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Mr Johnson 's latest slogan , `` stay alert '' , has gone down badly because his original one , `` stay at home '' , was so good .
He invites readers to consider how people would have reacted if , during the Brexit referendum , `` take back control '' had been changed to `` take back a bit of influence '' .
The Guardian 's headline is `` Johnson providing no clear direction on lockdown exit '' .
Its leader argues that after several days of `` mixed messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minister urgently needs to come up with a plan which the country `` can understand and unite around '' .
The website Huffpost UK examines what it calls the `` 24 calamitous hours '' in which Mr Johnson 's message `` unravelled '' .
It casts an eye over the social media response to Sunday night 's speech and the government 's subsequent updates .
Among the highlights of the reaction , it believes , is a satirical video posted by the comedian , Matt Lucas .
In it , he impersonates the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't go to work , go to work .
Go outside , do n't go outside ... and then we will or wo n't , something or other . ''
On its front page , the Daily Mail celebrates a more positive aspect of the plan to ease lockdown restrictions - the fact that relatives who do n't live together will be able to see each other once again .
The headline is `` We ARE going to meet again '' .
The Sun takes the story further , reporting on plans for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with `` hugs for grandkids from the 1st of June '' .
Both the Daily Telegraph and the Sun suggest the chancellor , Rishi Sunak , is to announce that the government 's coronavirus furlough scheme is to be extended until September .
It was originally due to run until the end of June .
The Telegraph says during that period the taxpayer will cover 60 % of wages , instead of the current 80 % .
The Sun reports that staff who return to their jobs part-time will still qualify for payments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Businesses , saying this will be vital to keep many firms afloat .
Under the headline `` Great lockdown divide '' , the Daily Mail reveals that different parts of England could emerge from the restrictions at different times .
This would depend , it explains , on where the virus flares up , so , for example , Newcastle would not have to tighten its measures if there was a fresh outbreak in Cornwall .
The Daily Express is surprised by a suggestion from the government - that it is considering using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
An expert tells the paper that , although the infection can be detected in sewage , it breaks down in water more easily than other viruses , so this may not be the best way to trace it .
There 's a warning in the Times that the battle to contain the dangerous invasive plant , giant hogweed , may have been lost .
The plant , which was brought into Britain in the 19th Century , secretes chemicals which can cause serious burns .
The Times reports that it has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It explains that scientists think this year 's flooding may have carried seeds downstream to new areas , and the warm weather has helped the species to thrive .
Finally , the Guardian reports that the guitar used by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana 's famous `` MTV Unplugged in New York '' concert is to go under the hammer .
The performance took place in 1993 , five months before the singer died at the age of 27 .
The paper says the instrument will be auctioned in Los Angeles next month @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 1m .

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


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Bus firms face struggle as lockdown eases

Bus operators face a challenge to restore services for returning workers amid union claims lockdown easing plans had caused `` chaos and panic '' .
With fewer passengers allowed on each bus and the government encouraging people to avoid public transport , firms say fares will not cover their costs .
Unions are also concerned about safety amid reports of higher death rates linked to Covid-19 among male drivers .
The government says it will work with bus operators .
How many buses are running ?
The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK ( CPT ) said bus operators were running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about 10 % of the passengers they would expect at this time of year .
Bristol bus operator First West of England is running two buses in tandem on some peak routes to boost seat numbers while social distancing is in place , according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service .
Boss James Freeman : `` We 've tried to reorganise the business to face the challenge of how we protect people from coronavirus at the same time as providing a minimum level of service for the people who need to travel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't got any other form of transport .
There are n't that many - patronage is down to about 8 % .
`` Buses are still running from first thing in the morning to late at night .
Most are completely empty .
It 's turned our world upside down . ''
Social distancing would differ depending on the layout of buses , but might typically involve passengers only sitting in window seats with a row 's gap between them , the CPT said .
In that scenario , `` farebox revenue would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's costs '' , the CPT said , and it would `` need some form of investment from central government to make that work '' .
First West said it was trialling signs to advise passengers on where to sit and will be taping off some areas - steps that limit the number of passengers buses can carry .
Mr Freeman said : `` There are 20 seats on a double decker .
That should reassure people there wo n't be someone sitting behind them , breathing down their neck . ''
Transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ requirement to keep 2m social distancing wherever possible meant the bus network would only be able to carry around 13-15 % of the normal number of passengers even when all services were operating again .
Its advice to passengers who can not avoid using public transport is to travel outside of peak times , wear a face `` covering '' , carry a hand sanitiser and wash hands before and after travel .
Transport Salaried Staffs ' Association ( TSSA ) union general secretary Manuel Cortes said Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's announcement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to return to work , but discouraging the use of public transport had caused `` chaos and panic '' .
`` Frankly , it 's dangerous and will put the lives of bus drivers , and all public transport workers , at risk , '' he said .
London bus driver Johnie MeHarry is a senior shop steward for his branch of the Unite union .
Though he has been driving throughout the pandemic , he says he has only just been issued with a face mask .
Mr MeHarry says he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the window open and washing his hands regularly .
`` Drivers are worried it 's going to be overcrowded , '' the father-of-two , 39 , said .
`` It 's already happening on a lot of routes .
`` The more people there is on the bus , the more risk there is of contamination .
`` What we are calling for is a fully-sealed-off cab , '' he said .
`` TfL is working on this , but it wo n't be in place for tomorrow when this increase is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said central London routes had been quiet during the lockdown , though he expects that to change over the coming weeks .
Despite his fears , Mr MeHarry said he was still proud to be keeping the health workforce moving .
Mike Brown , London 's transport commissioner , said : `` Our intention is to progressively build up service levels to as close to pre-pandemic levels as possible , but it is clear life simply wo n't be swiftly returning to what it was before .
`` The travel demand challenge facing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games due to the national requirement to maintain 2m distance between passengers wherever possible . ''
First West 's Mr Freeman said : `` With the number of the passengers dropping , they have taken a large chunk of revenue .
Most costs are being met from the public purse .
`` When the lockdown is relaxed we 're expecting to be asked to put on as much as 80 % of the service back on .
It can only be done if central government is willing to pay . ''
Robert Williams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` There is a balance of need between domestic and economic necessities and minimising the transmission of the virus .
`` We would n't be providing services if we felt it was fundamentally unsafe , but we also ca n't run services at a loss . ''
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"When the lockdown is relaxed we're expecting to be asked to put on as much as 80% of the service back on. It can only be done if central government is willing to pay."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: House moves and viewings to resume in England

House moves and viewings will be able to resume again in England from Wednesday , under new UK government coronavirus rules .
The changes were contained in the updated lockdown regulations presented to Parliament on Tuesday .
Buyers and renters had previously been urged to delay moving while the `` stay at home '' advice was in place .
Lockdown measures are being eased across England from Wednesday after more than seven weeks of restrictions .
It comes as a further 627 people died in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus , taking the total number of deaths recorded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme to pay the wages of workers on leave because of the pandemic will be extended to October .
• How many confirmed cases are there in your area ?
Under the new lockdown regulations tabled by the government , moving home will be allowed again , as will visiting estate agents and letting agents .
Potential buyers and renters will also be allowed to visit show homes and view houses on the market to let or buy .
Anyone who has already bought a new home will be able to visit it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Property website Zoopla had previously estimated around that some 373,000 property sales had been put on hold during lockdown - with a total value of £82bn .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said those `` waiting patiently to move can now do so '' as long as it is carried out under social distancing and safety rules .
Mr Jenrick said the government 's `` step-by-step plan '' will enable people `` to move home safely , covering each aspect of the sales and letting process , from viewings to removals '' .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland and Northern Ireland remain shut .
Home viewings are not permitted under lockdown regulations , and their land registries are either running a reduced service or are not registering transactions .
The updated regulations , presented to Parliament by Health Secretary Matt Hancock , also allow people in England to leave their homes to collect goods ordered from businesses and travel to waste or recycling centres .
It is part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's `` conditional plan '' - which he outlined on Sunday - to reopen society , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they could not work from home .
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The regulations say people will be permitted to visit a `` public open space for the purposes of open-air recreation to promote their physical or mental health or emotional wellbeing '' .
This means that people can simply visit or spend time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As the government has indicated , people can go outdoors with other members of their household , alone or with one other person from a different household .
• All you need to know about new lockdown measures • Who am I allowed to meet now ?
The regulations list definitions of `` public open space '' which include open country , access land , public gardens and recreation areas .
Garden centres and outdoor sports courts may now open under the new regulations , but playgrounds can not .

The regulations say people will be permitted to visit a "public open space for the purposes of open-air recreation to promote their physical or mental health or emotional wellbeing". This means that people can simply visit or spend time in an outdoor place without having to exercise.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--UK furlough scheme extended by four months

The UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be extended to October , Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said .
Mr Sunak confirmed that employees will continue to receive 80 % of their monthly wages up to £2,500 .
But he said the government will ask companies to `` start sharing '' the cost of the scheme from August .
A quarter of the workforce , some 7.5 million people , are now covered by the scheme , which has cost £14bn a month .
The chancellor said that from August , the scheme would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the country but with greater flexibility to support the transition back to work .
Employers currently using the scheme will then be able to bring furloughed employees back part-time .
Mr Sunak will attempt slowly to reduce the cost to the taxpayer of the subsidy scheme , but full details are still to be worked out .
However , sources have told the BBC the Treasury stills expects to be paying more than half the costs between August and October .
Later on Tuesday , in an interview with the BBC , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` breaks my heart '' , adding : `` That 's why I 'm working night and day to limit the amount of job losses . ''
Mr Sunak told the Commons said : `` I 'm extending the scheme because I wo n't give up on the people who rely on it .
`` Our message today is simple : we stood behind Britain 's workers and businesses as we came into this crisis , and we will stand behind them as we come through the other side . ''
There has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scheme , and last week Mr Sunak said it could not continue in its current form .
However , he was under pressure to announce changes soon to avoid a so-called `` cliff edge '' in which employers begin mass redundancies .
Any company seeking to cut more than 100 jobs must run a 45-day consultation , meaning 18 May was the last date employers could start this process before the furlough scheme ended in June .
The chancellor rejected suggestions some people might get `` addicted '' to furlough if it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the furlough scheme wants to be on this scheme , '' the chancellor said .
`` People up and down this country believe in the dignity of their work , going to work , providing for their families , it 's not their fault their business has been asked to close or asked to stay at home . ''
• What does it mean if I 've been furloughed by work ?
• Why payday is different during the crisis • PM 'not expecting ' flood of people back to work Shadow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changes , saying `` at least we are moving in the right direction '' .
But she said the `` big elephant in the room '' is over what the government 's employer contribution will involve , adding that the `` critical point is that any changes to the scheme must not result in any spike in unemployment '' .
Despite the extension of the furlough scheme , Patrick Langmaid said it 's still unlikely to stop him making people redundant from his Mother Ivey 's Bay holiday park , at Padstow .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine still working .
The handful of staff he would usually employ seasonally he has let go .
`` There is no income - and huge costs , '' he says .
`` We are very worried about how we , as employers , are going to make contributions through August , September and October [ when employers will be expected to share the costs of the scheme ] '' , he said .
`` I am very , very worried about how I am going to cope in the winter .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there will have to be redundancies , '' he says .
He reckons four or five jobs may have to go , depending how long the lockdown lasts .
Dealing with redundancy is `` horrible '' , he says , adding : `` It is really not a nice time to be running a business . ''
Businesses largely welcomed the extension , with business group the British Chambers of Commerce saying the move would bring `` significant relief '' to employers and workers , And Stephen Phipson , chief executive of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would avoid `` a looming cliff edge triggering significant redundancies for many companies and recognises the need for greater flexibility as the economy fires up . ''
However , he warned that there was no `` silver bullet '' and that both government and industry would have to be flexible .
There was also support from the TUC , with general secretary Frances O'Grady saying the extension `` will be a big relief for millions '' .
But she added : `` As the economic consequences of Covid-19 become clear , unions will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure everyone has a decent job . ''
Paul Johnson , director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies economic think tank , estimates the scheme will have cost nearly £100bn by October .
It is thought that about 935,000 businesses signed up for the scheme in total .
Reports of the demise of the furlough scheme have been somewhat exaggerated .
It was never going to be scrapped , especially after the Bank of England stressed the scheme 's importance for economic recovery .
Over a quarter of all jobs - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - are now paid for by the taxpayer , potentially for eight months .
After that , the level of subsidy from taxpayer will be lowered , with employers expected to pay a contribution .
By August , the scheme could start to look quite similar to longer standing wage subsidy schemes seen in continental Europe .
The cost of the scheme to date is already over £10bn .
This extension will be tens of billions more , but difficult to put a precise number on this given the lack of detail on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yes .
But what is also costly is letting unemployment sky rocket , as , without the extension , many businesses would have begun 45-day redundancy consultations this week .
The question now is how many businesses still see this as a bridge to some sort of normality where furloughed staff can be phased back into their old jobs .
Unfortunately some in industries which will not return to normal have already started to fire staff .
This announcement buys most workers more time .
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"Nobody who is on the furlough scheme wants to be on this scheme," the chancellor said. "People up and down this country believe in the dignity of their work, going to work, providing for their families, it's not their fault their business has been asked to close or asked to stay at home."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Premier League: Restrictions in place for team training under 'Project Restart'

Tackling will be banned , pitches disinfected and players restricted to groups of five when the Premier League starts a first phase of team training .
Official protocols sent to players and managers on Tuesday and obtained by the BBC reveal that social distancing must be `` strictly observed '' .
Corner-flags , balls , cones , goalposts and even playing surfaces will be disinfected after each session .
League bosses hope training can begin on Monday , restricted to 75 minutes .
Ongoing surveillance measures included in further guidance include twice-weekly testing , and a daily pre-training questionnaire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'health screening ' , players are also told a central register of Covid-19 test results ( subject to their consent and Professional Footballers ' Association agreement ) will need to be maintained .
Recommended `` control measures '' include `` meticulous personal hygiene and use of PPE [ personal protective equipment ] , no congregation in communal areas , including but not limited to medical rooms and gym areas '' .
Under further stringent rules , players are told they can not share transport with anyone to and from the training ground , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Team vehicles and public transport should not be used .
Players are being consulted on proposed medical protocols for a return to training by the PFA .
They have been given a condensed version of a 40-page document for them to digest .
The BBC understands the PFA has heard from a number of players , especially those who have underlying health conditions like asthma or who are from black and minority ethnic ( Bame ) backgrounds , that they have real concerns about returning to playing .
Black men and women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus as white people in England and Wales , according to the Office for National Statistics .
The draft protocols refer to `` additional risk assessment and precautions required for players at increased risk ( co-morbidity ) '' .
On Wednesday , there will be a meeting between players , the Premier League , medical staff and the PFA .
Government approval will need to be granted before teams can continue to the next stage of training , when contact would be permitted .
Troy Townsend , from equality and inclusion organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Palace and England winger Andros Townsend , says he understands players ' concerns over the risk a return to action in the near future could represent to not only themselves but also their families .
Townsend told BBC Sport : `` I love watching my son play football , I love watching his team play and I love every aspect of what football brings , but these are uncertain times and ultimately I do n't want to be watching him with worry right across my face .
`` I do n't think I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if we do go back anytime soon because you are worried about what he is walking away from and what he may be opening his family up to too .
`` If I am concerned about that it has to be a worry for any parent or any person connected to a player that may have to put themselves in that situation , which is a situation of worry . ''
Townsend is also concerned by the increased risk the virus appears to pose to people who are from Bame backgrounds , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season if player safety can not be assured .
He added : `` Unfortunately we have seen some stats come out where it seems more people from the black and minority ethnic communities have been affected by the virus , which puts another worry mark on the lines on my head .
`` I just can not visualise watching players out on a football pitch and particularly my own son while this uncertainty continues , I can not see it .
`` If that means we have to shut up shop - null @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather that than put people at risk or lose lives unnecessarily . ''
What happens next ?
• Thursday , 14 May : Meetings between Premier League and PFA/LMA about medical protocols • Thursday , 14 May : Meeting between Culture Secretary and football authorities • Monday , 18 May : Premier League players may return to initial group training under socially distancing protocols • 25 May : Uefa deadline for leagues to have finalised plan for restarting seasons • 1 June : Government date for possible return of elite sport behind closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League aiming to return with first fixture

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Premier League bosses hope that training can begin on Monday
Tackling will be banned, pitches disinfected and players restricted to groups of five when the Premier League starts a first phase of team training.
Official protocols sent to players and managers on Tuesday and obtained by the BBC reveal that social distancing must be "strictly observed".
Corner-flags, balls, cones, goalposts and even playing surfaces will be disinfected after each session.
League bosses hope training can begin on Monday, restricted to 75 minutes.
Ongoing surveillance measures included in further guidance include twice-weekly testing, and a daily pre-training questionnaire and temperature check.
Under a section titled 'health screening', players are also told a central register of Covid-19 test results (subject to their consent and Professional Footballers' Association agreement) will need to be maintained.
They are also informed that "although Covid-19 will lead to minor illness in the majority, there are additional aspects of this infection that must be considered prior to players resuming high-intensity or high-volume exercise".
Specific assessments that may be considered for players who contract the disease include tests for any heart or lung complications.
Recommended "control measures" include "meticulous personal hygiene and use of PPE [personal protective equipment], no congregation in communal areas, including but not limited to medical rooms and gym areas".
Under further stringent rules, players are told they cannot share transport with anyone to and from the training ground, and vehicle interiors should be cleaned regularly. Team vehicles and public transport should not be used.
Players are being consulted on proposed medical protocols for a return to training by the PFA. They have been given a condensed version of a 40-page document for them to digest.
The BBC understands the PFA has heard from a number of players, especially those who have underlying health conditions like asthma or who are from black and minority ethnic (Bame) backgrounds, that they have real concerns about returning to playing.
Black men and women are nearly twice as likely to die with coronavirus as white people in England and Wales, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The draft protocols refer to "additional risk assessment and precautions required for players at increased risk (co-morbidity)".
On Wednesday, there will be a meeting between players, the Premier League, medical staff and the PFA.
Government approval will need to be granted before teams can continue to the next stage of training, when contact would be permitted.
'I wouldn't feel comfortable watching football with current risk'
'I can't visualise watching my son play during this uncertainty' - Kick It Out's Troy Townsend
Troy Townsend, from equality and inclusion organisation Kick It Out and father of Crystal Palace and England winger Andros Townsend, says he understands players' concerns over the risk a return to action in the near future could represent to not only themselves but also their families.
Townsend told BBC Sport: "I love watching my son play football, I love watching his team play and I love every aspect of what football brings, but these are uncertain times and ultimately I don't want to be watching him with worry right across my face.
"I don't think I could watch the game comfortably any more if we do go back anytime soon because you are worried about what he is walking away from and what he may be opening his family up to too.
"If I am concerned about that it has to be a worry for any parent or any person connected to a player that may have to put themselves in that situation, which is a situation of worry."
Townsend is also concerned by the increased risk the virus appears to pose to people who are from Bame backgrounds, and says he would reluctantly accept cancelling the season if player safety cannot be assured.
He added: "Unfortunately we have seen some stats come out where it seems more people from the black and minority ethnic communities have been affected by the virus, which puts another worry mark on the lines on my head.
"I just cannot visualise watching players out on a football pitch and particularly my own son while this uncertainty continues, I cannot see it.
"If that means we have to shut up shop - null and void - then unfortunately I would rather that than put people at risk or lose lives unnecessarily."
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bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Royal Family thanks world's nurses in video calls

The Queen and senior royals have called healthcare workers around the world to mark International Nurses Day amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The Prince of Wales , the Duchess of Cornwall , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge , the Princess Royal , the Countess of Wessex and Princess Alexandra took part in the tributes .
Prince Charles thanked nurses for their `` diligence '' and `` courage '' .
While Camilla said : `` Extraordinary times call for extraordinary people . ''
In a video montage released by Kensington Palace on social media , many nurses were seen wearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ royals about the impact of Covid-19 .
In one call , the Duchess of Cambridge said : `` I do n't know how you manage to do this and keep the show on the road despite the extra pressures you 're all under and the challenging conditions - it 's just shown how vital the role that nurses play across the world .
You should be so proud of the work that you do . ''
At the beginning of the video , the Queen can be heard speaking to Prof Kathleen McCourt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Midwives Federation .
After being greeted by Prof McCourt with a `` Good afternoon , Your Majesty '' , the Queen says : `` This is rather an important day ... because obviously they 've [ nurses ] had a very important part to play recently . ''
The palace believes it could be the first time audio of a phone call made by the Queen has been released .
In a different call , the heir to the throne , Prince Charles , said : `` My family and I want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to nursing and midwifery staff across the country and indeed the world . ''
Catherine and Sophie spoke together with nurses in India , Australia , Malawi , Cyprus , the Bahamas and Sierra Leone , as well as in the UK .
Sophie told some of them : `` I hope you 're feeling some of the love as well . ''
The pair spoke with nurses whose specialisms included maternal health , HIV , mental health , women 's health and ophthalmology .
Anita Kamara , a nurse at the women @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Having the future Queen and the countess speak to us today was really special . ''
The calls were organised by Nursing Now , a global campaign to raise the status and profile of nursing , of which Catherine is patron .
It comes as the head of NHS England , Sir Simon Stevens , said there had been a surge in interest in nursing as a career since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis .
Sir Simon said there had been a three-fold increase in the number of people clicking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ careers website , adding that any new recruits would be welcome .

In one call, the Duchess of Cambridge said: "I don't know how you manage to do this and keep the show on the road despite the extra pressures you're all under and the challenging conditions - it's just shown how vital the role that nurses play across the world. You should be so proud of the work that you do."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Rees-Mogg wants MPs back to 'set example'

MPs should return to the Commons to vote in person in the next few weeks to `` set an example '' to the rest of the country , Jacob-Rees Mogg has said .
The Commons leader was speaking after MPs made history by voting remotely for the first time .
But Mr Rees-Mogg said virtual voting was likely to come to an end next Wednesday , when MPs break for Whitsun .
When they return , on 2 June , he wanted to move `` as quickly as possible '' to `` physical ways of working '' .
For centuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vote by walking through the Commons division lobbies .
Social distancing rules mean there can only be about 50 MPs in the Commons chamber at a time - so many have been using video conferencing to take part in debates from home .
• MPs to vote remotely for first time Now , after extensive trials to ensure the system is secure they are able to vote electronically too .
At 17:45 BST on Tuesday , they made history by selecting either `` aye '' or `` no '' on their phones and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a piece of legislation , just whether or not they believed the House had considered Covid-19 following a two-day debate on the pandemic .
They approved the motion by 363 votes to 248 , a majority of 115 .
Mr Rees-Mogg extended remote voting to 20 May , by renewing a temporary standing order , but he told MPs he did not expect to do so again .
He said virtual working was not an effective way to hold the government to account - and was no substitute for the `` cut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is clear that soon Parliament must set an example of how we move back gradually to a fully-functioning country again .
Our constituents would expect nothing less .
`` So while we must move in step with public health guidance , it is vital that when we are asking other people to work and go to their places of work if they can not do so from home we should not be the ones who are exempt from that .
`` Indeed , we should be leading by example . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ said ending `` the successful hybrid virtual system flies in the face of the government 's own public health advice and its message to work from home where possible '' .
`` The priority must be protecting the health and well-being of all those who work in parliament , '' the spokesperson added .
`` Ministers must publish the public health advice as a matter of urgency . ''
In the debate , the SNP 's Tommy Shepherd , appearing via an occasionally shaky video link , called for electronic voting to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were against it of `` making a fetish of 19th Century traditions '' .
He said Westminster should set an example by cancelling the Whitsun recess and moving to online proceedings , like the Scottish Parliament .
But Conservative MP Sir Charles Walker , speaking in the chamber , said : `` This is where Parliament should be and I am afraid that we are in danger of bringing ourselves into disrepute . ''
Raising health and safety concerns , Labour 's Chris Elmore said : `` What assessment has he ( Jacob @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in order to be able to come back into the chamber ? ''
In response , Mr Rees-Mogg said : `` The coming back will be based on advice from Public Health England , [ it ] will maintain social distancing . ''
Instead of the traditional cries of `` aye '' and `` no '' - and the Speaker 's shouted instruction to `` clear the lobbies '' - the first electronic vote got under way with a few strokes of a laptop keyboard by the Commons clerk .
MPs were given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the secure MemberHub system .
The result was announced by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle during the debate that followed .
MPs took to social media to describe the experience .
Conservative Tom Tugendhat posted a video of himself walking with his children , noting : `` One of the upsides is I 'm walking along the path to take the kids to the swings and I 've just voted .
That 's not bad . ''
The SNP 's Stewart McDonald replied on Twitter : `` Mine was with cheese . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not take part in the electronic vote while Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer did , voting against the motion with his party colleagues .

"So while we must move in step with public health guidance, it is vital that when we are asking other people to work and go to their places of work if they cannot do so from home we should not be the ones who are exempt from that.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--MPs urge UK ban on chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef

Hormone-fed beef and chlorine-washed chicken should remain banned in England after Brexit , the government has been warned .
Ministers say the issue will be dealt with in the upcoming Trade Bill .
But opponents of these practices say that could lead to farm standards being bargained away in negotiations .
Instead , they want ministers to guarantee food standards in the Agriculture Bill , which returns to the House of Commons on Wednesday .
Some Conservative MPs have joined up with the opposition to demand protection for England 's farmers from lower standard produce from countries like the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beef with hormones and wash chickens with chlorine solution in order to maximise productivity .
But both of these practices are currently banned in the EU .
The US demands that ban should be lifted .
• US firms seek changes to UK beef standards The issue is part of a great upheaval in UK farm and countryside policy – the biggest since World War II .
The UK government wants to shift farm grants to reward activities that enhance the environment .
Its opponents are concerned at the lack of clarity over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and want the changes to be delayed .
Minsters are likely to suffer huge pressure in the Commons on the question of food import standards .
They face almost identical amendments to the Bill from some Conservative back-benchers ; the Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( Efra ) Select Committee ; and the Labour and Liberal Democrat front benches .
They are all calling for a level playing field on food standards .
Jyoti Fernandes , from the Landworkers ' Alliance , a union of farmers and other land-based workers , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historic moment to make or break our food system .
“ If we don ’ t protect our farms from being undercut by cheap imports and make a firm commitment to supporting our farmers through this transition , we can wave goodbye to a humane and ecological domestic food supply for future generations . ''
Sally-Ann Spence , from the Nature Friendly Farming Network , runs a farm in Wiltshire .
She said : “ As a farmer doing my best to protect our precious natural environment and heritage , the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In the UK , we are striving to deliver healthy food at world-leading standards whilst managing the land for wildlife and public goods .
“ I urge MPs to safeguard our high environmental and animal welfare standards in trade law.
” With its huge majority , the government is not thought to be in danger of losing key votes .
But Neil Parish , Conservative chair of the Efra committee , said : “ We ( Tories ) put high welfare standards in our manifestoso people will be expecting us to deliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t allow any trade deal with the US , or anyone else , to undermine British food standards.
” The BBC has contacted the government for a comment .
Agricultural policies in the UK are devolved .

Its opponents are concerned at the lack of clarity over exactly how the transformation will happen, and want the changes to be delayed.


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Rihanna rockets onto Sunday Times Rich List

Rihanna has made her debut appearance on The Sunday Times Rich List , with an estimated fortune of £468 million .
The Bajan pop star , who now resides in London , overtakes Sirs Elton John and Mick Jagger to claim third place on the list of Britain 's richest musicians .
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul McCartney are joint first on the list , with fortunes of £800m apiece .
Rihanna 's earnings are largely due to the Fenty Beauty cosmetics brand , where her reported 15 % stake is worth £351m .
`` She somewhat caught us by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who compiles The Sunday Times ' annual list .
`` Very few people knew she was living in the UK until last summer .
Now she 's well placed to be the first musician to reach billionaire status in the UK , '' he tells the BBC .
Rihanna , who turned 32 in February , is a youthful exception amongst Britain 's richest musicians , most of whom found fame in the 1960s and 70s .
Amongst the top 40 highest-earners , only Ed Sheeran and Adele are younger , with fortunes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down the list , there are new entries for the next generation of pop stars , with Dua Lipa , 24 , and George Ezra , 26 , each said to be worth £16m .
Theatre impresario Lord Lloyd-Webber , 72 , is the only star on the list to see his valuation fall , with Watts calculating that the Covid-19 shutdown of theatres in the West End and Broadway has already wiped £20m off his fortune .
Sir Paul , by contrast , receives a £50m boost to his finances , thanks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first children 's book Hey Grandude !
, which topped the New York Times ' best-seller list last year .
Sir Elton 's farewell tour also added £40m to his fortune , putting him in fourth place ; while Rolling Stone Sir Mick comes fifth with £285m .
Ed Sheeran topped the young musicians ( aged 30 or under ) list , adding £40m to his overall wealth after completing a 255-date world tour last August .
Harry Styles took second place , with a fortune of £63m .
Eagle-eyed readers might spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Times ' rankings entirely , despite taking third place last year with earnings of £583m .
Their absence is solely due to coronavirus - as the pandemic has delayed the publication of the paper 's Irish Rich List .
When those figures are revealed later this year , the band is likely to knock Rihanna down to fourth place .
Nonetheless , Watts says that Rihanna 's presence is indicative of a `` seismic change '' in the make-up of the main Rich List which , since 1989 , had been identifying the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` The days when it was dominated by inherited wealth , the landed gentry and mass of largely white , middle-aged and elderly men , are changing , '' says Watts .
`` For example , we 've seen a big rise in the number of Asian entrepreneurs and in the number of self-made people .
`` Rihanna is , I think , a very good example of someone who 's come from a pretty tough upbringing in Barbados and who has a hunger and a determination to work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is one of her songs , is n't it ? ''
( It is ) .
Although Rihanna made her name in music , she has n't released an album since 2016 's Anti , instead concentrating on her fashion empire .
Fenty Beauty launched in September 2017 , and was designed to cater to a wider range of skin types and tones than typical cosmetic brands .
Thanks to the star 's endorsement , and her 82 million Instagram followers , it was an immediate success , racking up sales of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company is now valued at $ 3bn ( £2.4bn ) .
Rihanna also has a lingerie line , Savage X Fenty , and continues to receive royalties from hit songs like SOS , Umbrella and Only Girl In The World .
Her £468m fortune makes her the richest female musician not just in the UK , but the world - ahead of Madonna ( £462m ) , Celine Dion ( £365m ) and Beyoncé ( £325m ) .
Watts notes that musicians ' wealth `` held up better than many other ultra-high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months , but says the impact of cancelled tours could impact next year 's list .
`` Their fortunes have held up a little better this year because they 're coming off the back of big tours and their valuation is not affected by a plunging stock market , '' he says .
`` But next year I would expect , for a lot of these musicians , their wealth to flatline - and some of them may even have to dip into their reserves . ''
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"Rihanna is, I think, a very good example of someone who's come from a pretty tough upbringing in Barbados and who has a hunger and a determination to work, work work... which, I think, is one of her songs, isn't it?" (It is).


bbcuk--2020-05-13--Coronavirus: Coastal towns feel fear over lockdown easing

People in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire 's coastal communities say an influx of visitors would be a `` nightmare '' after a change in travel restrictions .
The new rules , which come into force on Wednesday , say day trips to outdoor open spaces are permitted , and do not limit the distance people can travel .
Those living in seaside towns fear the change could put their health at risk .
Most facilities , from public toilets to cafes , along the almost 100-mile ( 160km ) coastline remain closed .
Many of those who live along the coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable to serious complications if they are infected with coronavirus .
The over-60s represent about a third of the population in most of these seaside towns , according to the 2011 census .
Celia Barnes , a pensioner from Skegness , Lincolnshire , said she had been shielding for nine weeks and had not left her home .
She said : `` I have n't even seen my grandchildren who live in Skegness .
Now the beach is going to be open .
How is this fair that we will be inundated with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the virus ? ''
Scarborough council deputy leader Liz Colling added : `` We are already feeling quite vulnerable and we have worked hard to keep our infection rate low and we would like to keep it that way . ''
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• AVOIDING CONTACT : The rules on self-isolation and exercise • MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak '' Keep the visitors away and keep us safe , '' was the message from Ashley Collins from Ingoldmells ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prospect of people coming was a `` nightmare '' .
`` They do not know whether they have the virus or not and it creates huge anxiety for residents , '' he said , There are also questions about what visitors will do when they arrive .
`` People have to remember that there are no public toilets open ; there are no cafes open ; the car parks are not open , '' Liz Colling said .
Scarborough resident Emma Zochling said : `` That will end in everyone down on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ break the social distance rule , then everyone will start parking on residential streets .
`` People who live here will have to avoid going out where they live as it will no longer be safe to do so . ''
Shelagh Finley , a town councillor in Bridlington , tweeted her worries that people coming to the East Yorkshire town would not realise things were shut .
`` But most of all I worry that travel will spread the virus to our town , '' she said .
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She said: "I haven't even seen my grandchildren who live in Skegness. Now the beach is going to be open. How is this fair that we will be inundated with people flocking to the beach who might have the virus?"


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: McDonald's expands restaurant sites to be reopened

Fast-food giant McDonald 's has said it hopes to reopen all of its drive-through outlets in the UK and Ireland by early June .
Meanwhile , rival Burger King UK will offer delivery or drive-through service from 350 restaurants by 30 June .
The move comes as the government released new coronavirus guidance encouraging people to return to work if safe .
The fast food chains say service will be slower due to safety precautions .
McDonald 's will start by offering delivery only from 15 restaurants from Wednesday , and re-opening 30 drive-throughs from next week .
For this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain closed , so customers have to order using the Uber Eats app .
The chain will have a limited menu with a maximum spend of £25 per order or per car , and contactless payments are encouraged .
McDonald 's also warned customers that service `` will not be as quick as you might be used to '' .
The restaurant chain told the BBC it has placed a £25 cap on orders because of social distancing : `` During our pilot phases while we test our new safety procedures , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to meet customer demand as we will operate with fewer employees in our kitchens to enable social distancing . ''
Burger King UK , meanwhile , has been reopening its outlets in phases since 16 April , and says it will have reopened 350 restaurants - three-quarters of its outlets - by the end of June .
Like McDonald 's , the burger chain is serving a limited menu .
Customers have to order via food delivery mobile apps Just Eat and Deliveroo , even when visiting drive-through restaurants .
To enable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's has introduced several new measures in its restaurants : • Having fewer people in the kitchen and service areas , serving a reduced menu over reduced hours • Installing perspex screens in key locations in the kitchen and service areas • Providing staff with protective equipment such as gloves and face masks • Providing additional training on cleanliness practices , including increased frequency of hand washing and extra sanitising of touch points around the restaurant Burger King UK has also put in place several safety procedures after detailed testing of the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff , introducing stringent cleaning measures , and training staff in how to run kitchens hygienically while observing social distancing measures .
Food chains are slowly opening more outlets .
In early May , KFC said it would reopen 80 more restaurants for deliveries , after already opening 20 sites .
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The restaurant chain told the BBC it has placed a £25 cap on orders because of social distancing: "During our pilot phases while we test our new safety procedures, we will temporarily limit order sizes to allow us to meet customer demand as we will operate with fewer employees in our kitchens to enable social distancing."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Blue Peter: New presenter to be unveiled during lockdown

Blue Peter usually introduces its new presenters doing something dramatic and daring , like jumping out of a plane .
But on Thursday , its 39th presenter - Mwaka Mudenda - will be unveiled virtually from home due to the UK 's lockdown restrictions .
That does n't mean she wo n't face a challenge though - she will be tasked with breaking a surprise world record .
Mudenda , 25 , who described landing her new role as `` mind-blowing '' , wo n't find out what it is until her first show .
`` Despite lockdown , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind-the-scenes team that help run and deliver such a wonderful show - and I already feel like a big part of the Blue Peter family , '' Mudenda said .
`` I 'm so excited to begin my adventure , with all the fun challenges it has in store .
The chance to be a part of such a well-loved programme that has such an inspiring and creative young audience is a real blessing . ''
Mudenda - known as Mwaksy - will be joining fellow presenters Lindsey , Richie and Henry the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC in its sports department as an assistant producer in Salford when she was talent-spotted after appearing in some online sport videos .
The Londoner moved to Manchester to study anthropology before landing a job at the BBC two years ago .
Blue Peter editor Ellen Evans , says : `` It 's going to be an extraordinary launch for Mwaksy in extraordinary times , she has had to do her first show - and her first Blue Peter presenter challenge - from her home , but I have been blown away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her humour and her willingness to give things a go so she 'll fit perfectly with the Blue Peter family . ''
Mwaksy 's debut can be seen on CBBC on Thursday at 17:30 BST .
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Blue Peter editor Ellen Evans, says: "It's going to be an extraordinary launch for Mwaksy in extraordinary times, she has had to do her first show - and her first Blue Peter presenter challenge - from her home, but I have been blown away by her positivity, her warmth, her humour and her willingness to give things a go so she'll fit perfectly with the Blue Peter family."


bbcuk--2020-05-13--Coronavirus: Family of 14 say life in lockdown is 'calmer'

A family of 14 have said life under lockdown has been `` calmer and more sedate than normal everyday life '' .
The Shaw family live in a Victorian semi-detached house in Mapperley , Nottingham , with mum Stacy and dad Tom joined by 12 of their children .
Mr Shaw said while food shopping had become more difficult , the absence of a morning school run had led to a quieter start to the day .
And some siblings had even bonded well enough to build a PC together .
`` It 's been different , but probably not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said , adding they were all `` coping well '' under the circumstances .
The children living at home are aged between five and 23 , with two more of the Shaw brood already having flown the nest .
Mr Shaw said he did not know why they had ended up with such a large family , and despite lockdown logistical difficulties , things were running smoothly .
`` It is a lot quieter , calmer , and more sedate than normal everyday life , '' he said .
`` Usually the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day and there 's drop offs at three different schools which take up to an hour round trip for us both .
`` So life has slowed down a bit .
We start the day a bit later , there 's no rush and the children wake up at different times and we have a staggered start to the day . ''
Shopping for 14 must be stressful , surely ?
Mr Shaw said it did not feel like the family were `` living on top of each other '' but said working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trickier .
`` We used to shop three times a week , and now we 're trying to keep it to once a week , '' he said , '' They 're like a plague of locusts going through the kitchen at times - you can fill the fridge and it will be empty in two or three days .
`` We get through a lot of food so the shopping has freaked us out a bit . ''
How about leaving the house ?
Mr Shaw said they were effectively isolating and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekly shop , because of one of his children having a disability .
But he said having their own outdoor space had been a relief .
`` Luckily we have got a large yard or garden with swings , slides and badminton set up , '' he added .
`` I ca n't imagine how it must be for parents with children in a flat or a just a strip of concrete .
There 's nowhere for them to play . ''
And is it harmonious at home ?
Dad Tom said there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but some of the bonds had improved during the lockdown .
`` There 's always going to be the odd little argument , but there 's never any bloodshed , '' he said .
`` If anything there is more cohesion .
In the house there 's four of them into gaming so they have built a PC between them with spare parts and now they 're all gaming at one time . ''
His daughter Kelsey , aged 21 , said the lockdown had given her more time to reconnect with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Quite a bunch of them are more intelligent than I thought , '' she said .
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"If anything there is more cohesion. In the house there's four of them into gaming so they have built a PC between them with spare parts and now they're all gaming at one time."


bbcuk--2020-05-12--Coronavirus: Lockdown confusion at the borders

Lockdown rules are now different in England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland .
But where does that leave those who live on a border , or live in one country and work in another ?
In England 's northernmost town , Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland , some residents told us they felt torn .
Boris Johnson encouraged people in England who could not work from home to go back to work .
Yet over the border in Scotland , the message has remained `` stay at home '' .
Stephen Scott , chairman of Berwick Chamber of Commerce , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustration and confusion '' .
`` People may live in Berwick and work over the border , they may have friends and family who live over the border and of course the converse is true too , '' he said .
`` How do those people interpret the mixed messages , whether you go to work or you do n't go to work , whether you can see your mum and dad or you ca n't see your mum and dad ? ''
Rules have been relaxed in England , meaning people can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In Wales , people can not travel `` a significant distance '' from home .
Police forces have the power to fine people for making non-essential journeys and that includes those travelling from England into Wales .
In Chepstow in Monmouthshire - which borders Gloucestershire - Natalie Davies said she was concerned about the consequence of increased travel .
She said : `` If we have more freedom now potentially within two weeks from now the R rate could have increased greatly and then we are left with obviously more infection again in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down again into a much stricter lockdown . ''
The advice for people returning to work in England has been to avoid public transport because of social distancing .
Tim Melville , from environmental group Transition Chepstow , said he did not want to see a return of the commuter congestion through his town , known as the `` Gateway to Wales '' .
`` We 've seen how people work from home , not everyone can , '' he said .
`` But let 's try everyone working one or two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those times that people go to work , so that we do n't get that congestion , we do n't get that pollution . ''
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His wife Megan works as a teacher in the Wirral .
`` What are we supposed to do ? ''
he asked BBC Wales .
`` Listen to what our government says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers who could easily say that we have to go back to work ?
`` I tend to think that I 'll stay home because I do n't want to catch this thing ... but I do worry about those who must return to the workplace . ''
A UK government spokesman said the guidance on workplace safety in Wales and England was similar , and people could travel to work if they could not work from home .
In England , people can take `` unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tennis and fishing with members of their household .
But what does that mean for Llanymynech Golf Club in Shropshire , which has 15 holes in Wales and three in England ?
Wales Golf said courses in Wales `` must remain closed for now '' .
A statement from Llanymynech Golf Club said : `` We have many difficult decisions to make as a golf club in order just to survive , without having to deal with governing bodies that fail to agree on suitable , sensible guidelines that not only protect the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs . ''
It said the club was affiliated to the English Golf Union and its guidelines agreed with the government allowed `` a limited amount of golf to be played in a controlled and safe manner '' .
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She said: "If we have more freedom now potentially within two weeks from now the R rate could have increased greatly and then we are left with obviously more infection again in the area, we could go back down again into a much stricter lockdown."