It comes after accusations of mixed messages from ministers and follows the lead of around 120 countries - including Scotland. Enforcement will be carried out by police - not retail staff. Face coverings must be worn in shops and supermarkets in England from Friday 24 July, Boris Johnson has announced. Enforcement will be carried out by police - not retail staff - and anyone failing to wear a face covering while shopping will be subject to a fine of up to £100, or £50 if paid within 14 days. The rules to tackle coronavirus will be the same as those currently applicable on public transport in England, which means children under 11 and people with certain disabilities will be exempt. People who flout the rule face a £100 fine The wearing of face coverings became compulsory in Scotland last week and around 120 countries - including Germany, Spain, Italy and Greece - now require coverings to be worn in public places. Announcing the move, a Number 10 spokesperson said: "There is growing evidence that wearing a face covering in an enclosed space helps protect individuals and those around them from coronavirus. "The prime minister has been clear that people should be wearing face coverings in shops and we will make this mandatory from July 24." The decision, due to be outlined by Health Secretary Matt Hancock in a Commons statement on Tuesday afternoon, follows four days of conflicting statements from ministers and demands from opposition MPs for clarity.

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Graham Potter says Brighton must swiftly move on from successive home defeats to "the three best teams in the country" as they attempt to banish any lingering Premier League relegation fears. Brighton and Hove Albion suffered their third consecutive home defeat against Manchester City on Saturday night Albion were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City on Saturday evening on the back of Amex Stadium losses to Manchester United and champions Liverpool. Victories this weekend for Watford, West Ham, Bournemouth and Aston Villa also keeps life at the bottom end of the table far from certain. Brighton are five above the drop on 36 points with three matches remaining. West Ham and Watford are two below Albion, while Bournemouth are on 31 and Aston Villa with 30. Norwich's defeat to West Ham confirmed their relegation. Despite those setbacks, the Seagulls have been in decent form since top-flight action resumed and hold a healthy eight-point advantage over the drop zone going into their final three games. Seagulls boss Potter will not be satisfied until safety is mathematically assured and admits last weekend's 1-0 win at bottom club Norwich could prove crucial. "There's a big challenge when you play those types of teams so quickly and we just have to dust ourselves down," said Potter of the defeats to City, Liverpool and United. "The boys' character and resilience is there, we need to focus on the next three matches and try and get as many points as we can. "We knew it was going to be a challenge, that's why I think the Norwich one was such a big one for us in terms of getting the three points. "And then the quality of the opposition - the three best teams in the country - so of course they are going to test you psychologically and I think it's just about perspective all the time for us. "We still need points, from my perspective. We're still fighting for those. "We've got seven points post-lockdown and we have to try to focus on getting as many as we can from the remaining three." Brighton are bidding to secure a fourth successive season in the top flight following promotion in 2017. Albion travel along the south coast to Southampton on Thursday evening before hosting Newcastle four days later and completing the campaign at Burnley on July 26.

Here is your morning travel update in Sussex for Tuesday, July 14. There is no major congestion on the main roads in Sussex, according to traffic reports. Slow traffic is reported on the A29 Stane Street in Billingshurst due to road works. On the railway network services due to run between Redhill and Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes, Southern Rail said. Some services due to stop at Earlswood, Salfords and Horley may run non stop and not call at these stations. This is due to a landslip between Redhill and Gatwick Airport and is also affecting Thameslink services. Ticket acceptance is in place on the following routes: Southern service between London and Brighton Thameslink service between London and Brighton Metrobus route 100 between Redhill and Three Bridges.

A total of 16 people have been arrested following an incident in Shoreham which saw a police officer punched in the head. The West Sussex Superintendent has said he is committed to taking police action to address groups of young people causing anti-social behaviour and disorder in the town. It follows the assault on two officers in Shoreham on Saturday evening by a group of young people. Officers were responding to reports of a young man causing criminal damage to vehicles in the area. When they attempted to arrest the suspect, they were pushed to the floor and assaulted by a large group of youths – with one officer punched in the head. Police at the scene on Saturday. Picture by Eddie Mitchell Superintendent Miles Ockwell said: “The behaviour of a minority of young people over the weekend was simply unacceptable. Our officers should be able to carry out their lawful duty without being intimidated or assaulted. “A total of 16 arrests were made and those who are identified as being involved will have to face the consequences of their actions. “We appreciate the concern this behaviour from a minority of group of people is causing within the community and additional resources will be deployed to areas where groups are known to gather to deter such behaviour in the future. “We have a strong working relationship with local authorities and as of a result of this, two boys from the local area have recently been issued a Community Behaviour Order by the courts. “Together as partner agencies we can, and we will, use a wide variety of powers, including criminalisation whereby other options are inappropriate, to tackle those who persistently cause ant-social behaviour and disorder. “We want people to go out and enjoy themselves in a way that is safe and doesn’t impact others and I would like to commend the young people who have, and continue to, behave themselves during the Covid-19 lockdown. “Parents and guardians also have the responsibility to ensure their children are not causing disruptive behaviour, which we will take action against. “My message to those involved is simple. If you behave in an anti-social manner, you will be held to account. Your choice to engage in poor behaviour could have a lasting effect on your future and this is not something we would like to see.” All 16 young people arrested have been released on police bail with strict conditions.

A Worthing site earmarked for new employment space is due to be bought by the borough council. Approved site layout for industrial development at former EDF car park site EDF relocated from Southdownview Road to Hove in 2016. The council was then notified last year that the office building would be converted flats. Separate plans saw developers gain planning permssion for 22 light industrial units on the former car park land. Worthing Borough Council has decided to buy the land and take control of delivering and then managing the new employment space as the area bounces back from the pandemic. The acquisition for a residual land price of up to £1.8million was signed off by executive members on Tuesday (July 7). In total the council has earmarked £5.8million for the site’s purchase and construction. Up to 47 jobs could be created, with the council also receiving extra business rates and a long-term revenue stream. Kevin Jenkins, executive member for regeneration, said: “We promised we would lead from the front in the fight to recover from the economic and social effects of the pandemic and this is one example of how we are going to do just that.” He told the meeting about the pressure local businesses had put on the council to find new space for them to grow and expand. Officers said they hoped to see the units constructed and occupied within two years. Council control of the site would allow them to control the tenant mix and offer units to businesses often priced out of the current property market. Elizabeth Sparkes, executive member for resources, added: “This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in a site to provide modern and fit for purpose flexible employment space which is affordable.” A full commercial investigation into the site’s potential will be carried out before the council commits to the project but the report points out it already has around 500 assets its owns around the borough and 300 tenancies so it has experience in managing similar projects.

Talented Sussex athlete Peanut Meekings has been selected to represent the South East at the 2020 England Volleyball Inter-Regional competitions. Burgess Hill Girls’ student Peanut is already an accomplished athlete; she represents Sussex at the Javelin and was invited to join the British Athletics Youth Talent Programme in 2019.  She only took up volleyball a few years ago, but now plays for Burgess Hill Girls, Sussex Dolphins and Aschcombe Under 18’s.  The England Inter-Regional competitions will take place at the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering on the 23rd & 24th May. Peanut is thrilled with the news: “I am absolutely ecstatic to have been selected for the South East Volleyball team.  It shows all the hard work was worth it! I am also very grateful to my teachers at Burgess Hill Girls for introducing me to indoor volleyball.” Head Liz Laybourn is delighted to see Peanut expanding her repertoire of sports. “Peanut’s sporting success has no limits.  It’s great to see her doing so well in a team sport which perfectly complements her Javelin training.  She is a wonderful role model for other students at Burgess Hill Girls. Work hard, believe in yourself and you can get there.”

Here is your weather forecast for Tuesday, July 14. Sussex is set for another cloudy and overcast day with some rain later in the afternoon. Chichester and Worthing will reach a peak of 20 degrees Celsius dropping to 14 and 13 degrees respectively overnight. The Met Office said residents should expect some light rain in the afternoon. Horsham is set for a cloudy day with highs of 20 and lows of 13. Weather Brighton is starting off cloudy with some heavy showers later, peaking at 20 degrees and dropping to 14 overnight. Eastbourne and Hastings will each reach 20 degrees before dropping to 14 overnight. Overcast weather is forecast with some light rain later.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he "made a mistake" by joining in talks for giving a government contract to a charity that paid his family. We Charity was tapped by his government to oversee a C$900m ($664m, £533m) youth volunteer programme in June. It later emerged that We previously paid Mr Trudeau's relatives over C$280,000 to speak at events. Mr Trudeau now faces his third ethics commission inquiry in office over the scandal. "I made a mistake for not recusing myself from the discussions immediately, given my family's history," Mr Trudeau said Monday. "I should not have been a part of the discussion." Mr Trudeau has not been paid by the organisation himself, although he has spoken at We events for free. The prime minister said he should have known his family had been paid, since they are frequently hired for professional speaking engagements. In a statement on its website, the charity said it was the federal public service, and not Mr Trudeau or his cabinet, that asked it to oversee a national youth volunteer programme. "We agreed to this challenge because we have 25 years of experience building youth service programs that are in 7,000 Canadian schools engaging students to support 3,000+ charities and causes," charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger wrote. We Charity pulls out of $664m Canada student grant contract They said the contract included funds to cover the administrative cost of the programme, but did not provide the charity with a "profit". We confirmed that Mr Trudeau's mother and brother were paid for past speaking engagements. "We respect the public concern" over those fees, the charity said. What is We Charity? We Charity was founded 25 years ago by brothers Craig and Marc Kielburger in their parents' home in Thornhill, Ontario when Craig was 12 years old. Formerly known as Free the Children, the charity focused on ending child exploitation and quickly drew international recognition. Its co-founders became local celebrities, and have appeared on television programmes such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and 60 Minutes. Ms Grégoire-Trudeau (left) is an ambassador for WE's 'well-being' programme and has appeared at WE Day events The charity's We Day motivational speaking conferences have become rites of passage for many Canadian youths, who are drawn to its message they can change the world and to its roster of celebrity speakers and performers. Guests have included basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and singer Demi Lovato. This spring, a We Day event in the UK, at Wembley Arena in London, attracted 12,000 attendees. Speakers included actor Idris Elba and Mr Trudeau's wife, Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau. What was We Charity hired to do? Mr Trudeau is facing scrutiny over the decision to award We Charity the sole contract to run the government's new Canada Student Service Grant programme. The C$900m (£525m; $600m) programme was designed to connect post-secondary students to paid volunteer opportunities that would help make up for the lack of summer jobs available as a result of Covid-19. Mr Trudeau said We Charity was the "only" organisation capable of delivering on these goals. Most other government programmes aimed at Covid-19 recovery have been administered by the civil service. What is the controversy? The contract immediately raised eyebrows and accusations of favouritism, since it was outsourcing a massive federal aid programme to a private organisation with close ties to the prime minister. On 2 July, We Charity announced it would withdraw from the contract because the programme had been "enmeshed in controversy from the moment of its announcement". We Charity co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger began non-profit work as childrenThe federal ethics commissioner also announced he would look into the decision to award We Charity the contract. It has since emerged that Mr Trudeau's mother and brother had been paid over C$280,000 together for speaking at various We events over the years. Margaret Trudeau was paid $250,000 for speaking at 28 We events over four years, and the prime minister's brother Alexander was paid $32,000 for speaking at eight events between 2017-2018. The revelations that not only was the family closely tied to the organisation, but had been paid to speak, intensified the debate. Mr Trudeau's finance minister Bill Morneau's two daughters also have connections to the organisation, according to media outlet Canadaland. What does this mean for Trudeau? This is Mr Trudeau's third ethics investigation since becoming prime minister. His first concerned a Christmas vacation at the Aga Khan's home in the Bahamas in 2017, which included a free ride on a private helicopter. Media captionJustin Trudeau: 'The buck stops with the prime minister'The second investigation, over the prosecution of engineering company SNC Lavalin, nearly cost Mr Trudeau last autumn's election. Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould accused Mr Trudeau and his staff of spending months trying to convince her that taking SNC-Lavalin to trial would cost Canadians jobs, and their party votes. In both cases, the ethics commission found that Mr Trudeau had broken the rules. SNC Lavalin: The crisis that could unseat Canada's PM The good news - and bad - for Canada's PM Opposition parties say the latest We Charity scandal is more of the same behaviour. The Conservative Party has asked the RCMP to open a criminal investigation into the We Charity debacle. Conservative MPs are calling on both Mr Trudeau and Mr Morneau to testify before a parliamentary committee looking into the We contract. This is bad news for Mr Trudeau and his Liberal Party, who form a minority government and need the support of other parties in order to avoid an election. A recent survey by Angus Reid found that half of Canadians (50%) approved of the PM, while nearly half (48%) disapproved. It's a slight drop from a high of 55% in May during the height of Covid-19, but still significantly higher than his pre-coronavirus approval rating of 33% in February. The polling company noted that the "intensity of positive versus negative appraisal is striking" - twice as many people strongly disapprove (34%) than strongly approve (16%).

Health workers have been demanding better pay and conditions at recent protests The French government has agreed to give pay rises worth €8bn (£7.2bn; $9bn) to health workers, as it hailed their role in fighting coronavirus. The deal was signed with trade unions on Monday after seven weeks of fraught negotiations. Health workers have been revered as heroes during the pandemic with regular displays of public appreciation. But they wanted more than recognition and have held protests to demand pay rises and better funding for hospitals. Some demonstrators were fined for breaking social-distancing rules. More than 200,000 infections and 30,000 deaths have been recorded in France, one of Europe's worst-hit countries. French health workers fined at Paris hospital protest Now the government has reached an agreement on pay that will see the wages of health workers rise by €183 a month on average. The agreement, which most trade unions have signed up to, was hailed by the new French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, as a "historic moment for our health system". "This is first of all recognition of those who have been on the front line in the fight against this epidemic," Mr Castex said at a signing ceremony. "It's also a way of catching up the delay for each and every one - including perhaps myself - has their share of responsibility." Violence marred protests for health workers in Paris in June Most of the pay-rise package will cover the wages of nurses, care workers and non-medical staff. Some - around €450m - has been reserved for doctors who work exclusively in the public sector. The move to increase wages comes a day before Bastille Day, a national public holiday on which health workers will be lauded for their efforts during the pandemic. More low-key celebrations than usual have been organised for the 14 July holiday this year, as Covid-19 restrictions remain in place. A parade will be held on the Place de la Concorde in the capital Paris, where around 1,400 nurses, doctors and carers will watch on as the guests of honour. What's the political background to this pay-rise deal? French President Emmanuel Macron has spent much of the first part of his term embroiled in disputes with unions. He signalled ahead of a recent cabinet reshuffle that he wanted to focus more on social justice in the last years of his term. Earlier this month, Edouard Philippe tendered his resignation as prime minister, despite being considered more popular than Mr Macron in opinion polls. Macron picks Castex as PM after Philippe resigns Mr Castex, a little-known civil servant who has played a key role in the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, was named as Mr Philippe's successor. Mr Macron came to power three years ago but now faces an economic crisis after the coronavirus pandemic. The next presidential election is due to be held in April 2022.

GETTY IMAGES Image caption WHO officials said it was "unrealistic" to expect a vaccine to be found any time soon The coronavirus pandemic will get "worse and worse" if governments fail to take more decisive action, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "too many countries [were] headed in the wrong direction". Cases were rising where proven measures were not adopted or followed, he added. The Americas are the current epicentre of the pandemic. The US has seen a rise in cases amid tensions between health experts and President Donald Trump. The US, the worst affected country, has over 3.3 million confirmed cases and more than 135,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. What has the WHO said? At a briefing in Geneva on Monday, Dr Tedros said "mixed messages from leaders" were undermining public trust in attempts to bring the pandemic under control. "The virus remains public enemy number one, but the actions of many governments and people do not reflect this," he said. Dr Tedros said measures such as social distancing, hand washing, and wearing masks in appropriate situations needed to be taken seriously, warning that there would be "no return to the old normal for the foreseeable future". "If the basics aren't followed, there is only one way this pandemic is going to go," Dr Tedros said, adding: "It's going to get worse and worse and worse." Who should wear a face mask or face covering? Where are the world's Covid-19 hotspots? Dr Mike Ryan, the WHO's emergencies director, said the easing of some lockdown measures in the Americas and the opening up of some areas had led to "intense transmission". Latin America has confirmed more than 145,000 coronavirus-related deaths, though the number is believed to be higher because of insufficient testing. Half of the deaths were in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has opposed strict measures to curb the spread of the virus. Dr Ryan said closing down large regions would have huge economic consequences, but that local lockdowns in specific places might be necessary to mitigate the spread of the virus. He urged governments to implement clear and "strong" strategies, adding: "Citizens have to understand, and it has to be easy for them to comply." What about a vaccine, or immunity? "We need to learn to live with this virus," Dr Ryan said, warning that expectations that the virus could be eradicated, or that an effective vaccine could be ready, within months were "unrealistic". He said it was not yet known whether recovering from the coronavirus would lead to immunity, or, if it did, how long that immunity would last. A separate study released on Monday by scientists at King's College London suggested that immunity to the virus may be short-lived. Scientists at the college studied 96 people to understand how the body naturally fights off the virus by making antibodies, and how long these last in the weeks and months after recovery. However, while almost all of those who participated had detectable antibodies that could neutralise and stop coronavirus, levels began to wane over the three months of the study. Can you become immune to coronavirus? At the WHO briefing, health experts also said there was evidence to suggest that children under the age of 10 were only very mildly affected by Covid-19, while those over 10 seemed to suffer similar mild symptoms to young adults. To what extent children can transmit the virus, while it appears to be low, remains unknown.

The Ryanair flight was diverted to Stansted A flight from Krakow to Dublin was forced to land after a note was discovered in a toilet claiming there were explosives on board. The Ryanair flight was diverted to Stansted Airport where Essex Police officers were carrying out checks. Two RAF Typhoon Jets escorted the plane which landed at about 18:40 BST. A spokeswoman for the airline said: "The plane landed normally, but was taxied to a remote stand where passengers disembarked safely." She said in a statement: "The aircraft and passengers are being checked by the UK police who will decide when they may travel onwards to Dublin on a spare aircraft. 'Enquiries ongoing' "Passengers in Dublin waiting to depart to Krakow are being transferred to a spare aircraft to minimise any delay to their flight." Essex Police said: "We have now safely brought off all the passengers from the plane. The plane remains in an isolated area at Stansted and our enquiries are ongoing."

Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are prominent figures in the US Republican party China has announced sanctions on top Republicans after the US imposed sanctions on Chinese officials for alleged human rights abuses against Muslim minorities in Xinjiang province. Among those targeted are senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio, both outspoken critics of China. The nature of the sanctions is unclear. China is accused of detaining more than a million Uighurs and others in Xinjiang but China denies abuses in the far-western region. Ted Cruz is a senator for Texas while Marco Rubio represents Florida. The pair competed with Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016. China also imposed sanctions on Republican congressman Chris Smith; Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback; and a government agency, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China. China's hidden camps Uighurs 'detained for beards and veils' The foreign ministry said the move was in response to America's "wrong actions". "We urge the US to immediately withdraw its wrong decision, and stop any words and actions that interfere in China's internal affairs and harm China's interests," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said. She gave no details what the sanctions entailed but added: "China will make a further response depending on the development of the situation." Last week the US imposed sanctions on a number of Chinese politicians who it says are responsible for human rights violations against Muslim minorities in Xinjiang. Media captionThe BBC visits the camps where China’s Muslims have their "thoughts transformed"Announcing the measures, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US was acting against "horrific and systematic abuses" in Xinjiang. Officials, including Communist Party boss Chen Quanguo, seen as the architect of Beijing's policies against minorities, were hit with a visa ban and freeze on their US assets. Relations between the US and China are already strained over a number of issues, including trade, the coronavirus pandemic and China's introduction of a controversial security law in Hong Kong. What is China doing in Xinjiang? Rights groups say up to a million Muslims have been detained in high-security prison camps across Xinjiang province. Last year, the BBC saw leaked documents showing that 15,000 people from southern Xinjiang were sent to the camps in one week alone. The same documents showed inmates could be released only when they "understand deeply the illegal, criminal and dangerous nature of their past activity". The Chinese authorities say the Uighurs are being educated in "vocational training centres" in order to combat violent religious extremism. However evidence shows many are being detained for simply expressing their faith - for example, praying or wearing a veil - or for having overseas connections to places like Turkey. Media captionThe BBC's John Sudworth meets Uighur parents in Turkey who say their children are missing in ChinaUighurs, who are mostly Muslim, are ethnically Turkic and make up about 45% of Xinjiang's population. Last month a report by China scholar Adrian Zenz found China was forcing women in Xinjiang to be sterilised or fitted with contraceptive devices. The report has prompted international calls for the United Nations to investigate.

Boris Johnson says face masks have a “real value in confined spaces”. Boris Johnson has said people in England "should be wearing" face coverings inside shops to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Ministers may confirm on Tuesday that face coverings will be compulsory inside shops in England. The comments follow cabinet minister Michael Gove telling the BBC on Sunday that coverings should not become mandatory in such situations. Labour has demanded "urgent clarity" from the government on the issue. And the boss of Waterstones bookstores, James Daunt, said it "would not be right" to ask shop workers to "police" any new policy. Kuenssberg: Ministers shift the message on face coverings Face coverings mandatory on trains and buses in Wales Masks and other face coverings are worn to help prevent wearers spreading coronavirus, rather than catching it. Currently, they are compulsory on public transport in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland - with the Welsh government set to enforce the same measure from 27 July. In Scotland, coverings are also mandatory in shops, but not elsewhere in the UK - and critics have complained that the situation in England needs to be made easier for the public to understand. The signs seem to point towards the government making face coverings compulsory in more places in England, but ministers appear reluctant to commit just yet. Michael Gove's preference for trying to encourage people to take action voluntarily - rather than through fear of enforcement - is one we've seen the government repeat throughout the pandemic. But the risk that comes with it is of mixed messaging. Earlier, when coronavirus was more widespread, it said the scientific evidence for wearing coverings was not clear enough. Now, it says, the evidence is stronger. Of course, the scientific understanding of the virus is constantly developing, and so policy is likely to as well. If the government does now think coverings are the way forward, though, communicating that message without confusion is going to be key. The World Health Organization says masks and homemade cloth face coverings should be worn in public where social distancing is not possible to reduce the spread of coronavirus droplets. It changed its advice last month, having previously argued there was not enough scientific evidence to say that healthy people should use them. Visiting ambulance staff in central London, Mr Johnson, whose government controls health policy in England but not the rest of the UK, said: "I think people should be wearing [face coverings] in shops. "And, in terms of how we do that whether we make it mandatory or not, we'll be looking at the guidance - we'll be seeing a little bit more in the next few days." Why some countries wear face masks and others don't Who should wear a face mask or face covering? How to make your own face mask Mr Johnson added: "Throughout this crisis people have shown amazing sensitivity towards other people and understanding of the needs to get the virus down by doing things cooperatively. "Wearing masks is one of them... It's a mutual thing; people do see the value of it. We'll be looking in the next few days about exactly how - with what tools of enforcement - we think we want to make progress." The statement follows some confusion over the government's intentions in recent days. The prime minister said on Friday: "I do think we need to be stricter in insisting people wear face coverings in confined spaces where they are meeting people they don't normally meet." But on Sunday, Cabinet Office minister Mr Gove told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show he did not think wearing coverings in shops in England should be compulsory, adding that he would "encourage" the practice "where they are likely to be mixing with others and where the ventilation may not be as good as it might". He added that it was "basic good manners, courtesy and consideration", to wear a face covering "if you are, for example, in a shop". Recent findings from the polling company YouGov suggest 36% of people in the UK wear face coverings in public places, compared with 86% in Spain, 83% in Italy and 82% in China. Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said that "conflicting advice and conflicting statements from the government only hinder our fight against the virus". He has written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, asking him to "urgently set out the position on face coverings". "As lockdown rules are further relaxed this week, it is vital that updated guidance on this issue is published by the government without delay," Mr Ashworth added. Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the shop workers' union Usdaw, said "mixed messaging" on face coverings was "not helpful" for staff.

1, Wash Your Hands 2. Put on an apron ( in other words prepare ) 3. Get the equipment out you will need a mixing bowl, butter any type, canderel, flour, mixing jug, scale 4. Apply 100 grams of butter to the mixing bowl Apply 150 grams of flour to the bowl or more if necessary Apply canderel to the jug and measure it to 50ml ( do not use a scale to do this as canderel is lighter than sugar Roll the dough into round shapes O Space them out at least 3cm away from each other on a baking tray Preheat the oven to 180°C /fan 160°C/ gas 4. Lightly butter two baking trays. Cook them for an estimate of 20-25 minutes. ENJOY!

Today (Monday, July 13) Jo Shiner was formally welcomed as the new Chief Constable during a ceremony at Sussex Police headquarters in Lewes. Police and crime commissioner Katy Bourne and chief constable Jo Shiner On Tuesday June 30 the appointment of Mrs Shiner by Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne was unanimously supported by the county’s Police and Crime Panel. She has since pledged to make Sussex Police tougher on tackling criminality, even more supportive to victims of crime and to make sure that more officers and PCSOs are engaging with residents and visitors in our cities, towns and villages. CC Shiner’s new Chief Officer and Staff Team gathered on the lawn of Malling House to witness their new Chief Constable officially presented with her warrant card and epaulettes by PCC Bourne. Marking her first official day in the role, CC Shiner said: “I am honestly and truly honoured and humbled to be the new Chief Constable of Sussex, and as the first woman in that role, I feel privileged to make that piece of history in Sussex.” “During my 18 months serving as Deputy Chief Constable, I have experienced the hard work and dedication of all my colleagues in Sussex Police, from our Chief Officer team to our frontline Officers and the staff who support them. “And whilst a lot of hard work has gone in on my part, I would like to sincerely thank all those who have supported me in my role, not least my husband Andrew, as I would not have achieved this without them. “Knowing how diligently and professionally everyone within Sussex Police works, I am confident we will continue to achieve strong results every single day, delivering on my priorities for the year ahead, which are to protect our communities, catch criminals and provide an outstanding service to victims, witnesses and the wider public.” Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne also used this opportunity to set out her policing priorities that have been informed from public consultation and feedback gathered over the last year. Mrs Bourne said: “CC Shiner is clearly passionate about this role and the positive influence she can have on officers and staff across the county. “Today is a proud moment for her and her family and I believe we have made the best decision for the future of Sussex Police and the safety of our residents. “Over the last year I have been consulting extensively with the public and will be basing my priorities, in my upcoming Police & Crime Plan, on the needs expressed by the communities Sussex Police serve. “Going forward CC Shiner has assured me that the force will be tougher on criminals, provide more visible policing, be more proactive and preventative towards tackling business crime and rural crime and work hard to shine a light on hidden harms, always striving to achieve the best possible justice outcomes for victims. “Congratulations Jo, I look forward to working closely with you and your senior team.”

Making the wearing of face masks in shops in England compulsory could "trigger abuse" of staff, unions and businesses have warned. Union Usdaw said workers should not be made to enforce the rule if it becomes law as it could make them targets. And the Federation of Small Businesses said masks could make some "happier to shop", but others more nervous. On Monday, Boris Johnson said people in England "should be wearing" face masks or other coverings inside shops. The prime minister said the government would decide in the next few days if "tools of enforcement" were needed. 'Confrontational positions' Waterstones boss James Daunt told the BBC's Today Programme that making people wear masks in shops seemed "a perfectly reasonable thing". But the book chain boss also said it "would not be right" to ask staff to enforce the rule. "There are a tiny, tiny minority of people who will be confrontational over it and it is not the position of shop workers to enter into that situation," he said. "We shouldn't put ourselves in confrontational positions, but I think we can, as retailers, if we are requested to do so, clearly tell everybody it is a sensible thing to do." Boris Johnson wore a mask for the first time as he visited a shop in Uxbridge on Friday The union Usdaw said workers were already dealing with more abuse than normal and urged the government to clarify its policy on face coverings in shops. "It should never fall on shop workers to enforce the wearing of face coverings," warned Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary. And Mike Cherry, national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: "We must be careful that this does not become a trigger for abuse against shop owners and their employees. Who should wear a face mask or face covering? Gove 'trusts common sense' on masks in shops Calls for clarity over face coverings in England "[This policy] is likely to make some people happier to shop, and make others more nervous." In Scotland it has been compulsory to wear a covering while inside a shop since last Friday. Linda Bauld, professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh, told the Today programme that evidence now suggests that wearing masks in confined spaces makes a difference. "Essentially infections are spread by droplets and they're relatively large when they come out in a cough or a sneeze but they become much smaller as they travel through the air. "So the job of a cloth covering isn't so much to protect the wearer but to block the source of infection," she said. She said leaders should lead by example by being seen wearing face coverings and should explain clearly why it is needed or required. "Enforcement needn't be heavy-handed. Requiring people to wear masks in shops will give that little extra nudge and make it much clearer for the general public," she said. 'Basic good manners' Last week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared for the first time in public in a mask and hinted that stricter rules were coming in England. But on Sunday, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said there were no immediate plans to make masks in shops compulsory. However, on Monday Mr Johnson said: "I think people should be wearing [face masks] in shops. "And, in terms of how we do that whether we make it mandatory or not, we'll be looking at the guidance - we'll be seeing a little bit more in the next few days." Only 7% of shoppers say they have "complete faith" in current protective measures put in place by retailers, according to retail solutions firm Cennox. Its research suggested just over half of shoppers that had visited stores found measures inadequate or poorly managed. "For the foreseeable future, safety is the new gold standard for retail loyalty," said Cennox boss Nick Cockett. "Shoppers will vote with their feet if they don't feel protected."

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A police officer was punched in the head after disorder broke out in Shoreham on Saturday night (July 11). Police at the scene in Shoreham town centre Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which began at about 10.30pm. Officers were initially called to reports of a young man causing damage to a car in Upper Shoreham Road, said Sussex Police. A spokesperson for the force said: “Two police officers attended but when they attempted to arrest the suspect, they were pushed to the floor and assaulted by a large group of youths – with one female officer punched to the head.” Additional police units were deployed to High Street and Shoreham Footbridge, where police say the disorder was centred. 13 people arrested over violence in Shoreham town centre Fifteen people were arrested for offences including assaulting an emergency worker and violent disorder. Of these, Sussex Police say 13 were juveniles aged between 14 and 17 years old. They all remain in police custody at this time. Chief Inspector Nick Bowman said: “This behaviour, and the violence towards police officers going about their duty, is totally unacceptable and we are appealing for any independent witnesses to come forward. “Fortunately, our officers did not suffer any serious injuries in the incident, but we will not tolerate attacks such as this on emergency workers. “Everyone, including parents and guardians, has a responsibility to ensure children and young people are following the current guidelines, to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “We have issued a Section 34 dispersal order for Shoreham town centre, to run until 00:00 on Monday (July 13), and this will allow officers to move along large groups of people to prevent any further disorder in this area. “We are keen to hear from anyone who saw the incident, in particular anyone who may have any video footage on their mobile phones.” Anyone with any information can contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1690 of 11/07.

Government pressed to ensure poorer pupils have laptops and broadband for home learning. Children working on tablets at home. In many families, children are sharing a tablet or laptop with siblings and working parents or have access only to mobile phones. Photograph: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images The UK government must ensure pupils from poor backgrounds have computers and internet connections during the coronavirus lockdown or face legal action for depriving children of their education, according to a group of legal activists. The Good Law Project argues that the widespread reliance on online learning during the lockdown is illegally disadvantaging state school pupils who lack access to tablets, laptops or adequate broadband. It says it will sue local authorities to try to push the government into action. The move could lead to courts forcing the government to ensure the provision of adequate internet connections and IT equipment to hundreds of thousands of children from poor or vulnerable backgrounds while the lockdown continues and schools remain closed. “Local authorities in England have a clear obligation to ensure that all children can access teaching, so there’s a very strong claim against them to ensure that they are doing so,” Jolyon Maugham, the Good Law Project’s founder, told the Guardian. “Remember that the government hasn’t closed schools down, and because they are still teaching online then children who can’t access that teaching are missing out and likely to fall behind their peers. And that’s what we want to stop happening.” In many families, children are sharing a tablet or laptop with siblings and working parents or have access only to mobile phones, while the internet access they might have had through schools, libraries or cafes has been cut off by the coronavirus crisis. Research published by Ofcom in 2018 suggested that as many as a million children and their families did not have adequate access to a device or connectivity. The Good Law Project, which has won recent court victories against Uber that could lead to the ride-hailing service being held liable for £1.5bn in unpaid tax, is to back legal action against the London borough of Southwark on behalf of parents whose children attend state schools in the area, arguing that it has failed to meet its legal obligations. “I have sympathy for the position of local authorities, who have found themselves landed with a new set of legal responsibilities to educate children remotely without matching funding from central government,” Maugham said. “Southwark is an inner-city local authority with a high percentage of children eligible for free school meals who we know to be unable to effectively access education online.” Cassie Buchanan, the headteacher of Charles Dickens primary school in Southwark, said she supported the legal action. She has been concerned at how many children at her school and others are struggling to get appropriate access to technology for learning, often because the lockdown has meant children having to share limited equipment with adults working from home. “We know from our own experience that for many families their only online access is via a parent’s phone. And we’ve designed our learning material to cope with that. But in secondary schools where the work is more interactive, these children really need to use a laptop and in many cases they can’t,” Buchanan said. Buchanan said her school of 500 pupils had about 150 eligible for free school meals, and its multi-academy trust, the Charter Schools Education Trust, was lending out computers to secondary school pupils and asking parent to donate laptops or tablets that could also be loaned out. “It’s more complex than just giving everyone access to a computer; they also have to access to broadband as well,” she said. The lawyers say the obligations under the Education Act are “buttressed” by wider national responsibilities under the Human Rights Act and the United Nations’ convention on the rights of the child, to which the UK is a signatory, which establish access to education as a legal right. The group is being advised by specialist education solicitors and two prominent human rights barristers, Caoilfhionn Gallagher and Adam Wagner of Doughty Street chambers, and is hoping to crowdfund an initial £25,000 to cover costs. Maugham said the group would call for the government to step in with funding to avoid placing a further strain on local authorities, and would write directly to the education secretary, Gavin Williamson, asking him to consider the issue. The lawyers say the obligations under the Education Act are “buttressed” by wider national responsibilities under the Human Rights Act and the United Nations’ convention on the rights of the child, to which the UK is a signatory, which establish access to education as a legal right. The group is being advised by specialist education solicitors and two prominent human rights barristers, Caoilfhionn Gallagher and Adam Wagner of Doughty Street chambers, and is hoping to crowdfund an initial £25,000 to cover costs. Maugham said the group would call for the government to step in with funding to avoid placing a further strain on local authorities, and would write directly to the education secretary, Gavin Williamson, asking him to consider the issue.

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Advice for people at higher risk from coronavirus, including older people, people with health conditions and pregnant women. Who's at higher risk from coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) can make anyone seriously ill. But for some people, the risk is higher. There are 2 levels of higher risk: high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) moderate risk (clinically vulnerable) Important The lists below may not include everyone who's at higher risk from coronavirus and may change as we learn more about the virus.People at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) People at high risk from coronavirus include people who: have had an organ transplant are having chemotherapy or antibody treatment for cancer, including immunotherapy are having an intense course of radiotherapy (radical radiotherapy) for lung cancer are having targeted cancer treatments that can affect the immune system (such as protein kinase inhibitors or PARP inhibitors) have blood or bone marrow cancer (such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma) have had a bone marrow or stem cell transplant in the past 6 months, or are still taking immunosuppressant medicine have been told by a doctor they have a severe lung condition (such as cystic fibrosis, severe asthma or severe COPD) have a condition that means they have a very high risk of getting infections (such as SCID or sickle cell) are taking medicine that makes them much more likely to get infections (such as high doses of steroids or immunosuppressant medicine) have a serious heart condition and are pregnant Information:If you're at high risk from coronavirus, you should have received a letter from the NHS. Speak to your GP or hospital care team if you have not been contacted and think you should have been. What to do if you're at high risk If you're at high risk from coronavirus, you're advised to take extra steps to protect yourself. This is called shielding. See what to do if you're at high risk from coronavirus.People at moderate risk (clinically vulnerable) People at moderate risk from coronavirus include people who: are 70 or older have a lung condition that's not severe (such as asthma, COPD, emphysema or bronchitis) have heart disease (such as heart failure) have diabetes have chronic kidney disease have liver disease (such as hepatitis) have a condition affecting the brain or nerves (such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy) have a condition that means they have a high risk of getting infections are taking medicine that can affect the immune system (such as low doses of steroids) are very obese (a BMI of 40 or above) are pregnant – see advice about pregnancy and coronavirus What to do if you're at moderate risk If you're at moderate risk from coronavirus, you can go out to work (if you cannot work from home) and for things like getting food or exercising. But you should try to stay at home as much as possible. It's very important you follow the general advice on social distancing. This includes trying to stay at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with or anyone not in your support bubble. What is a support bubble?Unlike people at high risk, you will not get a letter from the NHS.Information:Get help and support If you're at a higher risk from coronavirus, you can get help from an NHS volunteer with things like getting food, medicines and other things you need. Call 0808 196 3646 (open 8am to 8pm) to get help from NHS Volunteer Responders.Other things that can affect your risk A report by Public Health England found that other things might also mean you are more likely to get seriously ill from coronavirus. These include: your age – your risk increases as you get older being a man where in the country you live – the risk is higher in poorer areas being from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background being born outside of the UK or Ireland living in a care home having certain jobs, such as nurse, taxi driver and security guard See the full report on disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19 on GOV.UK. Advice for people at high risk from coronavirus (shielding) If you're at high risk (clinically extremely vulnerable) from coronavirus (COVID-19), there are extra steps you're advised to take to protect yourself. These extra steps are called shielding. Information:This advice is for people who have received a letter from the NHS saying they're at high risk. If you're not sure whether you're at high risk, see who's at higher risk from coronavirus. From 1 August 2020, people in England who are at high risk from coronavirus will no longer be advised to shield. See GOV.UK: guidance on shielding and protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from coronavirus.How to protect yourself if you're at high risk Do stay at home as much as possible try to stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with when outside your home only meet other people outdoors, in groups of up to 6 – try to stay 2 metres away from each other at all times wash your hands as soon as you get home wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available get food and medicine delivered and left outside your door – ask friends and family to help or register to get coronavirus support on GOV.UK if you need it prepare a hospital bag, including a list of the medicines you're taking, in case you need to go into hospital Don't do not have visitors inside your home, including friends and family, unless they're providing essential care do not go into other people's homes – except to use the toilet or get to their garden do not share or pass things to people you do not live with, including food and drinks do not go into any other indoor places, such as shops Support bubbles If you live alone or you’re a single parent who lives alone with your children, you can meet with 1 other household without staying 2 metres away from them. This is called a support bubble. Find out more about meeting people from outside your household on GOV.UK.If you live in Leicester If you're shielding and you live in Leicester: avoid meeting people you do not live with (or only meet with 1 other person, ideally the same person each time) do not form a support bubble try to stay 2 metres away from other people, including anyone you live with See Leicester City Council: coronavirus advice.Get help and support If you've been told you're at high risk from coronavirus, you can get help with things like getting food, medicines and other things you need. Government support You can either: register for coronavirus support on GOV.UK call 0800 028 8327 to register It's a good idea to do this even if you do not need support right now. You'll need your NHS number to register. You can find this on any letter you receive from the NHS or on your prescriptions. NHS volunteer You can also get help from an NHS volunteer. Call 0808 196 3646 (open 8am to 8pm) to get help from NHS Volunteer Responders.How to look after your health and wellbeing Staying at home and reducing contact with other people can be difficult. There are things you can try to help you stay well: stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media spend time doing things you enjoy, such as reading, cooking, indoor hobbies, listening to the radio or watching TV do light exercise at home or outside spend time with the windows open to let in fresh air spend time outdoors, but stay at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from other people consider taking 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day if you’re indoors most of the day – this is to keep your bones and muscles healthy For more advice about looking after your mental wellbeing while you're at home, see: Every Mind Matters: looking after your mental wellbeing while staying at home Mind: coronavirus and wellbeing Information:More information and advice See the full advice on protecting yourself from coronavirus if you're at high risk (extremely vulnerable) on GOV.UK. Pregnancy and coronavirus If you're pregnant, you may be unsure how coronavirus (COVID-19) could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. It's important to tell your midwife or maternity team if you have symptoms of coronavirus. You should also ask them for help with any other concerns as you usually would.Pregnancy and your risk There's no evidence that pregnant women are more likely to get seriously ill from coronavirus. But pregnant women have been included in the list of people at moderate risk (clinically vulnerable) as a precaution. This is because pregnant women can sometimes be more at risk from viruses like flu. It's not clear if this happens with coronavirus. But because it's a new virus, it's safer to include pregnant women in the moderate-risk group. It may be possible for you to pass coronavirus to your baby before they are born. But when this has happened, the babies have got better. There's no evidence coronavirus causes miscarriage or affects how your baby develops in pregnancy. Information:For more information about things that can increase your risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus, see who's at higher risk from coronavirus.What to do if you're pregnant If you're pregnant, it's important you: wash your hands regularly stay at home as much as possible and follow the advice on social distancing, such as staying at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from other people stay away from anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus You still need to go to all of your pregnancy (antenatal) scans and appointments unless you're told not to.Appointments and scans You'll still have regular appointments and scans while you're pregnant. But there may be some changes. You may find that: midwife appointments are now online, by phone or by video call if you need to have a scan you may have to go on your own you may be asked to wear a mask or gown when you're in a hospital or clinic some appointments may be cancelled or rescheduled – if an appointment is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, or you'll be able to rebook it This is to help keep everyone safe and stop the spread of coronavirus. Speak to your midwife or maternity team for more information.Important If you're well, it's really important you go to all your appointments and scans for the health of you and your baby. Hospitals and clinics are making sure it's safe for pregnant women to go to appointments.Non-urgent advice:Call your midwife or maternity team if: you've missed an appointment and need to book another one you have any questions about your care or appointments you do not know when your next appointment is you have symptoms of coronavirus If you get symptoms of coronavirus If you get any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste): Stay at home (self-isolate) – do not leave your home or have visitors. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, must also self-isolate. Book a test – get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. Anyone you live with, and anyone in your support bubble, should also get a test if they have symptoms. Speak to your midwife or maternity team – they will advise you what to do. You may need to rebook some of your pregnancy appointments or have them online, by phone or as a video consultation. What is a support bubble?Important If you're worried about your symptoms or not sure what to do, get advice from the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.If you have any other symptoms If you have any other symptoms, or anything else you're worried about, you should still get medical help as you usually would. You can still have GP appointments or speak to your midwife or maternity team if you have any questions. Urgent advice:Call your midwife or maternity team immediately if: your baby is moving less than usual you cannot feel your baby moving there is a change to your baby's usual pattern of movements you have any bleeding from your vagina you're feeling very anxious or worried you have a headache that does not go away you get shortness of breath when resting or lying down Do not wait until the next day – call immediately, even if it's the middle of the night. If you do not have a midwife or maternity team call a GP or use the NHS 111 online service. Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Immediate action required:Call 999 if: you feel very unwell or think there's something seriously wrong you have severe chest pain Labour and birth It's really important you have a midwife with you when you give birth to keep you and your baby safe. If you and your baby are well, you may be able to give birth at home, in a midwifery-led unit or in a birth centre. If you've had any complications during your pregnancy you may be advised to give birth in a unit led by a doctor (obstetrician). There may also be some changes to what usually happens where you plan to give birth, because of coronavirus. Speak to your midwife or maternity team for more information. You can also read more about signs that labour has begun. Birth partners Having a birth partner is important for your safety and wellbeing during labour and birth. You'll be able to have a birth partner during labour and the birth if they do not have symptoms of coronavirus. But there may be limits on how long they can stay after the birth. If your birth partner has symptoms, they may not be able to come with you. You might want to have a backup birth partner just in case. If you have coronavirus and go into labour If you have symptoms of coronavirus and go into labour, you'll be advised to give birth in a unit led by a doctor (obstetrician). This is so the team can look after you and your baby more closely. You'll be cared for in an area within the maternity unit that's just for women with coronavirus. You may see the midwives and maternity team wearing aprons, masks or eye protection. These things are to keep you, your baby and the staff caring for you safe, and to stop the spread of infection. Having coronavirus should not have any impact on whether you have a vaginal or caesarean birth. Your maternity team has been advised on how to keep you and your baby safe. They will make sure you get the best care and respect your birth choices as closely as possible. After the birth After your baby is born, you should be able to have skin-to-skin contact unless your baby is unwell and needs care in the neonatal unit. You'll also be encouraged to breastfeed. There's no evidence coronavirus can be passed on to your baby in breast milk, so the benefits of breastfeeding and the protection it offers outweigh any risks. As well as enjoying this time with your newborn baby, it’s important to be aware of any signs they might be unwell. At the moment it can be hard to know what to do – but trust your instincts and get medical help if you think your baby needs it. For example, it’s common for babies to get newborn jaundice. 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Some gyms have moved equipment outside Gyms, nail bars, swimming pools and tattoo parlours have been among the places still closed in most of the UK. But they now have reopening dates in England. When will indoor gyms open? Indoor gyms, sports halls and leisure centres will now be able to reopen from 25 July. They will have to follow strict social distancing guidelines, including: Capacity limits, controlled by a timed booking system Reduced class sizes Equipment spaced out and improved ventilation Temporary floor markings in dance studios where possible Customers encouraged to shower and change at home Outdoor gyms have been open since 4 July because there is less risk of catching coronavirus in the fresh air. Indoor gyms are due to reopen in Northern Ireland on 10 July. No date has yet been set in Scotland or Wales. When can I visit a nail bar? Nail bars have been told that they can reopen on Monday in England. They are defined by the government as "close contact services", which it says are some of the "most risky" businesses to reopen. In the government guidance for these sectors, the "highest risk zone" is defined as "the area in front of the face". Nail technicians usually sit opposite their clients, whereas hairdressers can stand behind their customers, or to the side. Tanning salons and other close-contact services can also reopen. However, there will be some restrictions, particularly on beauty salons, which will not be allowed to do any treatments on the face, meaning it will not be viable for all of them to reopen. 'I'm furious that we can't reopen' In Northern Ireland, nail bars and beauty salons were able to reopen on 6 July along with hairdressers and barbers. They will be allowed to open on 22 July in Scotland and 27 July in Wales. How will swimming pools reopen? Swimming pools will be allowed to reopen in England - outdoors from Saturday and indoors from 25 July. Before the announcement, Prof Deenan Pillay, from University College London, told the BBC: "Given the amount of chlorine that is in swimming pools, viruses are not going to survive there. "So it's not the actual swimming that's the risk but it is all the other stuff that goes with it - the changing rooms, getting in and out the pool and the risk of shared showers." Swim England has published guidance for operators when pools do open, including: Increasing the supply of outside air to pools Implementing a one-way entry and exit system To minimise use of changing rooms, encourage bathers to arrive showered and changed ready to swim. Swimming pools are not allowed to open anywhere in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland at the moment. Can I now get a tattoo? Tattoo artists will be able to start work again on Monday in England. Tattoo artists also work in very close contact with their customers, sometimes for a long time. Touching people is known to increase the risk of transmitting the virus. Tattoo artists say it has been frustrating having to stay shut - especially since they have long been required to have measures in place to prevent cross-contamination. The Tattoo and Piercing Industry Union says it has submitted a 10-point plan for reopening studios to the government, which includes: wearing masks, face shields, aprons and gloves keeping work stations 2m apart considering relocating or deferring tattoos or piercings that require face-to-face working. Tattoo studios have been allowed to open in Northern Ireland since 6 July. They will open on 27 July in Wales. No date has been set in Scotland. What else will now be allowed in England? Performing arts outdoors, including theatre, opera, dance and music can take place from Saturday. They must: Have a socially-distanced audience Reduce capacity Only accept pre-booked tickets Display clear social distance markings and be deep cleaned between performances Recreational cricket can take place from this weekend. Five-a-side football, basketball, hockey and other sports will follow Time spent congregating at a venue should be limited Sports where a ball is touched by multiple players should have a plan for cleaning it when it goes out of play Spectators will be allowed in small numbers if they stick to social distancing guidelines. What is still not allowed? While there are dates for many businesses to reopen in England, we still do not know when we will be able to return to: Nightclubs Bowling alleys Indoor skating rinks Indoor play areas including soft play Conference centres - the Conservative Party announced earlier this week that its annual conference in October would be held online.

A Worthing man has been jailed after messaging and arranging to engage in sexual activity with what he thought was a 14-year-old girl. Gary Shapland, 51, of Hertford Road in Worthing, was sentenced to a total of 32 months in prison on Thursday (July 2) at Hove Crown Court, police said. He had previously pleaded guilty to 12 offences of attempting online to communicate, meet and engage in sexual activity with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl. Shapland had been arrested by police in the car park of Asda, in Lancing, in February 2018. Police said Shapland was also given a sexual harm prevention order, to last until a further court order, that severely restricts his access to children and computers. He will be a registered sex offender until further court order, police added.

There has been a collision on the A259 at Rustington this afternoon (July 11). Emergency services rushed to the scene in the eastbound lane near Sainsbury’s at about 4pm. Multiple vehicles are reported to have been involved. The road is partially blocked with only one lane available for traffic. Photo by Eddie Mitchell SUS-201107-170831001 Recovery is said to be on the way.

New guidance also says officers can tell people to leave someone's home, but cannot make them leave. Officers still have existing powers at their disposal to gain entry to a property where they suspect illegal activity to be taking place. CREDIT: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images Europe. Police in England have been told they cannot go into homes or gardens to check whether coronavirus lockdown rules are being breached, according to new guidance. Officers can tell people to leave someone's home if they are breaking new lockdown rules, but cannot make them leave. Gatherings of up to six people can now take place outdoors, for example in open spaces or in private gardens. But laws which came into force on Monday banned people from staying overnight anywhere other than the place in which they are living. Any indoor gatherings of two or more people are also prohibited unless they are members of the same household or fall under a shortlist of exceptions to the rule. The document also points out the laws put in place "provide no power of entry", and last week Downing Street said police did not have the power to enter gardens to check numbers. If you are meeting people from another household, here's how to stay two metres apart: A National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing memo said: "From June 1 2020, the approach to restrictions has changed. "Rather than requiring a reasonable excuse to leave the place where a person is living, there are specific things that members of the public cannot do. "A person may now leave and remain outside of the place where they live for any reason, subject to restrictions on gatherings and overnight stays." The guidance issued to officers on the powers that they have to police overnight stays said: "You may only direct a person to return home. There are no powers in the regulations to remove someone or use force. Fixed-penalty notices (FPNs) and arrest still apply, where appropriate." Officers still have existing powers at their disposal to gain entry to a property where they suspect illegal activity to be taking place. In public places, "direction, removal and/or use of force can still be used", the guidance said, adding: "If you are lawfully in a private place you can only direct a prohibited gathering to disperse, or any person in the gathering to return home. FPNs and arrest still apply, where appropriate." June 1 marks the start of the next phase of the easing of the lockdown measures. Here is how the Government hopes to lift the UK out of the lockdown and back to some form of normality: Previously, police chiefs told officers they have no powers to enforce the Government guidance on two-metre social distancing. NPCC chairman Martin Hewitt said: "Personal responsibility is key as we all enjoy these new freedoms. Ensure you understand the remaining restrictions, which are different in England and Wales. "Think carefully about where you are going, how you will be able to keep your distance from others, and continue to wash your hands. Keep in mind the purpose of the regulations, to prevent the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives. "Police officers will still have a role if people are breaching regulations in place in England and Wales. We will continue to use common sense and discretion. Officers will engage, explain, encourage and, only as a last resort, enforce."

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A seven-year-old has been taken to hospital following a collision in Worthing. The air ambulance landed in Worthing Emergency services were called to the scene in Galsworthy Road at 3.34pm today, where a girl was in collision with a car, police said. The seven-year-old suffered a leg injury and was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for treatment. Police said her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing at this time. Police at the scene An air ambulance was called to the scene, but police did not confirm whether it was used. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to report online or call 101 quoting serial 944 of 10/07. The air ambulance landed in Worthing.

Advice about staying at home (self-isolation) and treatment for you and anyone you live with. When to self-isolate and what to do What is self-isolation? Self-isolation is when you stay at home because you have or might have coronavirus (COVID-19). This helps stop the virus spreading to other people. Information:Self-isolation is different to: social distancing – general advice for everyone to avoid close contact with other people shielding – advice for people at high risk from coronavirus When to self-isolate Self-isolate if: you have any symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste) you've tested positive for coronavirus – this means you have coronavirus you live with someone who has symptoms or has tested positive someone in your support bubble has symptoms or has tested positive you're told by NHS Test and Trace that you've been in contact with a person with coronavirus What is a support bubble?Information:For information about self-isolating when you come to the UK, see GOV.UK: how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK.How to self-isolate You must not leave your home if you're self-isolating. Don't do not go to work, school or public places – work from home if you can do not go on public transport or use taxis do not go out to get food and medicine – order it online or by phone, or ask someone to bring it to your home do not have visitors in your home, including friends and family – except for people providing essential care do not go out to exercise – exercise at home or in your garden, if you have one Information:Find out how to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with.Get a test if you have symptoms If you have symptoms, get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible. The test needs to be done in the first 5 days of having symptoms. Get a test to check if you have coronavirusTell people you've been in close contact with that you have symptoms You may want to tell people you've been in close contact with in the past 48 hours that you might have coronavirus. What does close contact mean?They do not need to self-isolate unless they're contacted by the NHS Test and Trace service. But they should take extra care to follow social distancing advice, including washing their hands often. If they get any coronavirus symptoms, they must self-isolate and get a coronavirus test as soon as possible.How long to self-isolate If you have symptoms or have tested positive for coronavirus, you'll usually need to self-isolate for at least 7 days. You'll usually need to self-isolate for 14 days if: someone you live with has symptoms or tested positive someone in your support bubble has symptoms or tested positive you've been told by NHS Test and Trace that you've been in contact with someone who has coronavirus Read more about how long to self-isolate.Get an isolation note for your employer if you're unable to work If you need to self-isolate, you can get an isolation note to send to your employer as proof you need to be off work. You do not need to get a note from a GP. Get an isolation note Information:Read more about the guidance and support for employees during coronavirus on GOV.UK.More in Self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms When to self-isolate and what to do How long to self-isolate How to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home What to do if coronavirus symptoms get worse What to do if you get coronavirus symptoms again How long to self-isolate How long you need to self-isolate depends on if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) or you've been in close contact with someone who does.If you have symptoms or tested positiveIf you live with someone who has symptoms or tested positiveIf you’ve been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and TraceInformation:If you have symptoms and have not had a test, stay at home and get a test to check if you have coronavirus as soon as possible.More in Self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms When to self-isolate and what to do How long to self-isolate How to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home What to do if coronavirus symptoms get worse What to do if you get coronavirus symptoms again How to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with If you are self-isolating because of coronavirus, there are things you can do to reduce the chances of spreading any infection to the people you live with.Try to stay away from people you live with If you have symptoms, you should stay away from other people you live with as much as possible. If you can: stay on your own in one room as much as possible and keep the door closed avoid using shared spaces (such as the kitchen) at the same time as other people – eat your meals in your room use a separate bathroom - otherwise, use the bathroom after everyone else and clean it each time you use it, for example, by wiping the surfaces you've touched How to reduce the spread of infection in your home Do wash your hands with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards clean objects and surfaces you touch often (such as door handles, kettles and phones) using your regular cleaning products consider wearing a face covering when in shared spaces keep windows open in the room you're staying in and shared spaces as much as possible Don't do not share towels, including hand towels and tea towels If you live with someone at higher risk from coronavirus It's especially important to try to avoid spreading the infection to anyone who's at higher risk from coronavirus (such as people who are 70 or over, pregnant or have a weakened immune system). If you live with someone at higher risk, try to arrange for them to stay with friends or family while you're self-isolating. If you have to stay at home together, try to keep 2 metres (3 steps) away from each other. If possible, try not to share a bed.Information:More information about self-isolation Read the full guidance about self-isolation on GOV.UK.More in Self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19), but you can often ease the symptoms at home until you recover. Information:If you're concerned about your symptoms and need medical advice, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.Treating a high temperature If you have a high temperature, it can help to: get lots of rest drink plenty of fluids (water is best) to avoid dehydration – drink enough so your pee is light yellow and clear take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you feel uncomfortable Is it safe to take ibuprofen if I have symptoms of coronavirus?Treating a cough If you have a cough, it's best to avoid lying on your back. Lie on your side or sit upright instead. To help ease a cough, try having a teaspoon of honey. But do not give honey to babies under 12 months. If this does not help, you could contact a pharmacist for advice about cough treatments. Information:Do not go to a pharmacy in person. If you or someone you live with has coronavirus symptoms, you must all stay at home. Try calling or contacting the pharmacy online instead.Things to try if you're feeling breathless If you're feeling breathless, it can help to keep your room cool. Try turning the heating down or opening a window. Do not use a fan as it may spread the virus. You could also try: breathing slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth, with your lips together like you're gently blowing out a candle sitting upright in a chair relaxing your shoulders, so you're not hunched leaning forward slightly – support yourself by putting your hands on your knees or on something stable like a chair Try not to panic if you're feeling breathless. This can make it worse. Important Feeling breathless can be a sign of a more serious coronavirus infection. If you feel breathless and it's getting worse, get medical advice from the NHS 111 online coronavirus service. Tips For Breathlessness Media last reviewed: 2 June 2020 Media review due: 2 June 2023 More in Self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms When to self-isolate and what to do How long to self-isolate How to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home What to do if coronavirus symptoms get worse What to do if you get coronavirus symptoms again What to do if coronavirus symptoms get worse It's important to get medical help if your symptoms get worse.Urgent advice:Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if: you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home you feel breathless and it's getting worse your symptoms get worse and you're not sure what to do Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.Babies and children Call 111 if you're worried about a baby or child. If they seem very unwell, are getting worse, or you think there's something seriously wrong, call 999. Do not delay getting help if you're worried. Trust your instincts. Get more advice about coronavirus in children.Immediate action required:Call 999 for an ambulance if you or someone you care for: are struggling to breathe are coughing up blood have blue lips or a blue face feel cold and sweaty, with pale or blotchy skin have a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it collapse or faint become confused or very drowsy have stopped peeing or are peeing much less than usual Tell the operator you might have coronavirus symptoms. What to do if you get coronavirus symptoms again You must stay at home (self-isolate) again and ask for a test if you get symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) more than once. The symptoms are a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. You must also self-isolate again if someone you live with (or someone in your support bubble) gets symptoms again. What is a support bubble?You must self-isolate again even if you've had a positive test result for coronavirus before. You probably have some immunity to coronavirus but it's not clear how long it will last. You must not leave your home if you're self-isolating. Anyone with symptoms must self-isolate for at least 7 days from when their symptoms started. Anyone who does not have symptoms must self-isolate for 14 days from when the first person started having symptoms. This is because it can take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear. Information:Read more about when to self-isolate and what to do.More in Self-isolation and treating coronavirus symptoms When to self-isolate and what to do How long to self-isolate How to avoid spreading coronavirus to people you live with How to treat coronavirus symptoms at home What to do if coronavirus symptoms get worse What to do if you get coronavirus symptoms again.

"Packed lunches worse for kids than school dinners," Sky News reports, while Mail Online reports they are as unhealthy as they were a decade ago. In 2006, researchers looked at the contents of lunchboxes from around 1,000 children aged 8 to 9 years old from primary schools across England. In 2016 they repeated this assessment, with a sample of around 300 children. Researchers found that over the decade between studies, there had been very little change in the contents, with ham sandwiches on white bread and crisps still being most common. There was some positive change with a decline in sweets, chocolate and sugary drinks by about 10 to 14%. However, the vegetable content of lunchboxes remained very low. The main difficulty is in knowing how representative this second very small sample of schoolchildren is of the UK in general; particularly given study participation (in terms of schools who agreed to take part in the study) was so poor in 2016 compared with the previous decade. As more than half of primary schoolchildren have a packed lunch, another problem is the lack of any official guidance covering school lunchboxes, unlike those that exist for school dinners. Nevertheless, the study highlights the need for government and education authorities to understand the reasons why healthy food choices are not being made and to support everyone in achieving healthier lifestyles for themselves and their children. Read more advice about healthy school lunch box recipes. Where did the story come from? The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds with funding received from the university and partially by Unilever (GB). The study is published in the peer reviewed medical journal BMJ Open, and is freely available to access online. Mail Online coverage is fairly representative of the findings, while BBC News gives helpful information on what a healthy lunchbox could look like. The headline of the Sky News coverage, however, is misleading, giving the impression that the content of lunchboxes has been directly compared with school dinners, which this study did not do. What kind of research was this? This was a cross-sectional study comparing 2 surveys on packed lunches conducted in 2006 and again in 2016 to see how things had changed over the decade. Such studies are useful for looking at patterns and trends, but they cannot explain the reasons behind any observations. What did the research involve? In 2006 researchers had conducted a packed-lunch survey of children aged 8 to 9 years old attending 76 state primary schools across England. In 2016 researchers contacted these schools again and asked them to participate in another survey. With only 12 agreeing to take part again, they also contacted another 75 schools, receiving replies from 8 schools. This gave a total of 20 schools. Assessments took place between June and July 2016, the same as they had been in 2006. This involved researchers attending the schools and working through a questionnaire with children aged 8 to 9 (school year 4). They reviewed and weighed the content of lunchboxes to see which foods did and did not meet food standards as set out in the School Food Plan. The plan was published in 2013 and sets standards for foods provided in schools, along with other actions to help schools change the way children eat in schools and how they learn about food. Foods that met the School Food Plan standards included: protein-rich foods low-fat starchy foods dairy foods fruits and vegetables water, milk, pure fruit juice Foods that did not meet the standards included: sweetened drinks or diet soft drinks confectionery (such as chocolate and sweets) savoury snacks (for example, crisps) Some sweet treats, such oat-based flapjacks or cereal bars, did meet school standards. What were the basic results? Of the 20 schools participating, 2 schools subsequently dropped out, leaving a final sample of 18 schools (323 children) assessed in 2016 compared with 76 schools (1,148 children) in 2006. The most common foods were roughly compatible in both years, including white bread in around 2 in 3 lunchboxes, ham, cheese or chicken fillings in around half of lunchboxes, crisps or corn snacks in half, and confectionary in up to 2 in 3 lunchboxes. There were some positive changes though, with confectionery, cakes and biscuits reducing by around 10% in 2016 and sweetened drinks by 14%. However, vegetables remained low and were the least common food in boxes. Additionally, 1 in 4 children in 2016 were not bringing a drink from home. They may be drinking school water, but this was not known. The proportion of children's packed lunches that met all School Food Plan standards (provision of 5 healthy food groups with none of 3 unhealthy groups) increased from 1.1% in 2006 to only 1.6% in 2016. However, the proportion containing none of the 3 unhealthy foods (even if they did not have all the healthy ones) did increase from 9% to 16%. The proportion containing all 3 of these unhealthy foods also decreased from 27% to 21%. However, the level of some nutrients had also decreased between the years, including a 35% decline in vitamin C content and an 8% decline in vitamin A and zinc. How did the researchers interpret the results? The researchers conclude: "Packed lunches remain low quality with few meeting [nutritional] standards set for school meals [as laid out in School Foods Standards]. Provision of sugars has reduced due to reductions in provision and portion size of sugary drinks and packaged sweet foods, however, provision of some nutrients has worsened." Conclusion Overweight and obesity is a global health problem with the latest data showing that up to 30% of primary school children in England are overweight or obese. This survey study suggests that although there are some signs of improvement, with rates of sugary drinks and snacks decreasing slightly, there is still a long way to go in improving the health and nutritional content of children's lunchboxes. However, the key limitation of this research is the low participation rate and that we cannot be sure this sample is nationally representative. The 18 schools participating in 2016 represent only 12% of those invited to take part. The participation rate was also notably poor compared with a decade ago. The number of children taking part in 2016 is less than a third of the number in 2006. Overall, we have no idea how typical these 323 children – or the 18 schools they are from – are of the national average. This is also an assessment of food on a single day in the summer. This may be typical of the rest of the year (for these children) but we cannot be sure of that. Other points to be aware of: We cannot assume children in Year 4 are representative of other primary or infant school years. This is a sample of English state schools only; other areas of the UK or fee-paying schools may be different. We do not have any information about school dinners to compare with, for example knowing whether children's school dinner choices (or options) are healthier or not. Lastly, and most importantly, we do not know the reason why this sample of packed lunches in 2016 contains such a low proportion of healthy foods. For example, it could be that awareness and education around healthy eating is not reaching most people or certain groups in particular, such as those from deprived areas. Or it could be financial reasons, for example, school dinners not being subsidised or some people thinking it's too expensive to prepare healthy food. Understanding these possible reasons is probably the key area for national and local government and education authorities to address to try to make changes to ensure that all groups in society are able to make healthy food choices for themselves and their children. Analysis by Bazian Edited by NHS Website Links to the headlines British children's lunches are just as unhealthy as they were a decade ago with fewer than 2% getting a balanced pack-up from their parents Mail Online, 13 January 2020 Packed lunches worse for kids than school dinners, study says Sky News, 14 January 2020 How to make your packed lunch healthier

Advice about avoiding close contact with other people (social distancing), looking after your wellbeing and using the NHS and other services during coronavirus. Social distancing: what you need to do To stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you should avoid close contact with anyone you do not live with. This is called social distancing. Information:If you live alone or you’re a single parent who lives alone with your children, you can meet with 1 other household without social distancing. This is called a support bubble. Find out more about meeting people from outside your household on GOV.UK.How to avoid spreading the infection It's very important to do what you can to reduce the risk of you and other people getting ill with coronavirus. You can spread the virus even if you do not have symptoms. Do try to stay at least 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with (or anyone not in your support bubble) wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available wash your hands as soon as you get home cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards Don't do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Read more about staying safe outside your home on GOV.UK. Face coverings Wear something that covers your nose and mouth: on public transport when you go to hospital appointments or visit someone in hospital If you can, also wear a face covering in other places when it's hard to stay away from people, such as in shops. Face coverings should not be worn by children under 3 and people who would find wearing them difficult (such as people with breathing difficulties). To find out who needs to wear a face covering on public transport, see safer travel guidance for passengers on GOV.UK.Things you can and cannot do The government has published guidance on what you can and cannot do outside your home. This includes guidance about when you can leave your home, seeing other people and going to work. GOV.UK: full guidance on social distancing GOV.UK: common questions about what you can and cannot do during the coronavirus outbreak Important There is separate advice: if you're at high risk of getting seriously ill from coronavirus – see what to do if you're at high risk from coronavirus if you have symptoms of coronavirus – see self-isolation and treatment if you have coronavirus symptoms Looking after your health and wellbeing To help yourself stay well while you're at home: stay in touch with family and friends over the phone or on social media try to keep yourself busy – you could try activities like cooking, reading, online learning and watching films do light exercise at home or outside – see NHS fitness studio: exercises you can do at home consider taking 10 micrograms of vitamin D each day if you're indoors most of the day – this is to keep your bones and muscles healthy Information:Advice on mental health while you're staying at home: Every Mind Matters: 10 tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus Every Mind Matters: looking after your mental wellbeing while staying at home GOV.UK: guidance on wellbeing and coronavirus with advice on autism, dementia, learning disabilities, older people, and mental health conditions If you need medical help It's important to get medical help if you need it, especially if you feel very unwell or think there's something seriously wrong. If you think you have symptoms of coronavirus and need medical advice, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service. If you need to contact a GP, use the GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery. For urgent medical help, use the regular NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you're unable to get help online. For life-threatening emergencies call 999 for an ambulance. If you're advised to go to hospital, it's important to go. Keep going to any appointments you usually have, unless you're told not to. Read about using the NHS and other health services during coronavirus.Information:Get help and support If you're at a higher risk from coronavirus, you can get help from an NHS volunteer with things like getting food, medicines and other things you need. Call 0808 196 3646 (open 8am to 8pm) to get help from NHS Volunteer Responders.More in Social distancing and changes to everyday life Social distancing: what you need to do Using the NHS and other health services during coronavirus Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus Using the NHS and other health services during coronavirus At the moment it can be hard to know what to do if you're unwell. It's still important to get medical help if you need it. There are ways to get medical help and prescriptions online or over the phone.Coronavirus help If you think you have symptoms of coronavirus and need medical advice, use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service.Health information and advice The best place to get accurate health information is the NHS website. The NHS website has information and advice on: medical conditions and symptoms common medicines healthy lifestyle You can also check your GP surgery's website. Lots of GP surgeries have online services where you can get advice and support from your GP surgery team. Find your GP surgery to get its website details. Help and support from a GP If you need to contact a GP, do not go into the surgery in person. You can: visit the GP surgery's website, or use an online service to contact your GP – find your GP surgery to get its website details call your GP surgery Your GP surgery will then give you advice about what to do. A phone or video call with a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional may be booked for you. You'll only be asked to visit the surgery if absolutely necessary. Your GP surgery may be very busy at the moment and you may have to wait longer than usual to speak to someone if it's not urgent. Information:Online services and apps If you're registered with a GP surgery, you can use online services and apps that may allow you to: order repeat prescriptions see parts of your health record, including test results book, check or cancel appointments You may not be able to book appointments at the moment. Please check your GP surgery's website for how to contact staff (find your GP surgery to get its website details). If you can book an appointment, it is likely to be a phone or video appointment. Find out how to start using online services. Repeat prescriptions If you have a repeat prescription that you usually request at your GP surgery or pharmacy, you can do this online. You can order repeat prescriptions using: online services and apps linked to your GP surgery pharmacies that have an online repeat prescription service – you can search for these online Do not go to your GP surgery or pharmacy to order prescriptions. Call them if you cannot order your prescription online. When you order your prescription, order it at the same time and in the same amount you usually would. Do not order more than you need as this may mean someone else will be unable to get their medicine. Read more about how to order repeat prescriptions online. Dental treatment In England, some routine dental treatments are now available again. Changes have been made to keep you and the dental care team safe. Contact your dentist by phone or email. Only visit if you’ve been told to. If you think you need urgent dental treatment, do not go to a dentist. Instead: call your dentist use the NHS 111 online service if you cannot contact your dentist or you do not have one They can give you advice, help you contact an urgent dental service or arrange treatment if needed. Do not contact a GP. They cannot provide dental treatment. Sexual health clinics Call a sexual health clinic if you need help or advice about sexual health issues like sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or contraception. Clinics can be busy, so you may need to wait for your call to be answered and you may need to call more than once. Only go to a clinic if you’ve been told to. Find sexual health clinic contact details Contraception If you need contraception, call your GP surgery or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible. Only go in person if you've been told to. You'll usually have a phone or video consultation. You'll get an electronic prescription you can use to collect your contraception from a pharmacy or get it delivered. It can take longer to get contraception at the moment and some types are not widely available. You'll be told about other types of contraception you can use if you’re unable to get the type you want. See Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare: advice for women seeking contraception during the COVID-19 epidemic. Hospitals Some changes have been made to hospital services: your appointment may be cancelled or rescheduled – keep going to any appointments you usually have, unless you're told not to some appointments may be online, by phone or by video call you may be asked to come to your appointment alone, if you can you must wear something that covers your nose and mouth when you go to a hospital If you are having surgery or a procedure: you, the people you live with and anyone in your support bubble may need to self-isolate before you go into hospital you may need a test to check if you have coronavirus before you go into hospital Your hospital will contact you with more information about what you need to do. Information:If you're advised to go to hospital, it's important to go. Urgent medical help If you need urgent medical help, use the regular NHS 111 online service. The 111 online service asks questions about your symptoms to help you get the help you need. Call 111 if you need urgent help for a child under 5 or cannot get help online. Emergency medical help For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance. Try to avoid going straight to A&E instead of calling an ambulance. Information:British Sign Language support You can use a free British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter video service to help with things like medical appointments, calling your GP surgery or speaking to a pharmacist. Get support from a BSL interpreter from BSL Health AccessMore in Social distancing and changes to everyday life Social distancing: what you need to do Using the NHS and other health services during coronavirus Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel. You may be finding it particularly difficult at the moment because of the changes in place to try to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Changes have been made to several services, including end of life and palliative care, as well as funeral arrangements. You may feel that you need some extra help and support during this time. Information:NHS bereavement helpline Call the NHS bereavement helpline on 0800 2600 400 for guidance and support if someone you know has died. It's open every day from 8am to 8pm. The nurses on the helpline can give you advice, guidance and practical support during this difficult time. If somebody dies at home Call 999 if somebody dies at home unexpectedly. If there's an end of life care plan in place and the death is expected, call the person's GP. Leave a message if you cannot speak to them. The GP or another healthcare professional may be able to certify the death. Sometimes they may need to report the death to a coroner before it can be certified. Registering a death You need to call a register office to register the death of a relative or loved one. Find a register office on GOV.UK. The register office staff will tell you what you need to do when you contact them. Funeral directors can also register deaths, but not all of them do. In England, Wales, and Northern Ireland a death must be registered within 5 days. In Scotland, a death must be registered within 8 days. Read more about how to register a death on GOV.UK. Seeing someone after they've died It's unlikely you'll be able to see someone after they've died if it happened in a hospital or care home. You may be able to see them at a distance, but this will depend on the rules of the hospital or care home. If they died from coronavirus you will need to stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from them. This means you are unlikely to be able to do any cultural or funeral rituals that involve touching the person's body. This includes washing, dressing, kissing, and holding them. Funerals To stop the spread of coronavirus, current government advice on safe funerals says only close family members and people who lived with the person who died should go to their funeral. Other guidance for funerals that are taking place at the moment includes: anyone at higher risk from coronavirus should not go to the funeral anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus should not go to the funeral a funeral should happen at a crematorium or graveside, not in a place of worship at the funeral you need to stay 2 metres (3 steps) away from anyone you do not live with a funeral car should only be used if absolutely necessary, and only people who live together should use it family members will not be able to carry the coffin you should not advertise the funeral, as people may arrive unexpectedly you may be able to live stream the funeral service for people who cannot attend – ask the funeral director if this is possible Bereavement and mental health support: National Bereavement Partnership Call Samaritans helpline: 116 123 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) At A Loss The Good Grief Trust Cruse Bereavement Care Read more about getting help with grief after bereavement and loss More in Social distancing and changes to everyday life Social distancing: what you need to do Using the NHS and other health services during coronavirus Bereavement advice and support during coronavirus

"Drinking alcohol during pregnancy really does lead to poor brain function in babies, study confirms," reports the Mail Online. The Chief Medical Officers for the UK currently advise women not to drink any alcohol at any point during pregnancy, to keep risks to the baby to a minimum. A new review of studies found some evidence to suggest that drinking alcohol in pregnancy may affect babies' thinking abilities in later life, and possibly cause lower birthweight. However, the researchers said the studies included in their review could have biased results, and the results should be treated with caution. The review does not answer the question of whether there is a low level of alcohol consumption that is safe during pregnancy. Official UK advice about alcohol in pregnancy remains the same. The evidence from this study adds to concerns that alcohol may harm babies, so the safest option is still to not drink alcohol at all at any stage of the pregnancy. Find out more about alcohol in pregnancy. Where did the story come from? The researchers who carried out the review were from the University of Bristol. The study was funded by the National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council. It was published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Epidemiology on an open access basis so is free to read online. The headline used by the Mail Online overstates the certainty of the results of the review. Their report says that the study showed "drinking alcohol at any point in pregnancy leads to poorer brain function in babies". However, what the study showed was that there was some evidence of a higher risk of lower brain function for babies exposed to alcohol. The Daily Telegraph report makes it clearer that there is uncertainty over the results. What kind of research was this? This was a systematic review of quasi-experimental studies of alcohol and pregnancy. Quasi-experimental means the researchers tried to find ways to get around the problems of observational studies. Randomised controlled trials are the best way of looking at the direct effect of an exposure. For obvious ethical reasons, women cannot be randomised to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Therefore, the research usually has to be observational. In observational studies, researchers compare what happens to babies born to children whose mothers report drinking alcohol at varying levels. The problem with this is that lots of things – such as education, income, age, tobacco or drug use and general health – may vary according to whether a woman drinks alcohol in pregnancy. These confounding factors may also affect the health of her child, so it is hard to untangle the direct effect of alcohol. Observational studies have had mixed results when looking at low to moderate alcohol drinking in pregnancy. Quasi-experimental studies try to find ways to reduce some of this confounding from other influences. They may include: studies of the same woman in different pregnancies, where her alcohol consumption varied studies grouping women according to certain genetic variations, which act as a marker for whether they drink alcohol “natural experiment" studies that looked at things outside a woman's control, such as changes in legal drinking age or alcohol pricing What did the research involve? The researchers looked for any randomised controlled trials or quasi-experimental studies that assessed the effects of alcohol in pregnancy on outcomes during pregnancy, or after the child's birth. They identified a total 23 studies, which grouped together by type included: 1 randomised controlled trial – which looked at the effects of helping women who drank alcohol to stop during pregnancy 9 studies looking at women carrying different genes that affect their ability to make the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) – which breaks down alcohol 7 natural experiment studies – which mainly looked at the effect of changes to minimum age of alcohol consumption 6 "negative control" studies – for example if you compared alcohol consumption in mothers and fathers, the father would be the "negative control" as you would not expect his alcohol consumption to have any effect on the baby The researchers intended to pool results from studies of the same type that looked at the same outcome, but this was only possible for 2 studies. Instead, they described the results of the groups of studies and looked to see whether the results were consistent. The researchers looked at potential risk of bias for all the studies, to see how reliable the results are likely to be. What were the basic results? The researchers found some evidence from the 23 studies that alcohol may affect babies' thinking ability and childhood achievement. They found weaker evidence that they may affect birthweight. However, some of the studies found no evidence of these outcomes. Out of the 9 genetic variation studies: 2 studies found some evidence of a higher risk of foetal alcohol syndrome among children more likely to have been exposed to alcohol during pregnancy 1 study found evidence that children's IQ was lower at age 8 if they were more likely to have been exposed to alcohol 2 studies found children did better at school if exposed to less alcohol in pregnancy, but there was no effect on IQ Out of the 2 pregnancy comparison studies, 1 found more conduct problems in children exposed to alcohol. Out of the 4 parental comparison studies, 1 found more evidence that mother's, rather than father's, drinking was linked to poorer school results at age 11. Out of the 7 natural experiments: 3 US studies found that children born after the minimum alcohol drinking age was lowered (so people could drink at a younger age) were more likely to have low birthweight or be born early 1 study found that higher alcohol taxes were linked to increased birthweights and responsiveness of babies at birth In the randomised controlled trial of women given help to not drink during pregnancy, there was no evidence that women given such help decreased their drinking. The researchers said that all of the studies carried some potential risk of bias, meaning the results should be treated with caution. How did the researchers interpret the results? The researchers said their research had found "a modest body of evidence suggestive of a detrimental effect on cognitive outcomes and infant birthweight". They said this "will strengthen the evidence base for the abstinence recommendation" – which is not to drink at all in pregnancy. Conclusion Not much has changed as a result of this study. The recommendation to pregnant women remains to avoid alcohol completely throughout pregnancy. The study adds some additional weight to the evidence that led to that recommendation being made by the Department of Health in 2016. The review highlights how difficult it is to judge the impact of just one factor, such as alcohol consumption, on the outcome of a pregnancy. It is not possible to carry out a trial in which some women are randomly assigned to drink alcohol while others are assigned not to drink, because that would be unethical. So this review looked for special types of observational studies that have used other methods to try and reduce the influence from other environmental, health or lifestyle factors. But all of these studies rely on assumptions, which means we have to be cautious about the results. For example, if a mother drinks during one pregnancy but not another, we may assume that everything else about the mother's behaviour during pregnancy was the same – but we cannot know this for sure. Many of the studies included were quite small, and the variation in methods and outcomes measured meant that few of the studies could be combined. Despite these limitations, the overall weight of the review supports the understanding that alcohol in pregnancy may increase the chance of harm to babies, although we do not know how much alcohol poses a risk. For this reason, the advice about alcohol and pregnancy remains the same.

"Signs of cancer can appear long before diagnosis," reports The Guardian. Most cells in the body divide and reproduce constantly, picking up replication errors in their DNA over time as we age. Many of these errors may be harmless, but some can cause or increase the risk of cancer. Cancers begin when harmful errors, or mutations, cause our cells to divide in an uncontrolled way. It's usually impossible to tell if this is happening, until the cancer starts to cause physical signs or symptoms. In this new study, an international team of researchers sequenced the genomes (the entire DNA and genetic material) of 2,658 tumour samples. They used the information to work out the order in which mutations and copying of mutations happened, because usually more than one mutation is needed before cells become cancerous. The researchers then modelled how different types of cancer develop over time. They found that harmful mutations for some types of cancer, such as ovarian cancer, characteristically happen very early, in some cases decades before people have any physical signs of the disease. The findings raise hopes that some cancers could be detected and treated much earlier. However, at present it's not clear whether this research could lead to a cancer screening system based on checking for "genetic early warning signs", both in terms of effectiveness and feasibility. At present, the best way to detect cancer early is to be alert to the possible signs and symptoms, attend cancer screening when invited, and know about your family history of the disease. Find out more about: cancer breast cancer screening bowel cancer screening Where did the story come from? The research was carried out by the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes (PCAWG) Consortium, an enormous collaboration between hundreds of scientists from 4 continents. 46 scientists worked on this particular paper, from 38 universities or research institutes. The PCAWG group published 6 papers this week, but we're focusing on just 1, which looked at the way cancers evolve over time. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature on an open-access basis, so it is free to read online. The Guardian, BBC News and Mail Online focused on the discovery that DNA changes to cells may happen many years before cancer can currently be diagnosed, and the reporting was generally accurate. What kind of research was this? This was a modelling study, using data from the whole genome sequencing of 2,658 cancers to reconstruct the likely evolution of DNA in these cancers over time. The study helps scientists to better understand how cancers begin and evolve. However, at this stage, the results cannot be used to test for cancers in people. What did the research involve? A team of scientists worldwide worked with 2,778 samples of cancers, taken from 2,658 people with cancer. Some people gave just 1 sample, while others gave a sample of newly diagnosed primary tumours, and later, a sample of a metastatic cancer (when cancer has spread to another part of the body). 38 cancer types were represented in the samples. The scientists carried out whole genome sequencing of the samples. This showed where DNA mutations arose, and whether they had been copied and duplicated as more DNA changes accumulated. Researchers could look for so-called "driver" mutations, which are known to be linked to cancer, and see whether they happened early or late in the cancer's evolution. They used this information to model a typical "life history" for each of the 38 types of cancer. This showed whether important mutations happened early or late in the cancer's development. They then estimated how that mapped against a person's life. For example, whether cancer-causing mutations happened a short time before cancer was diagnosed, or whether they had been present for years or decades before cancer was detected. What were the basic results? The researchers found that the time between cancer-driving mutations and diagnosis varies a lot between cancers. Some (such as liver and cervical cancer) happen 1 to 5 years before the cancer was diagnosed. By contrast, ovarian cancers showed significant mutations 10 to 40 years before diagnosis. This suggests the original mutations that lead to some adult cancers could happen during childhood or adolescence. Other results included: a small number of mutations in genes known to drive cancer development happen early in the development of several cancers a larger variety of rarer mutations are responsible for driving later cancer development some mutations that are linked to outside influences (such as those caused by tobacco smoking in lung cancer and UV light exposure in skin melanoma) happen early in cancer development some mutations, including signs of attempts by the cells to repair their DNA, tend to happen later in cancer development How did the researchers interpret the results? The researchers said: "Our study sheds light on the typical timescale of… tumour development, with initial driver events seemingly occurring up to decades before diagnosis." They say the results "highlight opportunities for early cancer detection". Conclusion This study represents an enormous achievement by many scientists working together to find out more about how cancers develop over time. This type of work is likely to be important in developing future tests for cancers, and possibly new treatments that can target cancers at a very early stage. However, the study does not change how cancer is diagnosed or treated at present. It can take years before early-stage research like this leads to changes in clinical practice. As one of the scientists involved in the study told journalists, the idea of being able to target mutations by doing blood tests during childhood, then eliminate dangerous mutations, is "science fiction". This research is very complex and, as with all modelling, it relies on some assumptions about the time it takes for mutations to arise, be duplicated and copied. The accuracy of the findings will depend on the accuracy of these assumptions. All samples in the study came from people who had developed cancer. It would be interesting to compare findings with non-cancerous tissue samples from these people, or samples from people who did not develop cancer. It's good news that DNA sequencing technology now allows scientists to work on such a large scale, and that they're able to work together to find out more detail about the way that cancers evolve. This type of work could make a big difference to the way doctors approach cancer in future.

"Teenagers who use e-cigarettes are nearly five times more likely to smoke tobacco later in life," reports the Mail Online. E-cigarettes deliver nicotine to the lungs in vaporised liquid. Previous evidence has shown that vaping is less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes. E-cigarettes may help people who already smoke to stop smoking. But, e-cigarettes are not risk free and they should not be used by people who do not smoke. There are fears that young people might start smoking after experimenting with e-cigarettes. This could be because e-cigarettes get them addicted to nicotine, or getting into similar habits to smoking. This is sometimes called the "gateway" effect. Alternatively, it could be that young people who are more inclined to take risks are more likely to try both vaping and smoking. This is known as the "common causes" effect. This summary of the research brought together studies that have tried to answer this question. They found strong evidence that young non-smokers who tried e-cigarettes were more likely to go on to smoke tobacco. But, the researchers say the evidence does not show why this is. Either the "gateway" or "common causes" explanation, or a combination of both, could be the cause. Find out more about using e-cigarettes to stop smoking. Where did the story come from? The researchers who carried out the study were from the University of Bristol. The study was funded by several institutions including the British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, the National Institute of Health Research Biomedical Research Centre and the University of Bristol. It was published in the peer-reviewed journal Tobacco Control and is free to read online. The Mail Online report used slightly higher estimates of the risk of smoking tobacco after vaping than the adjusted figures used in the study. The adjusted figures took into account factors that might have influenced the results, such as whether the participants' friends smoked, and the use of alcohol and other drugs. So while the Mail's headline was arguably alarmist, its actual reporting was balanced and made clear that the findings did not prove that vaping causes tobacco smoking among young people. What kind of research was this? This was a systematic review and meta-analysis. These types of studies work well to summarise the current evidence about a subject at any one time. The studies included in the review were cohort studies, which can show links between risk factors (such as vaping) and outcomes (such as smoking). But, they cannot prove that the risk factors directly cause the outcomes. Other factors may be involved. What did the research involve? Researchers looked for studies of people under 30. The studies need to include measures of e-cigarette use when people were non-smokers, and measures of later tobacco smoking. They found 17 suitable studies and pooled the results to give an overall picture of how likely non-smokers who vaped were to start smoking. They also looked at the reliability of the studies, and whether they adjusted their figures to take account of things that might change the outcome (confounding factors). Most studies took account of participants' age, gender and ethnic background. Some looked at whether people's friends smoked, whether they used other drugs or drank alcohol, and whether they had other risk-seeking behaviours. Only one study looked at use of nicotine versus non-nicotine e-cigarettes. The researchers published results both with raw data and adjusted to take account of any confounding factors measured. We will report the adjusted figures, which showed a slightly weaker link than the raw data. The researchers did a number of analyses to look for influence from age or country in which the research was carried out. Most of the studies (10) were from the US, 3 were from the UK and there was 1 each from Canada, Mexico, Germany and the Netherlands. What were the basic results? Of the 57,514 people in the 17 studies included in the meta-analysis, 4,787 had used e-cigarettes and 52,727 had not. 1,451 of the vapers (30%) and 4,340 of the non-vapers (8%) had gone on to smoke tobacco. After taking account of confounding factors, non-smokers who had tried e-cigarettes were 2.9 times more likely to go on to smoke tobacco (adjusted odds ratio 2.92, 95% confidence interval 2.30 to 3.71). While all the study results pointed in the same direction, some showed much stronger links between vaping and smoking than others. The researchers found that the links were strongest when they included studies looking at people under 18. The link also seemed stronger in studies done in the UK than the US. The researchers said most of the studies were good quality, while 1 was fair and 3 were poor. How did the researchers interpret the results? The researchers said their results showed "strong consistent association in observational studies between e-cigarette use among non-smokers and later smoking". They said that the findings "provide some support for a causal relationship between e-cigarette use and later smoking. This is in line with the theory that e-cigarettes act as a gateway to smoking". But, they added "findings… do not provide clear evidence that this is explained by a gateway effect rather than shared common causes of both e-cigarette use and smoking". Conclusion This summary of research found strong evidence that young people who vape but have not previously smoked are more likely to go on to smoke. This is compared to young people who neither vape nor smoke. This adds to previous evidence that young people who vape seem more likely to take up smoking. There are questions about the reliability of some of the studies. Most relied on teenagers and young people to report whether or not they smoked, which may not have given accurate results. Not all studies tried to account for other factors that could have influenced the results, like attitude to risk-taking behaviour. Like previous studies, this summary of research does not answer the question of why young people who vape go on to smoke. It could be that young people who would have smoked anyway try vaping first. Or it could be that young people who would never have smoked do so after they try vaping. Because we do not know the answer to this question, it is important that young people are protected from advertising about e-cigarettes and are not encouraged to vape. E-cigarettes should be used only by people who smoke and are trying to stop.

While everyone is being told to stay at home, it can be hard to know what to do if you're unwell. For help from a GP – use your GP surgery's website, use an online service or app, or call the surgery. For urgent medical help – use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you're unable to get help online. For life-threatening emergencies – call 999 for an ambulance. If you're advised to go to hospital, it's important to go. Find out how to get medical help

Adur and Worthing have both seen only one new confirmed case of coronavirus in the last seven days. The total number of cases in Worthing now stands at 395 (Friday, July 10), up one from last Friday when it was 394, according to the figures from Public Health England. Meanwhile in Adur the total is now 185, one up from 184 last Friday. Overall in West Sussex, the total number of cases now stands at 2,702. During the past week, Crawley has seen the biggest increase in new cases. The total rose by 14 and now stands at 432. Horsham and Mid Sussex both saw three new cases of the virus, with the total now standing at 509 and 593 respectively. Chichester saw just one new case, bringing the total to 269. Meanwhile in Arun, there were no new cases of the virus, with the total remaining at 319. Last week, Public Health England changed the way it publishes data about confirmed cases. The totals now include data from positive tests carried out in NHS settings, such as labs and hospitals, (known as pillar 1) plus the results of positive tests carried out at home or at drive-through centres (known as pillar 2).

Boris Johnson was wearing a mask as he visited a shop in Uxbridge Making face coverings mandatory in shops in England is being considered by the government to slow the spread of coronavirus, senior sources have said. Speaking in a Facebook Q&A video, Boris Johnson hinted at the change saying: "We are looking at ways of making sure that people really do have face coverings in shops." Face coverings have been compulsory in shops in Scotland since 10 July. Mr Johnson also said "people should be going back to work if they can now." Responding to a question about extending the furlough scheme the prime minister said: "I think everybody has sort of taken the 'stay at home if you can' - I think we should now say, well, 'go back to work if you can'. "I think it's very important that people should try to lead their lives more normally." Face coverings now compulsory in Scotland's shops Who needs to wear a face covering in the UK? Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask The UK government was initially hesitant about advising people to wear face coverings, arguing that evidence that they reduce transmission was "weak". However, rules compelling people to wear face masks on public transport in England were introduced on 15 June. And speaking on Friday Mr Johnson said "the balance of scientific opinion seems to have shifted more in favour of them than it was, and we're very keen to follow that". "I don't think we are going to get to a world where we say everyone has to wear face coverings the whole time everywhere," he said, but added "We need to be stricter in insisting that people wear face coverings in confined spaces where they are meeting people they don't usually meet. "The future for the country has got to be a world where we are managing the virus so effectively with local lockdowns, test and trace that we don't need ultimately to have some of these social distancing measures." The messaging on face masks has evolved, to put it mildly. And Labour's calling on the government to offer some speedy clarity on the matter. Of course some will suggest that the position has evolved as the science has evolved. But perhaps something to consider here too; the economy. Today Boris Johnson urged people to go back to work. He also hinted at a stricter policy on face masks. Lo and behold he was pictured, out and about at a shop and takeaway, wearing a face mask. It doesn't take a detective to spot an overarching theme. Ministers want people to start embracing the new normal; leaving their homes, spending money and helping businesses get back on their feet - but yes with mitigation measures, like masks, in place. Those mitigations are of course there to help suppress transmission but can also play their part in in helping people feel confident. Because public confidence is important; you can urge someone to do something but they may well resist unless they feel safe. Currently people in England are advised to wear a face covering if possible in enclosed public spaces where social distancing is not possible. Those exempt from wearing face coverings include children under 11, people with disabilities, those with breathing difficulties and anyone travelling with someone who relies on lip reading. The rules on face covering vary across the nations. In Scotland face coverings are mandatory in shops and on public transport. People in Wales are being asked to wear non-medical face coverings where social distancing is not possible - including on public transport - but the government in Cardiff stopped short of making their use mandatory. While in Northern Ireland, plans to make wearing face coverings on public transport compulsory have been put on hold, pending legal clarification. Is the science on face coverings changing? Right from the early weeks of the crisis there's been concern about "silent spreaders" - people who don't realise they're infected passing the virus to others. It was that fear that led the US government and many others, back in April, to recommend that people cover their faces when in crowded indoor spaces. And since then the evidence has become stronger that in the 24-48 hours before symptoms show, people can be at their most infectious. Many others may never show symptoms at all, as I reported back in May. So as lockdowns are eased, and there's more mingling on public transport and in shops, the logic is that a barrier over the mouth and nose - even one that's homemade - can trap much of the virus that an infected person may release. According to Prof Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, president of the Royal Society, the UK's leading science academy, masks help to reopen economies because they make it easier for people to go about their normal lives and "they're a very small price to pay". 'Way behind' The World Health Organization says non-medical face coverings should be worn where social distancing is not possible. Homemade cloth face coverings can help reduce the spread of coronavirus from people who are contagious but have no symptoms or are yet to develop symptoms. Prof Sir Venki Ramakrishnan expressed concern that the UK is "way behind" other countries in terms of face mask usage. A recent report by the Royal Society said that as of April 2020, 80% of Italians wore masks, 70% of Americans and 65% of Spaniards. In the UK that figure was just 25% - although it is likely to be higher now. Prof Ramakrishnan said the government's guidelines had been inconsistent adding: "What we would like for the government is to be a bit stronger and clearer about the messaging and require it whenever you are in crowded public spaces where you cannot get more than 2m away from the next person. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has written to Mr Johnson urging him to make face coverings mandatory in public places where it is not possible to keep a safe distance from others. Labour's shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: "We urge ministers to conclude this review rapidly to provide the strong and clear guidance needed."

A former Shoreham College teacher has pleaded guilty to ten sex offences against children as young as eight. A former Shoreham College teacher has pleaded guilty to ten sex offences against children as young as eight. Neil Turner, 66, of Pevensey Garden in Worthing, admitted to indecently assaulting seven boys, from the 1970s up to 2016, at a hearing held at Worthing Magistrates’ Court yesterday (July 8). Turner’s latest victims came forward following an initial conviction in June, 2017, when the retired teacher was jailed for 32 months for sexual assaults on three young boys during the 80s and 90s. Neil Turner. Picture: Sussex Police SUS-170628-121016001 Addressing magistrates, the crown’s prosecutor said: “These crimes will be committed to crown court as they were clear breaches of trust on boys between eight and 16. “These only came to light following the previous sentence and, as a result of media interest, these victims came forward.” Turner pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent touching on a boy under the age of 14, two counts of indecent touching of a boy under 16 years, two counts of assaulting a boy under 13 by touching and one count of indecently touching a man aged 16 or over. Following the guilty plea, chairman of the bench Gavin Oclee-Brown agreed the ‘serious offences’ meant sentencing powers beyond magistrates’ court were required. He ordered Turner to appear at Lewes Crown Court on August 5 for sentencing. He was already placed on the sex offender’s register for life as part of his previous convictions, which came about following an investigation started in November, 2015. Turner’s defence pointed out there had been no allegations made against his client since his 2017 conviction. He was released on unconditional bail.

Acne is caused when tiny holes in the skin, known as hair follicles, become blocked. Sebaceous glands are tiny glands found near the surface of your skin. The glands are attached to hair follicles, which are small holes in your skin that an individual hair grows out of. Sebaceous glands lubricate the hair and the skin to stop it drying out. They do this by producing an oily substance called sebum. In acne, the glands begin to produce too much sebum. The excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and both substances form a plug in the follicle. If the plugged follicle is close to the surface of the skin, it bulges outwards, creating a whitehead. Alternatively, the plugged follicle can be open to the skin, creating a blackhead. Normally harmless bacteria that live on the skin can then contaminate and infect the plugged follicles, causing papules, pustules, nodules or cysts. Testosterone Teenage acne is thought to be triggered by increased levels of a hormone called testosterone, which occurs during puberty. The hormone plays an important role in stimulating the growth and development of the penis and testicles in boys, and maintaining muscle and bone strength in girls. The sebaceous glands are particularly sensitive to hormones. It's thought that increased levels of testosterone cause the glands to produce much more sebum than the skin needs. Acne in families Acne can run in families. If your parents had acne, it's likely that you'll also develop it. One study has found that if both your parents had acne, you're more likely to get more severe acne at an early age. It also found that if one or both of your parents had adult acne, you're more likely to get adult acne too. Acne in women Women are more likely to have adult acne than men. It's thought that many cases of adult acne are caused by the changes in hormone levels that many women have at certain times. These times include: periods – some women have a flare-up of acne just before their period pregnancy – many women have symptoms of acne at this time, usually during the first 3 months of their pregnancy polycystic ovary syndrome – a common condition that can cause acne, weight gain and the formation of small cysts inside the ovary Other triggers Other possible triggers of an acne flare-up include: some cosmetic products – however, this is less common as most products are now tested, so they do not cause spots (non-comedogenic) certain medications – such as steroid medicines, lithium (used to treat depression and bipolar disorder) and some drugs used to treat epilepsy regularly wearing items that place pressure on an affected area of skin, such as a headband or backpack smoking – which can contribute to acne in older people Acne myths Despite being one of the most widespread skin conditions, acne is also one of the most poorly understood. There are many myths and misconceptions about it: 'Acne is caused by a poor diet' So far, research has not found any foods that cause acne. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is recommended because it's good for your heart and your health in general. 'Acne is caused by having dirty skin and poor hygiene' Most of the biological reactions that trigger acne occur beneath the skin, not on the surface, so the cleanliness of your skin has no effect on your acne. Washing your face more than twice a day could just aggravate your skin. 'Squeezing blackheads, whiteheads and spots is the best way to get rid of acne' This could actually make symptoms worse and may leave you with scarring. 'Sexual activity can influence acne' Having sex or masturbating will not make acne any better or worse. 'Sunbathing, sunbeds and sunlamps help improve the symptoms of acne' There's no conclusive evidence that prolonged exposure to sunlight or using sunbeds or sunlamps can improve acne. Many medicines used to treat acne can make your skin more sensitive to light, so exposure could cause painful damage to your skin, and also increase your risk of skin cancer. 'Acne is infectious' You cannot pass acne on to other people.

Firstly it will feel unusual and there will be 2 metre lines everywhere. Milton Keynes city centre have Social Distancing Signs everywhere that are strictly enforced. And a one way↩ walk system, that means you should keep to the left where possible and you will be reminded by City Security. City Security, Image Credit: OMS Security. It will be confusing for most people as guidance varies city to city. People with Mental Health Difficulties will find this more confusing. #Autism People with #ASD will need more support. NR: DH "When I went to Milton Keynes City Centre today it was confusing, frustrating, different, with all of the social distancing and one way↩ systems and procedures". WCN

Shoreham’s flood defence scheme has won an award in recognition of its ‘positive and transformational contribution to society’. Shoreham flood defence scheme The Adur Tidal Walls Scheme, which was delivered by construction and civil engineering firm Mackley, was named winner of the Infrastructure category At the RICS Social Impact Awards, South East, in June. Costing £31m, the defences have reduced the flood risk for nearly 2,500 residential and commercial properties in Shoreham and East Lancing. The scheme was completed in February 2019, and was named Climate Resilience Project of the Year at the British Construction Industry Awards later the same year. The defences cover the west bank of the river all the way from Shoreham Fort to the airport, and the east bank from Coronation Green to the A27 – 7km in total. At its official opening, councillor Neil Parkin said it would have ‘an immeasurable impact’ on residents and businesses.

Here’s the latest news on the roads in East and West Sussex this evening (July 9). Roads are relatively clear, but there are delays at several points along the A27. In Bexhill, an earlier broken down car in Devonshire Road has been removed from near the junction at Western Road. Near Lewes, there’s slow traffic on A27 eastbound around A26 (Southerham Roundabout). SUS-180108-085155001 Over towards Brighton there is slow traffic on A270 Lewes Road Southbound at Coombe Road. In the roadworks area. Further west at Worthing there are reports of very slow traffic on the A27 westbound around Sompting Road. And near Bognor Regis there is slow traffic on A259 Grevatts Lane both ways near B2233 Yapton Road. In the roadworks area.

A group of travellers who made camp on a Lancing public park on Tuesday (July 7) have been moved on. The group of four vehicles arrived at Lancing Manor Park yesterday morning but were shortly after given a notice of eviction by West Sussex County Council, on behalf of Adur District Council. A spokesman for the county council said a request was also made for police powers to direct the group to the West Sussex transit site in Chichester. The request was granted and two caravans left the area, the spokesman said, with two more relocating to the transit site this morning (July 9). Travellers on Lancing Manor Park.

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Social Distancing in Schools is a bad impact on mental health says UK Health Care Professionals as it is a form of keeping away from people you know and care about. Social Distancing is GUIDANCE not law and police have no powers to enforce Covid-19 Advice as law. Stay Alert is Guidance and Police have been told that they have no powers to enforce Covid-19 social Distancing.

Teaching Staff in schools have a duty to protect pupils and educate pupils but "they do not have a duty to silence political students opinions" adds, News Reporter: Dwayne Hards Teachers are threatening pupils with isolation if they express opinions about certain religious beliefs. Insulting Islam is not racism as it is a RELIGION not a RACE if you added RACE to the subject then it may count as potential racism students are allowed to have political views ie '2003 Jordanian embassy bombing in Baghdad'. Iraq is the most affected country effected by terrorism in the world. We must all Stay Alert on terrorism. Here's an example a student in County Buckinghamshire UK shouts "Allahu Akbar", and has strong opinions on politics, and teaching staff don't like that but is it racism? No as racism means 'the belief that different races possess distinct characteristics, abilities, or qualities, especially so as to distinguish them as inferior or superior to one another'. It doesn't include opinions based on certain justified religious behaviours. Not all Muslims are extremists or terrorists 99% aren't there's just that 1% that ruin humanity and an entire way Muslim faith is viewed and expressed as. Loads of Muslims believe homosexuality should be illegal poll finds. But not all. The only time it is discrimination is if you bully or treat religious people differently because of there beliefs but even then it's not necessarily racism. As stated in the religious and hatred act ⬇️ Which indicates it is legal to express opinions about religion. And schools trying to control what students say about there school on social media This is a review and is legal it is not slander or everyone that writes a review is a criminal "seriously". It is not an offense to write a review about a school unless it is something like "my school spits in our food and it is gross" which would then be slander unless it was evidentually true. MKLN&A-UK3