Manchester Arena attack

The money will come from the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, set up in the wake of the attack by ISIS sympathizer Salman Abedi on 22 May, which has so far raised more than $23 million.

"The payments will ensure the families benefit from the phenomenal outpouring of public support following the attack," the fund said in a press release.

"The city and the world responded with such extreme kindness, generosity and solidarity in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena attack," said Councillor Sue Murphy, chair of the trustees of the fund.

The Great City Games, an open and free event for the public, is due to take place in Manchester this weekend.

The FA Cup final, English Football League play-offs and the PGA golf Championship are also this week.

Manchester United cancelled a news conference today, due to be held prior to their Europa League final against Ajax in Stockholm tomorrow, and will wear black armbands for the match.

The club said: "Our thoughts are with the victims and their families at this terribly difficult time."