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Rishi Sunak has warned Britain that its Covid-19 economic emergency has only just begun after responding to news of the deepest slump in more than 300 years by pledging a fresh £55bn to tackle the pandemic. On the day that the daily death toll from the virus reached a new second-wave peak of 696, the chancellor said that despite borrowing a peacetime record of £394bn this year, he would need to carry on spending in order to protect lives and livelihoods. The “economic emergency” caused by Covid-19 has only just begun, according to chancellor Rishi Sunak, as he warned the pandemic would deal…

Atalanta scored twice in four minutes to deliver a surprise victory over Liverpool FC and blow qualification from Champions League Group D wide open. This was their heaviest such defeat since August 2015 in the Premier League against West Ham under Brendan Rodgers (0-3). A much-changed Reds side lacked fluidity and failed to have a shot on target at Anfield on Wednesday. Off Day for LFC Josip Ilicic and Robin Gosens struck for the Serie A side midway through the second half. Mohamed Salah, returning to the side, had fired over with the Reds’ best chance in the first half.…

Spanish experts warn masks should be worn for ALL of 2021 It looks like Covid-19 safety measures will be around for a while in Spain – facemasks, social distancing and other basic safety measures such as regularly washing hands are likely to be in place for the whole of 2021.  2020 will go down in history as the Covid-19 year, and 2021 looks set to become the year of the vaccine, with the most vulnerable being vaccinated first and then later the rest of the population.  https://twitter.com/calgaryherald/status/1329675340873162754 Official sources from the Interterritorial Health Council have said the ‘vaccination process will…

Wednesday’s News Briefing – VIDEO – £3bn unemployment plan – Windrush Scandal – Battle looms in Ethiopia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTMNTBjAptA Wednesday’s News Briefing – VIDEO – £3bn unemployment plan – Windrush Scandal – Battle looms in Ethiopia WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ Three households can mix over Christmas UK Rishi Sunak to launch £3bn #unemployment support plan ‘Stain on British history’: Home Office broke equality law over Windrush Scandal, report finds LA shuts restaurants as virus surges, but Europe #lockdowns to ease Canada’s #Trudeau pranked by fake #Greta in phone call about #NATO, private world leaders’ club… and South Park’s…

Wednesday 25 November Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 3 April 2020 News Briefing –  As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 60,123,638Deaths: 1,415,192Recovered: 41,567,286 LA shuts restaurants as virus surges’Stain on BHome Office broke equality law over Windrush scandal, report findsRishi Sunak to launch £3bn unemployment support planThree households can mix over Christmas in UK Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Three households can mix over Christmas in UK.Rishi Sunak to launch £3bn unemployment support plan.‘Stain on British history’: Home Office broke equality law over Windrush scandal, report finds.LA…

Housing market 2020 registers a surge of completions The UK housing market 2020 is booming, contrary to the national trend of the Covid economy. According to the latest research, It is expected to register a huge uptick in housing sales completions this year, following the stamp duty holiday, which was announced by Rishi Sunak. Property rebound predicted to continue as buyers rush to complete before stamp duty holiday ends with an expected 100,000 sales being completed subject to conveyancing solicitors and availability. Housing Market 2020 Completed sales across the UK are expected to fall six per cent compared to last…

Elon Musk’s net worth has risen to $127.9bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This means he has overtaken Bill Gates to become the world’s second-richest person. Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon is the worlds richest person with a net worth of $186bn. Eight out of the top ten richest men in the world are from the United States, and all have seen their net worth grow during the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from Warren Buffet, who has a diversified portfolio, have the main industry defined as technology. Elon Musk’s net worth Elon Musk’s net worth has risen by $7.2bn…

Global airlines will end the year losing more than $100 billion this year, and it could even rise to as much as $118 billion, according to the latest forecasts from International Air Transport Association (IATA). Airline News That’s significantly higher than it had projected earlier. Prior to the second lockdown, IATA had projected loses for airlines at $84 billion but this new projection could be $34 billion higher. The hopes of the airline industry are significantly linked to the success of a vaccine. In the UK airlines have seen some optimism with the announcement that Air travellers can pay for…

Mosques in Dubai and Mosques in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will reopen with 30 per cent capacity and adhere to a strict COVID-19 protocol. Making the announcement during a media briefing held by the UAE Government to outline the latest developments with regard to countering the coronavirus pandemic, Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, Spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), said that mosques will reopen for worshipers 30 minutes before the Friday prayer and will close 30 minutes later. Mosques in Dubai The great architectural beauty of mosques in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the rest of the…

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Tesla hits $500 billion market cap for the first time in its history. The tech giant, led by eccentric CEO Elon Musk is rallying after UK news that petrol cars will not be sold past 2030. A lot sooner than previously announced. The company has been on an upward surge in 2020, with its stock price increasing more than fivefold. While the mark is largely symbolic, Tesla became the first $100 billion publicly listed U.S. carmaker in January. Shares of Tesla were trading at $540.40, up more than 3%, when markets opened. Tesla surged past a $500 billion market cap on…

The price of bitcoin has climbed past $19,000 as the cryptocurrency’s 2020 surge continues. Bitcoin climbed past $19,207 on Tuesday as the world’s best-known cryptocurrency continues to surge in 2020. Bitcoin News Today Bitcoin climbed past $15,000 on Nov. 5 and $18,000 on Nov. 19. Bitcoin’s market value — which is calculated by multiplying the total number of bitcoins in circulation by the price — now stands at $355.9 billion, higher than the $331.8 billion it hit in December 2017. It was trading about 4.25% higher on Tuesday morning at $19,207 and is expected to climb further. It is now…

Quarantine cut – Trump transition – China’s Moon Mission – BBC Christmas TV lineup – Covid-19 vaccine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndL8e-80J6o WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ #Arrivals in England to be able to cut #quarantine if they pay for #test #BorisJohnson suggests ‘vast majority’ of vulnerable people could get COVID #vaccine by #Easter #NoDeal #Brexit to cost more than #Covid, Bank of England governor says #Tigray leader rejects Ethiopia’s ultimatum, says his people ‘ready to die’ #China launches robotic mission to haul #Moon rocks back to Earth, first in over 40 years #Trump gives go-ahead to begin transition, #Biden welcomes move China’s…

Tuesday 24 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 3 April 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 59,516,610Deaths: 1,402,042Recovered: 41,157,776 Tensions mount in Thai protests as Bangkok braces for major rallyRetail workers scared as cases surgeRemdesivir – the rise and fall of a Covid wonder drugSeven Sudanese Doctors Die from COVID-19 in 10 DaysChina’s top diplomat to visit Tokyo, Korea amid regional tensionsTrump gives go-ahead to begin transition, Biden welcomes moveChina launches robotic mission to haul Moon rocks back to EarthTigray leader rejects Ethiopia’s ultimatum, says…

Piers Morgan launches a tirade of abuse at Mesut Ozil, losing his cool and dishing hooligan abuse at the Arsenal forward. Ahead of Arsenal’s meeting with Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, Ozil wrote: “Let’s goooooo.” Ozil has been consistently supporting his teammates on social media as he has not been included in the 25-man squad. Piers Morgan Twitter attack However, that tweet struck a chord with furious Piers Morgan who promptly responded “I wish you would, Mesut. For your sake and Arsenal’s.” Piers is a die-hard Gooners fan, very rarely shy of expressing his opinions and in previous tirades, he…

Arsenal fans reacted on social media last night as Theo Walcott helped Southampton to a 1-1 draw at Wolves in the Premier League. On Monday night football with supporters watching from home, the former Gooner caused a social media storm from fans who claim he is better than Pepe. https://twitter.com/Wax_Online_/status/1331002699484164096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1331002699484164096%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1028887705734989686.ampproject.net%2F2011070101001%2Fframe.html Some Arsenal supporters stated that the former England International is better than the left-footed Ivorian Pepe. The Southampton man has been in a rich vein of form and has been involved in three goals in five league matches, whilst Pepe has scored one goal in eight league encounters. https://twitter.com/Kgalisto/status/1331039174779080705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1331039174779080705%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-1028887705734989686.ampproject.net%2F2011070101001%2Fframe.html Arsenal…

Liverpool forward Mo Salah tested positive for COVID-19 during the international break whilst on International Duty for Egypt and returned back to the UK to self isolate. Salah posts a beaming selfie from Liverpool’s new AXA training ground after being given the all-clear to link up with Jurgen Klopp’s injury-ravaged side following coronavirus ordeal Mo Salah Covid The Egyptian international, Mohamed Salah missed Liverpool’s weekend game against Leicester City at Anfield on Sunday, which Liverpool won comfortably 3-0. However, Salah has finished his quarantine and is now healthy again. The forward uploaded an image of himself on Instagram at the…

2020 is the year of Vintage, Secondhand and Upcycling  Whilst 2020 may be remembered for many other things, in the world of fashion, 2020 is the year vintage, secondhand and upcycling took off.  The fashion industry saw a record 79% decline in spending in April, in the early days of the pandemic. Most of us had little reason to shop for new clothes – except for loungewear (which is still growing).  But not needing new clothes wasn’t the only factor in the decline this year. A perfect storm of crises caused fashion to lose some lustre in 2020.  Spending is…

UAE first national rail network to ‘transform the economy’ and key role in reducing the carbon footprint Engineers in the Hajar Mountains between Dubai and Fujairah are making way for 16 Kilometers of tunnel, which will one day see trains shooting through it on a journey that stretches from coast to coast, and even possibly further afield.  The UAE is known for its love of cars as well as its strategic ports and airports, but now is betting big on its first national rail network. The 1,2000-kilometre artery will connect the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf, down through…

Monday’s News Briefing – VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuA_XjeSNuo WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ #Lockdown2 England’s lockdown to end with PM expected to announce the reopening of ALL shops and gyms.  ⠀Violent Sunday in #London – A woman shot and two men fatally stabbed in the capital. #Paris trial of former French President #NicholasSarkozy over corruption opens today. #German FM lashes out at #AntiCovid protesters comparing themselves to the anti #Nazi resistance. #China introduces new policies to tackle ageing population and shrinking workforce. #HongKong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty – awaits sentencing. #Trump campaign loses appeal in #Pennsylvania election dispute. #RishiSunak funds schools and…

Monday 23 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 23 November 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 58,997,869Deaths: 1,393,837Recovered: 40,772,679 Trump campaign appeals loss in Pennsylvania election disputeHong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces jail after guilty plea over police HQ protestsChina to introduce new policies to tackle ageing populationGerman FM lashes out at coronavirus protesters ‘making a mockery’ of WWII resistance with Nazi comparisonsTrial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy over corruption opens in ParisWoman shot and two men stabbed to death in violent Sunday for…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the end of the lockdown and what is coming next. In our special feature, we look at the controversy around British author JK Rowling, why she’s back in the headlines and who’s on what side of the debate. We also take a lot at the latest Covid-19 cases and global updates. ……………………………………Lockdown to end next week but tighter restrictions on the wayThe PM will announce on Monday that England’s national lockdown will be replaced by a stricter three-tier system. The national lockdown is due to end on 2 December. The…

Black Friday UK 2020: the best early tech deals and bargains Black Friday sales are no longer exclusive to Friday and retailers have already started slashing prices in the run-up to 27 November.  We’ve rounded up the very best offers on technology.  Gamer? Aldi is running a Black Friday sale online and waiting until the day itself to launch its deal. If you’re a fan of Nintendo, keep an eye on the Nintendo Switch for £299 (£50 off the original price). Other deals include a Lego Millennium Falcon kit for £59.99.  Sky is slashing its price on plans with up…

Friday’s News Briefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjl7yi10Ccs wtxnews News Briefing #DailyNewsBriefing:⠀ ⠀ #Covid-19: Free flu jabs offered to all over the 50s in ‘winter like no other’ ⠀ #California, Ohio order nightly curfews to stem Covid-19 resurgence⠀ ⠀ #SouthAustralia 6-day statewide lockdown imposed over 1 person’s ‘LIE’ to contact tracers, authorities admit as they REVOKE order⠀ ⠀ #Palestinians outraged as Pompeo visits illegal Israeli settlement ⠀ #India’s coronavirus cases surpass 9 million

Friday 20 November News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 3 April 2020 News Briefing. As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 57,258,307Deaths: 1,365,965Recovered: 39,746,842 Millions of public sector workers face pay freezeJoe Biden wins Georgia after recountIndia’s covid-19 cases surpass 9 millionPalestinians outraged as Pompeo visits illegal Israeli settlementSouth Australia 6-day statewide lockdown imposed over 1 person’s ‘LIE’ to contact tracers, authorities admit as they REVOKE orderCalifornia, Ohio order nightly curfews to stem Covid-19 resurgenceFree flu jabs offered to all over 50s in ‘winter like no other’ Previous Next Headlines: What…