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Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: Barr deepens distance with Trump – Brexit & Covid-19 – Saudi’s vaccination centres  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOkaRJKuPg WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid-19: UK and France to set out plan to restart freight All arrivals to Greater Manchester and West Midlands from Tier 4 and Wales asked to self-isolate New Zealand backpacker killer revealed as serial predator Covid-19 vaccination centres to open soon in parts of Saudi Arabia Lebanon passes landmark sexual harassment law ‘Dozens of email accounts’ hacked at US Treasury Outgoing US Attorney General deepens distance with Trump Covid testing capacity expected to fall short as UK…

Tuesday 22 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 22 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 77,729,425Deaths: 1,709,281Recovered: 54,609,620 Daily News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsOkaRJKuPg UK government ‘likely to miss’ broadband and 5G targetsCovid testing capacity expected to fall short as UK cases surgeOutgoing US Attorney General Deepens Distance With Trump’Dozens of email accounts’ hacked at US TreasuryLebanon passes landmark sexual harassment lawCOVID-19 vaccination centres to open soon in parts of Saudi ArabiaNew Zealand backpacker killer revealed as serial predatorAll arrivals to Greater Manchester and West Midlands…

Inspirational female leaders of 2020 – Jacinda Arden – Why she’s the leader for our times Today WTX has nominated Jacinda Arden, New Zealand’s youngest female prime minister. In October 2020, Jacinda Arden won a landslide victory and her Labour Party secured another 3 years in the country’s general election. jacinda garden victory speech “New Zealand has shown the Labour Party its greatest support in almost 50 years. We will not take your support for granted. And I can promise you we will be a party that governs for every New Zealander.” Watch here jacinda ardern achievements Arden set new…

Monday’s News Briefing VIDEO – Covid-19, UK travel bans, US $900B relief bill, Lewis Hamilton crowned winner – More than 400,000 register for vaccine in Saudi Arabia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu2X_oYMNj4 WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid-19: Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans COVID-19: UK reports highest daily increase in cases as concerns grow over new virus strain German verdict due in deadly anti-semitic rampage Top Hong Kong court upholds emergency law to ban face masks at protests China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait raising alarm More than 400,000 register for vaccine in Saudi Arabia US Congress reaches deal…

UNITED KINGDOM TRAVEL BANS                                                                                  The new coronavirus variant has spread fast in London and south-East England, leading to tier 4 restrictions and changes in Christmas mixing rules for the rest of the UK. Matt Hancock described it as “out of control,” though it is not thought to cause a more severe illness. Foreign countries are concerned that the mutant coronavirus…

Monday 21 December Daily News BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGMonday 21 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 77,180,757Deaths: 1,699,752Recovered: 54,095,590 Daily News Briefing Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu2X_oYMNj4 US Congress reaches deal on $900B Covid relief billPound slides lower as European borders close to UKTop Hong Kong court upholds emergency law to ban face masks at protestsGerman verdict due in deadly anti-semitic rampageUK reports highest daily increase in cases as concerns grow over new virus strainBoris Johnson to chair emergency meeting amid travel bans Previous Next Headlines: What the…

UK flight ban over Covid-19 new variant united kingdom travel restrictions European countries have begun, or are considering, banning travel from the UK  to prevent the spread of a more infectious variant of coronavirus.  The Netherlands and Belgium have both suspended flights and trains to Belgium have also been banned.  Italy has indicated the government plans to ban flights and France and Germany are reportedly planning similar action.  The new coronavirus variant has spread fast in London and south-East England, leading to yesterday’s tier 4 restriction announcements and changes in Christmas mixing rules for the rest of the UK. Boris…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the new tier 4 restrictions announced. In our special feature, we’re looking deeper into the government’s U-turn, the new variant and the public’s reaction.Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news. …………………………………………………….The recurring message in Sunday’s papers is that “Christmas is cancelled”.”Will this nightmare ever end?” asks the Mail on Sunday.Scotland on Sunday similarly describes the tightening of measures as the “nightmare before Christmas”.The Sun on Sunday points out that Boris Johnson is “the first British leader to ban Christmas since Oliver Cromwell in 1644”.The Daily…

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban cuts local business tax, Budapest’s mayor criticises the move. On a Facebook post, the Lord Mayor of Budapest said: “Halving this tax does not manage this crisis, but deepens it.” Hungary Viktor Orban announces new COVID-19 relief measures Hungary’s government will extend a moratorium, a moratorium is an authorized delay in an activity or obligation, on household and business loan repayments until July 2021. Families with children or expecting a child will be eligible for a preferential loan of up to 6 million forints and non-refundable grants to renovate their homes. They have also halved a…

Brexit: ‘Just a few hours’ left to agree on Brexit trade deal with EU The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said there are “just a few hours left” for the UK and EU to agree on a post-Brexit trade deal.  Speaking in the European Parliament on Friday, he said it was “the moment of truth” for the two sides to come to an agreement.  He said there was still a “chance” of a deal, but the “path is very narrow.”  Barnier’s comments follow a warning from prime minister Boris Johnson that a no-deal scenario was “very likely” unless the EU…

News Briefing VIDEO: Kidnapped schoolboys RELEASED! – Brazil Covid-19 spike – Iran builds underground nuclear facility amid US tension – Russian cyberattack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing COVID-19: UK reports 35,383 more daily coronavirus cases and further 532 deaths Jacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stunt UK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit trade deal Hundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor says Turkey, Iraq draw closer over terror threat Brazil sees spike in Covid-19 cases, deaths as vaccine mired in uncertainty US, Biden voice new alarm about cyberattack Brexit trade talks buffeted by…

Friday 18 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGFriday 18 December 2020 News Briefing -As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19  numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 75,299,629Deaths: 1,668,691Recovered: 52,869,567 News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWXcUdsgwEM US, Biden Voice New Alarm About CyberattackBrazil sees spike in Covid-19 cases, deaths as vaccine mired in uncertaintyTurkey, Iraq draw closer over terror threatHundreds of Nigerian schoolboys released, local governor saysUK, EU leaders pessimistic about last-minute Brexit trade dealJacob Rees-Mogg under fire for dismissing Unicef’s UK grants as stuntUK reports 35,383 more daily coronavirus cases and further 532 deaths Previous Next Headlines:…

Furlough extended until the end of April 2021 Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme for one month until the end of April 2021.  The extension, he said, would provide “certainty for millions of jobs and businesses.”  It means the government will continue to pay 80% of the wages of workers who have been furloughed.  Sunak also confirmed the government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes will also be extended until the end of March 2021.  The chancellor also confirmed the next Budget would take place on 3 March 2021.  “Our package of support for businesses and workers continues to be one…

68% of England under tier 3 coronavirus rules for Christmas 68% of England will be living under England’s toughest coronavirus restrictions this Christmas – equivalent to 38 million. Around 30% of the population will be in tier two, while 2% will be in tier one, with the least strict level of curbs. Here’s a recap of the new tier 3 areas starting from 00:01 Saturday 19 December: Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire Berkshire Peterborough The whole of Hertfordshire Surrey, except Waverley Hastings and Rother Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant At the same time, Bristol and North Somerset are to leave tier 3 for tier…

The hottest health and wellness trends of 2020 we’re taking into the new year 2020 trends in health and wellness had some major health benefits as the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns changed so many aspects of life as we knew it, including how we eat, changes in attitudes towards mental health, exercise and more.  health food trends 2020 “How to make bread?” was one of the most common Google searches in the UK over 2020. Home cooking became one of the most popular food health trends this year. As the nation rediscovered the joy of baking and cooking – the…

Thursday’s  News Briefing VIDEO – Homeless people trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions – Covid-19 tier updates – UK & US mini trade deal – Boy escapes Boko Haram kidnapping – US & UK mini trade deal – Vaccine & Brexit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tgUDxVMktg Covid-19: Areas in England await Covid tier changes Homeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006 – as some trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditions China to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of Covid-19 pandemic US to unseal charges against Lockerbie bombing suspect: Media Saudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrives Erdogan: US sanctions ‘blatant attack’ on…

Thursday 17 December Daily Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGThursday 17 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 74,537,459Deaths: 1,655,307Recovered: 52,374,434 Erdogan: US sanctions ‘blatant attack’ on Turkey’s sovereigntySaudi Arabia’s first batch of coronavirus vaccine arrivesUS to unseal charges against Lockerbie bombing suspect: MediaChina to welcome WHO mission to investigate origins of Covid-19 pandemicHomeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006 – as some trapped in ‘intolerable’ conditionsAreas in England await Covid tier changes Previous Next Thursday’s News Briefing VIdeo roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tgUDxVMktg Headlines: What the…

News Briefing VIDEO: Covid-19 Xmas rules – UNICEF feeds UK kids & UK economy will bounceback  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwIydU7S-vY&t=1s WTXNEWS NEWS BRIEFING #DailyNewsBriefing Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’ Vaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts say COVID-19: For the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UK Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior roles Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws — Canada report After a long delay, leaders of Mexico, Brazil congratulate Biden on US election win Republican leader of US…

No-deal Brexit 2020: 5 ways it’ll change your everyday! How will a no-deal affect you? The UK has the threat of a no-deal Brexit looming again after prime minister Boris Johnson returned from a Brussels meeting with the European Commission and having failed to secure any concessions on a potential free trade agreement.  How likely is a no-deal Brexit? Very likely. The no-deal Brexit odds are high but the Prime Minister said leaving without a deal should hold “no fear” for Britain.  The UK and EU remain far apart, and the EU has now published its own emergency plans…

Wednesday 16 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGWednesday 16 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,821,896Deaths: 1,642,044Recovered: 51,833,667 Paris fined €90,000 for appointing too many women in senior rolesFor the first time in its history UNICEF will help feed kids in the UKVaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply, analysts sayRelaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’ Previous Next Headlines: What the papers say? Covid: Relaxation of UK Christmas rules ‘unlikely to change’Vaccine ‘gamechanger’ will see UK economy bounce back sharply,…

Tuesday’s News Briefing VIDEO: BREXIT food plans – Biden wins AGAIN – Tier 3 London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified UK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 January Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rules Kabul’s deputy governor killed in Afghanistan blast Arab nations condemn bomb attack on oil tanker in Jeddah port Biden aims to unify nation as electoral college formalises election victory Low-paid workers face pandemic ‘double whammy’ Tech companies face multibillion-pound UK fines over harmful content London in Covid tier three: Football,…

Millions of pounds worth of food could go to waste as London enters Tier 3 Food could go to waste as a result of the government’s move to put London in tier 3 at midnight tomorrow. Millions of pounds worth of food is expected to go to waste as all bars and restaurants will be forced to close, although they can offer takeaway and delivery services. Restaurateurs are feeling the devastating blow as Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year. In tier 2 household groups of less than six were able to eat together in restaurants and…

Tuesday 15 December News Briefing BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFINGTuesday 15 December 2020 News Briefing – As of 6:30 am (GMT), these are the global active Covid-19 numbers.Global COVID-19 UPDATECoronavirus Cases: 73,202,281Deaths: 1,628,238Recovered: 51,344,562 Tech giants would face steep fines, market bans under draft EU rulesUK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 JanuaryCovid-19: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identified Previous Next News Briefing VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKFJ6v3dEU Headlines: What the papers say? Covid: Millions more face tier 3 as new strain identifiedUK to fast track some perishable goods at ports from 1 JanuaryTech giants…

Monday 14 December 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: 72,659,864Deaths: 1,619,161Recovered: 50,876,275 Saudi declares victory over CovidLondon mayor asks PM to consider closing secondary schoolsBrexit trade talks Previous Next News Briefing Video roundup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mfmajO24G8 Headlines: What the papers say? Brexit trade talks: Process ‘still has legs’, UK source saysCOVID-19: London mayor urges PM to consider shutting secondary schoolsArmenia, Azerbaijan blame each other after violations of Karabakh ceasefireOver 300 schoolboys still missing after Nigeria school attackSaudi Arabia declares victory…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at the differing take on the final stretch of negotiations between the UK and EU as the deadline for a deal is just hours away.  In our special feature, we’re diving into the debate as to whether the rules should be relaxed over Christmas as fears grow it’ll lead to a third wave.  Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………………………………. Merkel wants Britain to ‘crawl across broken glass’ The deadline for trade talks between the UK and EU dominates the Sunday papers. The Mail on Sunday leads…