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Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C55x2XO_90A The top stories Covid: English secondary summer schools part of catch-up planBBC says secondary schools in England will be asked to deliver face-to-face summer schools as part of efforts to catch pupils up with lessons lost to Covid.An extra £420m in funding has been announced, along with £300m announced for catch-up projects in January.Boris Johnson said the money will help ensure “no child is left behind” due to the pandemic.Teachers’ unions said allocating the money should be up to schools, which reopen to all pupils from 8 March.Read on………………..Police say Tiger Woods ‘lucky…

Expo 2020 Dubai: Falcon Aviation Services, Leonardo to start building rotorcraft terminal Abu Dhabi – Italian-headquartered company Leonardo and Falcon Aviation Services have announced that they have started building the new rotorcraft terminal that will facilitate the mobility to and from the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. The terminal design is based on brand new concept, combining a helipad, exhibition and lounge areas in a single city-based heliport. The terminal will be supporting the development of a network of point-to-point connections for both urban transfers and connections between cities, meeting the growing demands for sustainable and modern vertical lift…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aDyrTIbSbg The top stories Lockdown: Boris Johnson defends ‘cautious’ reopening in EnglandBBC News says Boris Johnson has insisted his four-step plan to ease England’s lockdown is a “one-way road to freedom”.The PM’s “cautious” strategy could see the Covid restrictions fully eased by 21 June – if strict conditions are met.The PM, who faces criticism from some of his own MPs who believe the pace of change is too slow, said it offers the best chance to avoid another lockdown.Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will reveal her own plan later.Read on………………..‘Stakes are high’ as QAnon…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsL2Jp7895M The top stories Covid-19: PM to unveil ‘cautious’ plan to lift England’s lockdownBBC News says all schools in England are expected to reopen on 8 March as part of the PM’s “cautious” four-part plan to lift the lockdown.Boris Johnson will share his finalised road map with ministers later, before unveiling it to MPs and then leading a news conference at 19:00 GMT.It is understood that up to six people or two households will be allowed to meet outdoors from 29 March.Rules will be lifted in phases and four conditions must be met at…

Brief. Me – BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, many of Sunday’s papers focus on the pledge to offer a vaccine to all adults by the end of July, and what it could mean for Boris Johnson’s plan to lift the lockdown in England. Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………….. “Free by summer” declares the headline on the front of the Sunday People, while the Sunday Mirror goes with “vax to normal”. The Conservative MP, and chairman of the Covid Recovery Group, Mark Harper, has written in the Sun on Sunday that it would make…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcef46jR-Y The top stories Nasa’s Perseverance rover in ‘great shape’ after Mars landing BBC News says there’s a new robot on the surface of Mars. NASA has successfully landed its Perseverance rover in a deep crater near the planet’s equator called Jezero. “The good news is the spacecraft, I think, is in great shape,” said Matt Wallace, the mission’s deputy project manager. Engineers at Nasa’s mission control in California erupted with joy when the confirmation of touchdown came through. The six-wheeled vehicle will now spend at least the next two years drilling into the…

#DeleteFacebook #BoycottZuckerberg Fed-up Aussies share their final words on Facebook before deleting their profiles for good – as #BoycottZuckerberg gains traction on Twitter in wake of the news ban Daily Mail says the hashtags #DeleteFacebook and #BoycottZuckerberg are trending on Twitter as some Australians delete their profiles in protest at the platform completely banning news from the platform. Outraged users are sharing their final Facebook posts and asking friends to send their phone numbers before they delete the platform for good. Facebook has banned Australian news outlets from sharing content, and has also inadvertently blocked charities, government agencies and smaller…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53jnuaYcts4 The top stories Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study showsBBC News says there has been a “strong decline” in levels of coronavirus infections in England since January, say scientists tracking the epidemic.Imperial College London’s React study found infections have dropped by two-thirds across England since lockdown began, with an 80% fall in London.But virus levels are still high, with one in 200 testing positive between 4 and 13 February.This is similar to levels seen in late September 2020.Read on………………..Budget to provide fresh Covid rescue package as tax rises deferredThe…

Daily News Briefing Brief. Me – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw7iZ2SlAFY The top stories 1.7mn more people in England told to shield from Covid-19 after checks by Oxford Uni algorithmRT News says a new algorithm developed by researchers in England is advising another 1.7 million vulnerable people to ‘shield’ because they’re at higher risk from contracting Covid-19 – and some 820,000 will be bumped up the vaccination list.The NHS is to send letters out to the cohort identified by scientists at the University of Oxford who are now being designated as more vulnerable to coronavirus.Around 2.2 million people are currently advised to shield in…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s0Sc3vAFVo The top stories Covid in Scotland: Sturgeon set to confirm phased return to schoolsBBC News says Nicola Sturgeon is to announce whether more pupils will start to return to Scottish classrooms from next week in a statement at Holyrood.This could include children aged four to seven at primary schools and some secondary pupils for coursework.She has said she is “very keen” to begin the phased return of younger pupils to schools.However, Ms Sturgeon has warned this will not mark the start of a broader easing of Covid-19 restrictions.Read on………………..Self-harm among young children in UK doubles…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Meghan and Prince Harry expecting second childBBC News says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their second child, a spokesperson for the couple has said.Harry and Meghan are preparing to welcome a brother or sister for their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned one last May.A spokesperson for the couple said they were “overjoyed”.A Buckingham Palace spokesman said the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family “are delighted and wish them well”.Read on……………….Ministers flatly reject Tory demands to end Covid controls by MayThe Guardian says…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at Sundays top stories. The main story being the prime minister’s map to the end of lockdown, and the paper’s predictions on the lifting of restrictions.  In our special feature, we’re looking at the acquittal of former US President Donald Trump. Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news.  …………………………….. Several of the papers claim to know how and when the lockdown in England will be eased. According to the Sun on Sunday, Boris Johnson will announce today that the government has reached its target of offering a jab…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: UK ‘not learning lessons of Australia quarantine’BBC News says the UK’s rules on quarantine hotels for travellers arriving from Covid “red list” countries are less stringent than those enforced in Australia.Australia’s system, introduced early last year, is seen as a gold standard internationally.But as a result of repeated outbreaks among staff and guests, and the arrival of new variants, the rules in Australia have been tightened and are under review again.Read on………………..Pfizer vaccine found to give strong immune response to new Covid variantsThe Guardian says people who have received two doses…

Temperature of -23C in Scotland is UK’s lowest in 25 years The Met Office says an overnight temperature of -23C recorded in Scotland is the lowest in more than 25 years. It was the lowest February temperature since 1955, and the UK’s coldest night since 30 December 1995. A Met Office yellow snow and ice warning is in place for large parts of the country until 12:00 on Friday. ScotRail said the winter weather was causing major problems for its services on Thursday morning. Cold air from Siberia and the Arctic – known as the Beast from the East -…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7SGVQb8R30 The top stories Covid: Prisoners like ‘caged animals’ in lockdown jailsBBC News says prisoners in England’s jails have been locked in their cells for more than 90% of the day to keep them safe from Covid-19, the prisons watchdog says.And the extra restrictions have led to a decline in their mental and physical health and a rise in drug-taking and self-harm.Predictions up to 2,000 inmates would die in the pandemic in England and Wales without action have been avoided.Read on………………..Half of UK exporters to EU are having Brexit difficulties, survey findsThe Guardian says half of…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UVaz_Tr4bc The top stories Beer and pub leaders plead for reopening date after sales halve in 2020BBC News says beer and pub sector leaders are pressing the government to give them a reopening date.The industry is desperate to get back to business after repeated warnings many pubs will not survive.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is asking the government for a clear timeline and a “roadmap to recovery”.The government insists that it has a plan for re-opening the economy which it will reveal after 22 February.Read on………………..Europe’s oldest person survives Covid and set to celebrate…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwoTR-fuDDg The top stories Covid: Travellers to UK set to be tested after arrivalBBC News says travellers entering the UK are set to be tested for coronavirus a few days after they arrive.The new, expanded testing regime will be announced shortly.Enhancing the testing regime “to cover all arrivals while they isolate” would add another level of protection, the Department of Health said.The move is designed to help to track any new cases which might be brought into the country and make it easier to detect new variants.Read on………………..Return to Covid tiers ‘could plunge millions in England…

Monday’s Briefing VIDEO: Tom Brady cements legacy as he leads Buccaneers to victory; his 7th title https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_j9xcdtAIo Covid: Public can have confidence in UK’s vaccines, Nadhim Zahawi says UK weather: Storm Darcy to bring more snowfall and gale-force winds on Monday Thousands join a third day of protests against coup in Myanmar Indian rescuers search for missing after Himalayan glacier bursts Brazil’s Covid-19 cases exceed 9.5M – latest updates In the Pandemic, more people in the US choose to die at home Americans take to ‘buy now, pay later’ shopping during pandemic, but can they afford it? Super…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_j9xcdtAIo The top stories Covid: Public can have confidence in UK’s vaccines, Nadhim Zahawi saysBBC News the public can have confidence in the UK’s Covid vaccines, despite concerns about the Oxford jab’s effectiveness against the SA variant, the vaccines minister says.Early trials suggest the jab offers “minimal protection” against from the South Africa variant.But Nadhim Zahawi said the vaccines being used appeared to work well against dominant variants in the UK.Read on………………..UK weather: Storm Darcy to bring more snowfall and gale-force winds on MondayThe Guardian says heavy snow and gale-force winds that hit south-east England and…

Brief. BrIEf.Me In today’s briefing update, we look at Sunday’s top stories. The papers cover the government’s vaccination plans, Brexit fury and online giants facing a ‘tax raid’. In our special feature, we look at how the wealthy are skipping the vaccine queue. Also featured: The latest Covid-19 figures, Sports, business and entertainment news. ……………………………..Online giants including Amazon and Asos – whose revenues have soared during the pandemic – could face a “double tax raid” later this year, according to the Sunday Times.The governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, tells the Observer that he is braced for Britain to go on…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fznStDsqGco The top stories Covid-19: Hotel bookings for quarantine being made ‘at pace’BBC News says thousands of hotel rooms are being block-booked by the government hours after it confirmed quarantine rules related to Covid variant hotspots will begin on 15 February.Ministers plan for more than 1,000 UK residents a day to return from places where new variants are prevalent.Those travellers must stay in hotel rooms for 10 nights, with security accompanying them if they go outside. Labour accused ministers of “putting lives at risk” by not acting sooner.Read on………………..Jeremy Hunt: Covid restrictions should stay until cases…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPKJ2x1vWI8 The top stories Covid trial in UK examines mixing different vaccinesBBC News says a UK trial has been launched to see if giving people different Covid vaccines for their first and second doses works as well as the current approach of using the same type of vaccine twice.The idea is to provide more flexibility with vaccine rollout and help deal with any potential disruption to supplies.And scientists say it is possible the new approach could even provide better protection than giving the same jabs.Read on………………..UK passes 10m Covid vaccination milestoneThe Guardian says Britain has given…

One of the top travel destinations for a much-needed vacation in 2021 is Montenegro and the One & Only resort due to open in March 2021. Spring 2021 cannot come soon enough for most of who are itching to travel. Until now, the luxury-travel group One&Only has confined its five-star finesse to Asia, Africa, Australia and Mexico. But it will make its European debut in March, eight months later than planned. When its Portonovi resort (oneandonlyresorts.com/portonovi) opens on the Montenegrin coast at Herceg Novi (it’s July 2020 due date having gone back to October, then the new year). Amenities will…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXLMP8NTNMw The top stories Covid-19: Hancock hails Oxford vaccine for slowing virus spreadBBC News says results that show the Oxford-AstraZenenca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus have been hailed as “absolutely superb”.Matt Hancock said the study shows “vaccines are the way out of this pandemic”.It is the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of the virus. The UK has given a first Covid jab to 9.6 million people so far.Read on………………..Leak reveals Labour plan to focus on flag and patriotism to win back votersThe Guardian says Labour must make “use of…

Daily News Briefing Brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfAAtKiHuBE&t=17s&ab_channel=WTXNewsTeam The top stories Covid-19: Test blitz to ‘find every case’ of South African variantBBC News says a door-to-door testing blitz is getting under way in a bid to find “every single case” of the South African coronavirus variant in England.On-the-spot doorstep tests, home testing kits and mobile testing units will be deployed to try to reach 80,000 people in eight specific areas.It follows fears that the more infectious version may be spreading in communities in England.The health secretary said he wanted to “come down hard” on the variant.Read on………………..Turkey arrests dozens of students at peaceful…