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Main article: ‘very small’ chance of post-Brexit deal
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The future of Britain’s relationship with the rest of Europe will hinge on the success of a dinner between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels tonight, has emerged, as the EU chief negotiator warned that the possibility of a deal Brexit was now ”. very skinny. “Downing Street said the prime minister will join the president of the European Commission at his Berlaymont headquarters, where the leaders will enjoy a three-course meal. No deal is expected to close over dinner, but Downing Street said that if there was progress and good will, the contentious negotiations could be expected to resume on Friday.
Regardless of what’s on the menu, the prime minister will have plenty on his plate, such as fishing rights, dispute resolution, and a “level playing field” in social, environmental and other standards. The government has at least abandoned its controversial amendments to the internal market bill that break the law. But EU sources warned that while this was a “reset moment,” it was not a game changer for stalled trade talks.
‘I don’t remember winning the World Cup’ – Steve Thompson, who won the Rugby World Cup with England in 2003, former Wales running back Alix Popham and nine other former internationals, all under 43, have brought what could be a landmark legal action against World Rugby, the RFU. in England and the Welsh Rugby Union after being diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
A special report by The Guardian is investigating the link between rugby and dementia, and has presented the game with a reality that it had not dared to face until now. Whether you’re a gamer, former player, parent, or fan, we want to hear your experiences and thoughts.
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> A government plan to deliver discounted housing has failed 85,000 young people, in a policy described as “deplorable” by deputies. The 2015 initiative to sell 200,000 homes at a 20% discount was scrapped without a single one being built, after £ 173m was spent on the purchase of land. It is on track to deliver only 6,600 homes.
> FireEye, a major US cybersecurity firm, has said that foreign government hackers with “world-class capabilities” broke into its network and stole the tools it uses to test the defenses of clients including governments and corporations global.
> Nine out of 10 people in 70 low-income countries are unlikely to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in 2021 because the most promising vaccines have largely been bought by the West, activists have said. The vast disparity is revealed after Britain’s first candidates received their vaccines.
> Sky News anchor Kay Burley has been withdrawn from consideration for a prestigious television award and will remain off the air for the remainder of the week after her 60th birthday party broke coronavirus regulations, she understands The Guardian.
> Joe Biden has pledged to ensure that 100 million Americans are vaccinated against the coronavirus during his first 100 days in the White House.
> A Covid-safe ‘cruise to nowhere’ that took Singapore passengers on a non-stop excursion ended after one of the passengers tested positive for coronavirus. Royal Caribbean cruises stick to nearby Singapore waters.
Britain’s Real World Green Transition – The world’s first detailed road map to end a nation’s dependence on fossil fuels is “ambitious and affordable,” according to the Committee on Climate Change that advises the British government. You would see that half of the cars on the road would be electric by 2030 and 10,000 giant wind turbines in the North Sea. The cost savings from not having to buy more oil and gas nearly offset the £ 50bn a year needed for green energy, transportation and home heating over three decades. The CCC predicts that people’s energy bills will fall after 2030 as cheap renewables are mainstreamed. Electric cars will save drivers money, but a phasing out of gas boilers will mean that some households will need subsidies to install low-carbon systems. The CCC forecasts air travel to remain close to current levels and meat consumption, which is already declining, will decline by 20% by 2030. It says mixed forests covering an area three times the size of Greater London they should be planted by 2035 to capture CO2 and provide new green spaces. This is what this climate-friendly Britain could mean to you.
‘Because you’re black’ – Chloé Lopes Gomes, the first black ballerina at Berlin’s prestigious Staatsballett, has accused him of racial harassment, claiming that she was repeatedly told that she did not fit in because of the color of her skin. Lopes Gomes, 29, said her dance teacher forced her to wear white makeup to “blend in” with other dancers in Swan Lake, and she had refused to give him a white veil for a La Bayadére performance, saying, “It’s because you’re black.”
An atmosphere of fear in the company, which typified the world of dance, “meant that while my fellow dancers were often uncomfortable with my treatment, they were mostly too scared to speak.” The scandal has sparked a huge response attracting the support of Misty Copeland, principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater, as well as dancers from the Ballet Opera de Paris, English Ballet and the Blacks in Ballet organization. Staatsballett Acting Art Director Christiane Theobald said she was “deeply shocked” by the revelations: “The racist and discriminatory behavior that came to light at our company deeply moves us … The skills and tools needed to deal with issues discrimination need to work in depth “.
Christmas but less sticky – Tesco has recalled more than 20 million pieces of single-use plastic from its Christmas range this year, including cookies, lights, cards, and packaging for puddings. The supermarket said its private label cookies were plastic-free for the first time, cutting more than 14 million pieces from the seasonal range, while having removed a plastic layer from Christmas pudding and sponge containers, saving 1.78 million pieces of plastic. It has also removed the shine on single-use products and packaging, making your wrapping paper, gift bags, cards, and cookies more recyclable.
Today in Focus Podcast: Spy Cops Scandal, Part 2
Paul Lewis and Rob Evans of The Guardian on investigating one of the most covert units of the British police and finding out they were using the identities of dead children. Frank Bennett reflects on the impact of discovering that a police spy had stolen the identity of his dead brother to infiltrate two left-wing organizations and trick a woman into having a sexual relationship.
Spy police scandal, part 2
Lunchtime said, ‘Every character was eccentric’
In the 60 years since the first episode of Coronation Street aired, it has grown from a series of kitchen sinks to a cultural institution. Stars, writers and producers tell us the secrets of Britain’s beloved Corrie.
Sport
UEFA has announced that it has launched a “thorough investigation” after players from Paris Saint-Germain and Istanbul Basaksehir left the pitch in the 23rd minute of their Champions League match in the French capital on Tuesday night. night after an incident of alleged racism by the fourth official. , Sebastián Coltescu. Ole Gunnar Solskjær said Manchester United “didn’t show up” as they lost 3-2 at RB Leipzig and dropped out of the Champions League, having needed just one point to qualify for the round of 16. Two Cristiano Ronaldo penalties shot Juventus to an impressive 3-0 victory in Barcelona, which earned them first place in Group G. There was no repeat of the events that marred Millwall’s last home game, with the championship club and QPR players arm in arm before kick-off in a welcome show of solidarity against racism.
Thirteen Barbarians players have been expelled, fined and ordered to do community service for breaking coronavirus protocols and causing the cancellation of the high-profile match against England at Twickenham in October. Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, the two world heavyweight champions from Great Britain, will agree to a 50% split of a huge purse in the event their planned unification match happens next year. England’s concerns about the failed biosecurity bubble in South Africa date back to the beginning of the cricket tour when they saw local players walk into the hotel and immediately host a team barbecue that night. And the season-opening Maui Pro, featuring the world’s best surfers, was put on hold after a shark attack in Honolua Bay.
Deal
Honda has halted production at its Swindon factory due to a shortage of parts due to congestion at ports. A buildup in demand for goods before Brexit and coronavirus restrictions were behind the delays, Honda said. The FTSE 100 appears to rise 0.4% when it opens this morning, while its pound reaches 1,338 dollars and 1,102 euros.
The papers
the guardian It begins with “Prime Minister launches into Brussels amid fears that the prospect of a Brexit deal is ‘very slim’” and our main image is the legal action of rugby players after they developed early-onset dementia. Shown is Margaret Keenan, 90, the first non-trial patient to receive the Covid vaccine from Pfizer, from whom Quick he says “A little bump for Maggie, a big leap for all of us.”
the Mail salutes “V-Day heroes who have made us proud,” while ridiculing Kay Burley with a photo of her transgressive birthday. the Mirror It says “One down, 54m to go” (although it might actually be quite a bit down and still 54m to go, right). the Meter has “Cheers then Tears” after Matt Hancock showed up to wipe a tear on television, saying “I’m proud to be British.”
the Telegraph has “Masks for a Year Despite Vaccine”, reporting on Patrick Vallance’s warning. Others look to Brussels: “Today’s showdown over the future of the UK,” says the I. “Last push for the Brexit deal” is the Times’ splash. the FOOT has “Britain will break ranks with the EU and get rid of US tariffs on state subsidies,” you might write to complain about that triple-headed abbreviation.
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