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New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

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France reports first case of new coronavirus variant after man arrives back from UK

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Mutant coronavirus strain has already spread 300 miles north of London

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The new mutant strain of Covid-19 is heading North with new cases found “everywhere” across England, health chiefs have admitted.

The Government’s top scientific advisor warned that large swathes of the country were heading for tougher Tier 4 restrictions.

Travel chaos was expected for a second day as the French lorry blockade continued and more than 50 countries cancelled flights to the UK amid fears over the new strain.

It follows Boris Johnson bringing in a new Tier 4 lockdown across the South East and limiting Christmas to one day elsewhere as cases soared to the highest levels yet.

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Boris Johnson - Japan confirms 1st cases of coronavirus variant found in UK - fox29.com - Japan - Britain - city Tokyo

25.12.2020 / 16:41

Japan confirms 1st cases of coronavirus variant found in UK

A transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, also known as the 2019 novel coronavirus. TOKYO - Japan has confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain, a government official said Friday.Five people who tested positive for the new strain are under 70 and had travel histories to Britain, the ministry said.

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Boris Johnson - Matt Hancock - Full list shows coronavirus infection rates in your area after major tier shake-up - mirror.co.uk - county Essex

23.12.2020 / 23:21

Full list shows coronavirus infection rates in your area after major tier shake-up

Latest coronavirus infection data shows cases are rising in 90 per cent of England's towns and cities - after it was announced more areas are being plunged into Tiers 3 and 4.

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Boris Johnson - Janette Manrara - Janette Manrara addresses 'dark and scary’ time as plans pushed back after Strictly defeat - express.co.uk - county Miami

23.12.2020 / 10:56

Janette Manrara addresses 'dark and scary’ time as plans pushed back after Strictly defeat

Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara, 37, had planned to spend time with her family in Miami over the festive period, but due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions, she is no longer able to go.

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Boris Johnson - French authorities ease UK travel ban - but truckers must be tested for Coronavirus first - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - France - city London - city Manchester

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22.12.2020 / 22:03

French authorities ease UK travel ban - but truckers must be tested for Coronavirus first

Boris Johnson, introduced Tier 4 restrictions for 17 million people in London and parts of the Home Counties from midnight on Saturday, which saw all but non-essential shops close and people being told not to travel for Christmas.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe French ports were shut after the Tier 4 measures were introduced as a new highly-transmissible variant of coronavirus spread rapidly through the South East of England and London.But the travel restrictions were overturned on Tuesday night.Planes, boats and the Eurostar will resume their service on Wednesday morning, French transport minister

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Boris Johnson - Gavin Williamson - Teacher union calls for schools to move online amid mutant Covid-19 strain fears - dailystar.co.uk - county Williamson

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22.12.2020 / 19:41

Teacher union calls for schools to move online amid mutant Covid-19 strain fears

Covid-19 strain. The National Education Union has written an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Education Secretary Gavin Williamson in a bid to move all schools online from January 4, when most are due to go back after the Christmas and winter break.

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Boris Johnson - UK sees biggest ever rise in coronavirus cases and nearly 700 deaths - dailystar.co.uk - Britain - city London

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22.12.2020 / 19:21

UK sees biggest ever rise in coronavirus cases and nearly 700 deaths

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe UK has witnessed the highest ever increase in daily coronavirus cases along with 691 deaths.Along with the fatalities, 36,804 new positive tests were recorded.It comes days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new lockdowns in London and the south east. This time last week, 18,450 new Covid-19 infections were recorded.

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Boris Johnson - Neil Ferguson - How long will Tier 4 lockdown last? Review date set for Covid restrictions - dailystar.co.uk

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22.12.2020 / 17:50

How long will Tier 4 lockdown last? Review date set for Covid restrictions

coronavirus. London and parts of the south east and east of England were placed in the extra-strict Tier 4 of restrictions.

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Boris Johnson - Nearly half of people surveyed think we should be under a national lockdown - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city Manchester

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22.12.2020 / 17:40

Nearly half of people surveyed think we should be under a national lockdown

direct to your inboxNearly half of people surveyed think there should now be a national lockdown over Christmas.Some 47% of 5,734 people who answered the question in an Manchester Evening News survey over the Christmas bubble changes thought that we should move to one set of strict rules across the country. It comes as Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified.

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Boris Johnson - Piers Morgan - Piers Morgan’s son Spencer ‘escapes’ Tier 4 London ‘just in time’ and flees to family’s Tier 2 family home - ok.co.uk - Britain - county Sussex

22.12.2020 / 16:57

Piers Morgan’s son Spencer ‘escapes’ Tier 4 London ‘just in time’ and flees to family’s Tier 2 family home

Piers Morgan’s son Spencer revealed he “escaped” a cancelled Christmas by fleeing London over the weekend.The 27 year old son of Good Morning Britain journalist Piers, 55, revealed on Twitter that he made his way to the family’s home in Sussex, which is currently at Tier 2, after Boris Johnson announced a new Tier 4 restrictions over London. Boris’ new rules mean that Londoners, and some in the south east, are forbidden from mixing households, even over Christmas, which is a u-turn on his promise he would not cancel Christmas.

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Boris Johnson - Can you spend New Year with your Christmas bubble? - manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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22.12.2020 / 16:08

Can you spend New Year with your Christmas bubble?

direct to your inbox When Prime Minister Boris Johnson first introduced Christmas bubbles they would allow at least three households to meet for five days - from Wednesday until December 27. But these plans have had to be scrapped now after a surge in cases of a new variant strain of coronavirus in the South East of England and London which led to a new Tier 4 being introduced.

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Emmanuel Macron - Boris Johnson - U.K. braces for possible food shortages as nations cut off ties amid new coronavirus strain - globalnews.ca - Britain - France

22.12.2020 / 14:25

U.K. braces for possible food shortages as nations cut off ties amid new coronavirus strain

COVID-19 isolation on Tuesday after much of the world cut off travel ties due to a highly infectious new coronavirus strain, halting one of Europe’s most important trade routes just days before the Brexit cliff edge.With queues of trucks snaking to the horizon in England and supermarket shelves stripped just days before Christmas, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson scrambled to get French President Emmanuel Macron to lift a ban on freight from Britain. U.S.

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Boris Johnson - Good Morning Britain’s Adil Ray forced to spend Christmas alone after travelling to London for the show at weekend - thesun.co.uk - Britain - city Manchester - city Birmingham

22.12.2020 / 11:51

Good Morning Britain’s Adil Ray forced to spend Christmas alone after travelling to London for the show at weekend

GOOD Morning Britain's Adil Ray has been forced to spend Christmas alone after he travelled to London for work on the show on Saturday. The 46-year-old presenter made the journey before Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the huge changes to Christmas - including the introduction of Tier 4.

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Boris Johnson - U.K.Prime - Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus - clickorlando.com - Britain - Washington

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22.12.2020 / 09:05

Asian shares extend losses on worries about spread of virus

restricting travel from the United Kingdom. That has traders worried about the possible economic consequences should it spread to other countries or prove resistant to vaccines being distributed now.

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Boris Johnson - What are the rules for non-essential shops in tiers 1-4?' - telegraph.co.uk - Scotland

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22.12.2020 / 09:01

What are the rules for non-essential shops in tiers 1-4?'

Boris Johnson announced on Saturday afternoon.Under the new Tier 4 restrictions, non-essential shops have been ordered to close from midnight on December 19.In tier one, two and three areas throughout the rest of England, shops can remain open.Wales also entered into a tier four lockdown from Sunday, meaning non-essential retailers have closed in the country. In Scotland, non-essential shops have just reopened following three weeks of closures.

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Patrick Vallance - Lorry drivers stuck for second night as talks with France to ease curbs continue - mirror.co.uk - Britain - France - county Kent

22.12.2020 / 07:03

Lorry drivers stuck for second night as talks with France to ease curbs continue

Angry lorry drivers have been left stranded on the M20 in Kent for a second night as talks to ease the freight curbs continue.

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Patrick Vallance - Stormont advises against all non-essential travel between Northern Ireland and Great Britain - mirror.co.uk - Britain - Ireland

22.12.2020 / 05:57

Stormont advises against all non-essential travel between Northern Ireland and Great Britain

Worried ministers are to issue guidance advising against non-essential travel between Northern Ireland and both Great Britain and the Irish Republic.

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Patrick Vallance - Coronavirus cases rise up to five-fold in just two weeks in areas not in Tier 4 - mirror.co.uk

22.12.2020 / 05:17

Coronavirus cases rise up to five-fold in just two weeks in areas not in Tier 4

Parts of Sussex, Oxfordshire and Hampshire are bracing themselves to be plunged into Tier 4 after a surge of infections.

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Emmanuel Macron - Boris Johnson - Britain hit with travel bans over new coronavirus strain - livemint.com - India - Britain - France - Canada

22.12.2020 / 02:35

Britain hit with travel bans over new coronavirus strain

strain of the coronavirus in England.From Canada to India, one nation after another banned flights from Britain, while France barred the entry of trucks from Britain for 48 hours while the strain is assessed.The precautions raised fears of food shortages in Britain if the restrictions drag on.Also Read | Dark underbelly of India Inc’s shop floorsAfter a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he understood the reason for the new measures and expressed hope for a swift resumption in the free flow of traffic between the U.K.

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Boris Johnson - Amber Gill - Love Island's Amber Gill defends Dubai trip saying she had 'no idea about Tier 4' - mirror.co.uk - Britain - city Dubai - Uae

22.12.2020 / 02:19

Love Island's Amber Gill defends Dubai trip saying she had 'no idea about Tier 4'

Amber Gill has defended her trip to Dubai after she was targeted by angry fans over her pre-Christmas break.

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Boris Johnson - Boris Johnson under pressure amid calls for national lockdown to curb new strain of coronavirus - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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22.12.2020 / 02:03

Boris Johnson under pressure amid calls for national lockdown to curb new strain of coronavirus

direct to your inboxA national lockdown is needed to curb the latest strain of the coronavirus, scientists have warned.Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified.It comes as more than 40 countries have banned arrivals from the UK over concerns about the virus strain, which is up to 70pc more infectious.Tier 4 measures, similar to the rules in the November lockdown, have been introduced in parts of London and the South East.But in a briefing on Monday, scientists warned the government needed to go even further to mitigate the growing threat.

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Boris Johnson - UK coronavirus variant prompts widespread travel restrictions - cidrap.umn.edu - Britain - city London

22.12.2020 / 01:21

UK coronavirus variant prompts widespread travel restrictions

Concern over a mutated, fast-spreading strain of the coronavirus identified recently in England caused travel chaos in the country over the weekend and has prompted several countries to suspend travel to and from the country.

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Boris Johnson - Reverend & The Makers’ Jon McClure offers private performances for fans spending Christmas Day alone - nme.com

22.12.2020 / 00:59

Reverend & The Makers’ Jon McClure offers private performances for fans spending Christmas Day alone

Reverend & The Makers has offered to perform private one-on-one shows for fans who will be spending Christmas Day on their own due to new coronavirus restrictions.The musician first made the offer via Twitter on Saturday (December 19) following Boris Johnson’s decision to scrap relaxation of coronavirus rules for Christmas and introduce Tier 4.The government’s new restrictions have forced millions to alter or abandon their Christmas plans, leaving many isolated over the festive season.“Are any Rev fans genuinely gonna be alone on Xmas day?” McClure asked on Twitter.Are any Rev fans genuinely gonna be alone on Xmas day?Might zoom ya n play ya a song if soGenuine people only plz.

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Boris Johnson - Matt Hancock - Margaret Keenan - Coronavirus vaccine given to 500,000 in 2 weeks despite pledge of 'millions by year's end' - mirror.co.uk - Britain

21.12.2020 / 21:23

Coronavirus vaccine given to 500,000 in 2 weeks despite pledge of 'millions by year's end'

Around 500,000 people have had the coronavirus vaccine despite the Health Secretary saying he expected millions to get the jab by Christmas.

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Boris Johnson - Boris Johnson doesn't rule out schools not reopening at start of January and says measures under 'constant review' - manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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21.12.2020 / 21:05

Boris Johnson doesn't rule out schools not reopening at start of January and says measures under 'constant review'

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has said wants schools to reopen as normal in January - but hasn't ruled out them remaining closed after Christmas saying it was dependent on the spread of the virus.Speaking at a press conference on Monday the Prime Minister said the measures were being kept 'under constant review'.Asked if the emergence of the new coronavirus mutation meant he could 'really guarantee schools will be back on the start dates they now have?' Mr Johnson replied: "We want, if we possibly can, to get schools back in a staggered way at the beginning of January in the way that we have set out."But the common sense thing to do is to follow the path of the epidemic and to keep things under constant review."But it is very, very

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Boris Johnson - Patrick Vallance - Grant Shapps - Boris Johnson says we will 'have a very different world from Easter' - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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21.12.2020 / 21:05

Boris Johnson says we will 'have a very different world from Easter'

direct to your inboxBoris Johnson has suggested things will be very different from Easter 2021.The Prime Minister held a Downing Street press conference on Monday alongside Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, and Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK government's Chief Scientific Adviser. It is the second time he has addressed the public in a matter of days, having announced on Saturday new Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions for London and the South East and a change to the Christmas bubble arrangements.

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Boris Johnson - Graziano Di-Prima - Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima in tears as star reveals he can't get home for Christmas - ok.co.uk

21.12.2020 / 20:55

Strictly Come Dancing's Graziano Di Prima in tears as star reveals he can't get home for Christmas

Graziano Di Prima has heartbreakingly revealed he can't find a way back home for Christmas amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson broke the spirit of many across the country after announcing the beloved holiday is cancelled, with London going into Tier 4 restrictions.

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Boris Johnson - Nicola Sturgeon - London Mayor Sadiq - Tobias Ellwood - Boris Johnson resists calls to extend Brexit transition despite border chaos - mirror.co.uk - Italy - Germany - Britain - France - Eu - Netherlands - Belgium

21.12.2020 / 20:51

Boris Johnson resists calls to extend Brexit transition despite border chaos

Boris Johnson is resisting mounting pressure to extend the Brexit transition period after border chaos following the discovery of a new coronavirus strain.

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Patrick Vallance - UK will need tougher restrictions in next few months to stop mutant Covid strain, Sir Patrick Vallance warns - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain

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21.12.2020 / 20:39

UK will need tougher restrictions in next few months to stop mutant Covid strain, Sir Patrick Vallance warns

direct to your inboxTougher restrictions may be needed in some areas of the country to curb the spread of a fast-spreading strain of the coronavirus.That was the warning from the government's chief scientific adviser as he said the new variant is likely to 'spread in numbers'.Speaking at the Downing Street press conference on Monday, Sir Patrick Vallance said: "The tier decisions are not ones for me, but I will say that the evidence of this virus is that it spreads easily, it's more transmissible.

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Boris Johnson - Greater Manchester hospitals rapidly reviewing testing and visiting rules due to new Covid variant - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - city London - city Manchester

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21.12.2020 / 17:46

Greater Manchester hospitals rapidly reviewing testing and visiting rules due to new Covid variant

direct to your inboxHospital bosses in Greater Manchester are meeting today (December 21) for a rapid review of testing, site access and visiting rules in light of a new variant of coronavirus in the UK.Northern Care Alliance (NCA) - the NHS group which runs hospitals and other health care services in Salford, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale - will today decide whether its infection prevention control measures must be strengthened.It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that the new variant of the virus, which has spread quickly in London and the south east of England, could be up to 70pc more transmissible than other strains of Covid-19.More than 30 countries have now banned UK arrivals due to concerns about the new variant which

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Boris Johnson - Matt Hancock - When is Boris Johnson speaking in Downing Street press conference today? - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - France

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21.12.2020 / 17:46

When is Boris Johnson speaking in Downing Street press conference today?

Boris Johnson is leading a Downing Street press conference later after he held crisis talks with ministers as France banned lorries carrying freight from the UK. Some nations around the world imposed a travel ban from the UK following the new mutant strain of coronavirus which Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, admitted is now "out of control".

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Boris Johnson - U.K. to hold emergency meeting over new coronavirus mutations, travel restrictions - globalnews.ca - Britain - France - Canada

21.12.2020 / 15:11

U.K. to hold emergency meeting over new coronavirus mutations, travel restrictions

coronavirus that is spreading in southeast England.Countries across the world have halted air travel to the U.K. while France has banned trucks from entering for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed.

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Boris Johnson - UK holds crisis talks as France closes border on virus fears - livemint.com - Britain - France

21.12.2020 / 14:38

UK holds crisis talks as France closes border on virus fears

Britain backed up for miles and people were stranded at airports Monday as many countries imposed stringent travel restrictions over concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus that is spreading in southeast England.Countries across the world have halted air travel to the UK while France has banned trucks from entering for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed.

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Boris Johnson - New coronavirus strains: Here’s what you need to know about the mutations - globalnews.ca - China - Canada

21.12.2020 / 14:36

New coronavirus strains: Here’s what you need to know about the mutations

coronavirus strains that seem to spread more easily are causing alarm, but virus experts say it’s unclear if that’s the case or whether they pose any concern for vaccines or cause more severe disease.Viruses naturally evolve as they move through the population, some more than others. It’s one reason we need a fresh flu shot each year.

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Boris Johnson - Chris Whitty - Graziano Di-Prima - Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima devastated as he’s stuck in the UK and forced to miss Christmas with his Italian family - thesun.co.uk - Italy - Britain

21.12.2020 / 13:54

Strictly pro Graziano Di Prima devastated as he’s stuck in the UK and forced to miss Christmas with his Italian family

STRICTLY pro dancer Graziano Di Prima has shared his devastation after London was plunged into Tier 4 lockdown yesterday — forcing him to miss Christmas with his Italian family Graziano, from Scilly, was due to fly home this week but around 200 flights from the UK to Europe have been cancelled after Boris Johnson announced the new restrictions to stop the spread of a rogue new strain of Covid. Prof Chris Whitty dashed hopes of families reuniting when he told Brits to “unpack” and stay at home on Saturday night as all travel is banned.

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Boris Johnson - Grant Shapps - Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting over UK travel chaos - dailystar.co.uk - Britain - France

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21.12.2020 / 13:11

Boris Johnson to chair emergency meeting over UK travel chaos

Boris Johnson will hold crisis talks with senior ministers and officials after France banned hauliers lorries carrying freight across the channel amid fears over the new coronavirus strain.

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Boris Johnson - How Greater Manchester's infection rates compare to rest of England as Tier 4 is introduced - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - city London - city Manchester

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21.12.2020 / 12:47

How Greater Manchester's infection rates compare to rest of England as Tier 4 is introduced

direct to your inbox The latest figures showing the most recent coronavirus infection rate for every local authority area in England have been released. The latest figures, compiled by Public Health England published on Sunday show that 90 per cent of local areas have seen a rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases.It comes after tens of millions of people in London and the South East were placed in new Tier 4 restrictions from Sunday.The Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the emergency action on Saturday after a new strain of coronavirus was found to be sweeping the areas and is up to 70pc more transmissible than other variants.

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Boris Johnson - New Covid-19 strain inflicts pain on global stocks, threatens more volatility - livemint.com - Britain

21.12.2020 / 12:45

New Covid-19 strain inflicts pain on global stocks, threatens more volatility

London: European shares fell 2% on Monday, the dollar strengthened and market volatility surged amid growing unease over the economic impact of a new coronavirus strain in Britain which has seen several European countries shut their borders to the UK.The news of the new strain, said to be up to 70% more transmissible than the original, has put some 16 million Britons under tougher lockdowns and has overshadowed U.S. lawmakers' agreement over a long-awaited stimulus bill.Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair an emergency response meeting to discuss international travel and the flow of freight in and out of Britain.Coinciding with the lack of a post-Brexit trade deal ahead of the Dec.

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Boris Johnson - Grant Shapps - Nicola Sturgeon call for Brexit extension rejected as Boris Johnson convenes Cobra meeting on port closures - dailyrecord.co.uk - Eu

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21.12.2020 / 12:10

Nicola Sturgeon call for Brexit extension rejected as Boris Johnson convenes Cobra meeting on port closures

Nicola Sturgeon’s call for an extension of the Brexit transition period while the latest coronavirus crisis is dealt with.UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there would “absolutely not” be an extension to remaining within EU rules beyond December 31.He told BBC Breakfast: “I think the one thing which could actually add fuel to the fire would be ending something that everyone’s known is ending for a very long time, which is the end of the transition period which completes on the 31st December, so absolutely not, no.”As news of the Channel travel ban broke on Sunday night Sturgeon tweeted: “It’s now imperative that PM seeks an agreement to extend the Brexit transition period.“The new Covid strain - and the various implications of it -

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Boris Johnson - Sensex crashes over 2,000 points on concerns of new virus strain in UK - livemint.com - South Korea - Japan - India - Britain

21.12.2020 / 12:00

Sensex crashes over 2,000 points on concerns of new virus strain in UK

BSE Sensex was at 45,541.25, down 1419.44 points or 3.02%.

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Boris Johnson - 'Sick man of Europe': UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain - livemint.com - Switzerland - Italy - Austria - Germany - Britain - Ireland - France - Israel - Canada - Eu - Netherlands - Belgium

21.12.2020 / 11:57

'Sick man of Europe': UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain

Dover: The United Kingdom was on Monday shut off from the rest of Europe after its closest allies cut transport ties due to fears about a new coronavirus strain, sowing chaos for families and companies just days before it exits the European Union's orbit.France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Belgium, Israel and Canada were among those that shut off travel ties after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that a highly infectious new strain of the virus was a danger to the country.Johnson will chair an emergency response meeting on Monday to discuss international travel, in particular the flow of freight in and out of Britain.

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Boris Johnson - UK to hold virus crisis talks after France closes border - clickorlando.com - Britain - France - city London - county Kent

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21.12.2020 / 11:47

UK to hold virus crisis talks after France closes border

LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee later Monday after France closed its borders to the U.K. to stem the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus circulating in London and the southeast of England.The meeting of the COBRA civil contingencies committee comes amid warnings of “significant disruption” around the ports in the English Channel, with tailbacks going back miles into the southeastern English county of Kent.The transport of freight is facing massive disruptions after France closed its borders for 48 hours, which means lorries cannot get across the English Channel by boat.

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Boris Johnson - Operation Stack activated as M20 turns into car park with lorries queuing for miles - dailystar.co.uk - Britain

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21.12.2020 / 11:15

Operation Stack activated as M20 turns into car park with lorries queuing for miles

KentLive reports.During the emergency measures, freight within Operation Stack is separated into two queues on either side of the carriageway (on the hard shoulder and lane 3) – one for tunnel traffic and one for port traffic.Space is left in the middle of the motorway to allow for emergency vehicles such as freight breaking down or medical emergencies and queues are released when capacity is available. It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he will chair an emergency COBR meeting on Monday after European countries halted flights from the UK, the Dover ferry was closed and Eurotunnel access suspended at its Folkestone terminal on Sunday.

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21.12.2020 / 09:48

Johnson chairs crisis talks as borders close to Britain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a crisis meeting today as a growing number of countries worldwide blocked flights to Britain over a new highly infectious coronavirus strain the UK said was "out of control".

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