Nicola Sturgeon tonight called on Boris Johnson to extend the Brexit transition period. The First Minister took to Twitter with no breakthrough in negotiations between the UK and the EU in sight.

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2 men shot inside Overbrook bar, police say

OVERBROOK - Philadelphia Police are investigating after two men are shot inside a bar in Overbrook.The shooting happened Tuesday night, around 8:15, on the 6600 block of Lansdowne Avenue.Police were called to the bar on the report of gunshots inside the establishment.Arriving officers found a 31-year-old man with two gunshot wounds to his leg. He was taken to Lankenau Medical Center by police and placed in stable condition.A second man, 54, was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound to his buttocks.

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EU officials formally sign post-Brexit trade deal with UK

BRUSSELS – The European Union’s top officials on Wednesday formally signed the long fought-over post-Brexit trade deal with the United Kingdom.European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel put pen to paper during a brief signature ceremony in Brussels. The documents will now be flown across the Channel to London in a RAF plane for British Prime minister Boris Johnson to sign them.“The agreement that we signed today is the result of months of intense negotiations in which the European Union has displayed an unprecedented level of unity,” Michel said.

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Nicola Sturgeon to make coronavirus restrictions statement as cases soar across Scotland

First Minister will update MSPs on the latest data and plans to combat the sudden spike in infections, which is being blamed on a new strain of Covid which passes more easily from person to person.The Scottish Parliament was meant to be in recess for the Christmas holidays but has been recalled for only the fourth time in its history so members can debate Boris Johnson's Brexit bill.All mainland council areas were placed in tier four of the Scottish Government's lockdown framework as of Boxing Day, meaning hospitality businesses are shut and people are banned from mixing with other households indoors.The SNP leader ordered the closure of the border with England before Christmas in a bid to reduce the impact of the second wave of

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

coronavirus, the French Health Ministry said in a statement on Friday. According to reports the man had been living in England, before his return to his home country.The ministry said that the case - the first in France - had been found in the city of Tours.The man in question arrived from London on December 19 and is currently self-isolating, he is doing fine, the ministry added.

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NHS leaders demand Brexit extension to avoid healthcare chaos

Health chiefs are urging Boris Johnson to extend Brexit talks by a month to avoid plunging the NHS into chaos as it battles Covid.

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Rita Ora could be stranded in Bulgaria for Christmas – after fleeing UK over Covid flouting shame

SHE faced the wrath of the public after flouting Covid restrictions then flew to Bulgaria to escape the limelight. But Rita Ora could face an even tougher punishment.

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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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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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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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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 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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Mutant coronavirus strain has already spread 300 miles north of London

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

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Boris Johnson offers no resolution of channel port closures but promises he is 'working on a solution'

Prime Minister emerged from a Cobra crisis management meeting to tell a televised press conference he and French President Emmanuel Macron were “working on a solution” to sort the situation “in the next few hours”. But with millions of pounds worth of live shellfish exports from Scotland heading to the biggest continental market of the year the PM gave no firm guarantees of resolving the issue.

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Boris Johnson answers question about over-promising by promising 'different world' by Easter

Boris Johnson responded to a question over his habit of making unrealistic promises by promising the world will be ‘better by Easter.’

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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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Amber Gill says she ‘has no idea’ where she’s spending Christmas and hits back at backlash over Dubai trip

Amber Gill has set the record straight after fans assumed she booked a last-minute trip to Dubai as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the Tier Four restrictions in the UK. The Love Island winner, 21, has said her work trip to Dubai was pre-planned and revealed she now fears she may not be able to return home for Christmas.

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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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Nicola Sturgeon says Boris Johnson 'needs a hairbrush for Christmas'

tonnes of fish.Johnson said Brexit would be a gift because of all the opportunities for fishing outside the EU.But with ports shut and the industry now in turmoil, Sturgeon had a more personal idea in response.Asked for suggestions at her daily briefing today, Sturgeon replied: "I'm probably not one to talk, but a hairbrush maybe."Sturgeon added: "That's meant as a light hearted comment, not as a serious comment and I'm definitely not one to talk, as you can see."I actually signed him a Christmas card over the weekend so there you go there is a Christmas card winging its way from me to Boris Johnson."We will wait and see if there's one winging its way in the opposite direction.

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Boris Johnson to hold press conference this evening over growing Covid-19 crisis

Boris Johnson will hold a press conference this evening to address the growing Covid-19 crisis.

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MP calls emergency meeting of Parliament committee over Covid border chaos

An MP has called an emergency meeting of a Parliamentary committee over the border chaos sparked by Covid-19.

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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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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 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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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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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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'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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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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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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UK Covid curbs: PM Johnson to chair emergency response meeting on travel, freight

Reuters quoted a spokeswoman for PM Boris Johnson's office as saying.Also Read | Inside the rumble in India’s coding jungleOn Covid-19 curbs, Britain's health minister said London and southeast England may stay under tighter restrictions for some time.

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New covid strain: Britain hit by virus travel bans

the UK on Sunday over a new highly infectious coronavirus strain Britain said was "out of control", as the WHO called for stronger containment measures.But there was positive news across the Atlantic where US lawmakers reached a deal for a nearly $900 billion Covid-19 financial package to help struggling Americans.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was to chair the COBR emergencies committee on Monday, his office said, after a slew of nations from Turkey to Canada blocked arrivals from Britain by air.Crucial transit country France moved to block people and goods crossing the Channel, while the Netherlands said passengers arriving by ferry would be denied entry.The emergency committee would "discuss the situation regarding international travel,

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Canada to ban all UK flights as new '70% more infectious' Covid variant found

70% more infectious variant of coronavirus was reported.The Canadian government held a meeting to discuss the new strain of the virus.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held the meeting as a number of European countries announced travel restrictions for UK passengers.Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier this weekend tier 4 restrictions for millions of people, along with the closure of non-essential shops.The move comes as a new variant of the coronavirus is "spreading fast" and is "out of control" according to Health Secretary Matt Hancock.Before the meeting, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet called on the Canadian government to impose a travel ban, reports CTV News.In a statement released in French, he said: "It will be

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Calls for extension of EU transition period as Brexit deadline passes with no progress

direct to your inboxThere are tonight calls for an extension on the EU transition period as a deadline for a Brexit deal set by European Parliament passed with no sign of progress.Brexit trade talks may now grind on through Christmas until December 31.The deadline to reach a deal tonight was set by the European Parliament.The UK will continue in its efforts to persuade Brussels to agree on key points of contention.In a tweet this evening the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among many who urged Boris Johnson to seek an agreement to extend the Brexit transition period.She wrote: "It’s now imperative that PM seeks an agreement to extend the Brexit transition period."The new Covid strain - & the various implications of it - means we

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Eurotunnel set to close from 10pm tonight to protect Europe from new Covid strain

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxThe Eurotunnel is set to close to all travellers from 10pm tonight, in a desperate bid to contain a new strain of the coronavirus.The closure will reportedly last for at least 48 hours, and comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a new lockdown in England and the south east.The Port of Dover tweeted: "Ferry terminal at the port of Dover is closed to all accompanied traffic leaving the UK until further notice due to border restrictions in France." It added on its website: "Both accompanied freight and passenger customers are asked not to travel to the Port.

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Fern Britton slams Laurence Fox as he urges people to gather in groups over Christmas

Fern Britton has slated Laurence Fox over his tweet which urged people to "take off masks" and "gather in groups" this Christmas.The 63-year-old presenter and former This Morning host slammed the controversial actor who told his followers to "hug and toast each other" after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Tier four announcement.On Saturday night, Boris announced that parts of the country would enter Tier four and rules around Christmas would change drastically.After the government's announcement, Lauren, 42, tweeted: "Take off your masks."Gather in groups, love, hug and toast each other this Christmas."Question every word this on the hoof, arbitrary and extremist government feeds you.

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Christmas travel chaos hits UK as Europeans suspend flights

Boris Johnson canceled plans to allow families to see each other over the festive period as the government warned that a new strain of the coronavirus is “out of control." There were scenes of panic at train stations, with people defying social-distancing rules to get out of the capital before the new rules took effect on Sunday.More than 16 million Britons are now required to stay at home after new restrictions came into force Sunday in London and southeast England.

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Johnson’s emergency lockdown adds pressure to Brexit talks

Boris Johnson’s emergency virus lockdown is heaping last-minute pressure on negotiators as they race to reach a post-Brexit trade deal.Officials said the announcement has focused minds on bringing the talks to a conclusion within days. As the British prime minister was detailing the new restrictions for London and southeast England on Saturday, negotiators in Brussels were inching closer toward an agreement.People familiar with both sides’ positions said the talks are unlikely to wrap up on Sunday, but should do so before Christmas.Whether nine months of talks between the UK and European Union result in a trade accord will depend on the two sides bridging their disagreements over fishing, the last remaining major obstacle.

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France considering ban on flights, trains from the UK: Report

PARIS : France is considering suspending flights and trains from Britain after a new coronavirus strain was detected there, BFM Television reported on Sunday.An official decision was expected later on Sunday, BFM said without citing sources.Officials at the transport ministry were not immediately available for comment.UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and scientists announced on Saturday that a new strain of coronavirus identified in the country was up to 70% more infectious than the original version.The Netherlands said it will ban flights carrying passengers from the United Kingdom from Sunday.UK says new Covid mutation is ‘out of control’UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that the new strain of the coronavirus is “out of control" and

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EU-UK trade talks floundering over fish as cutoff day nears

BRUSSELS – Deep into a crucial weekend of negotiations, a breakthrough on fishing rights remained elusive for the European Union and Britain, leaving both without a trade agreement that would dull the edge of a chaotic, costly economic break on New Year's Day. With hundreds of thousands of jobs at stake throughout the economy, the tiny sector of fisheries continued to drive a wedge between the 27-nation bloc and the U.K., highlighting the animosity that drove them to a Brexit divorce over the past four years.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces new Scotland-wide lockdown from Boxing Day with most of country in tier four

First Minister also announced a strict travel ban between Scotland and the rest of the UK and the world.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces travel ban to and from rest of UK to combat new coronavirus strain

coronavirus across Scotland.

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Nicola Sturgeon addresses nation LIVE after cabinet meeting on coronavirus new strain

coronavirus discovered in England may be up to 70 percent more transmissible than the original variant.

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This broken year of Covid has fractured all our lives

At the start of the year, few people had heard of Wuhan, the R number and herd immunity.

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Nicola Sturgeon calls for extension of the Brexit transition period as France blocks freight over virus fears

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