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we know from the eu as well as uk celsius, on fishing, a hugely contentious issue, the uk has agreed toa contentious issue, the uk has agreed to a longer phasing in of the arrangements although the eu has compromised and come down from their demands as well. and the eu will give up some of the fishing catch, perhaps around one quarter but not as much as some of the long—standing brexiteers would have wished. that said, borisjohnson brexiteers would have wished. that said, boris johnson has brexiteers would have wished. that said, borisjohnson has been calling some members of the european research group, some of the brexiteers in his own ranks, unlike nigel farage, who is outside of the party, and some of them seem on the basis of what have untold, they seem to be relatively pleased with what the prime minister has achieved but said also that they will get lawyers to look at the detail of this, and go over it with a fine tooth comb before deciding how to vote, but i should point out at this stage it is not expected that this deal will be thrown out by the british parliament, it is e
we know from the eu as well as uk celsius, on fishing, a hugely contentious issue, the uk has agreed toa contentious issue, the uk has agreed to a longer phasing in of the arrangements although the eu has compromised and come down from their demands as well. and the eu will give up some of the fishing catch, perhaps around one quarter but not as much as some of the long—standing brexiteers would have wished. that said, borisjohnson brexiteers would have wished. that said, boris johnson has...
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it can in fact the uk, and at the end of the day, can overrule uk law and find the uk. what is going on here as both sides, though it is mainly an eu concern rather than a though it is mainly an eu concern ratherthana uk though it is mainly an eu concern rather than a uk concern, say we might sign up to these provisions, but what happens if the uk then goes off and does something different? and we regard that is really not meeting the terms of what you have just signed up to? we have seen these big rows over this thing called the internal market bill, where the government admitted it was proposing to overwrite some of the things it had signed up to only in january. so the eu wants to know, can it stop the uk doing that? does it have a way of doing that? they would like something as near as possible to the current enforcement regime, but they want to know that actually they have not only got the uk to sign up to things but they have got a way of making sure the uk sticks to those commitments. have got a way of making sure the uk sticks to those commitmentsm have got a wa
it can in fact the uk, and at the end of the day, can overrule uk law and find the uk. what is going on here as both sides, though it is mainly an eu concern rather than a though it is mainly an eu concern ratherthana uk though it is mainly an eu concern rather than a uk concern, say we might sign up to these provisions, but what happens if the uk then goes off and does something different? and we regard that is really not meeting the terms of what you have just signed up to? we have seen these...
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they didn‘t want the uk to go. they miss the uk. they have seen it as go. they miss the uk. they have seen itasa go. they miss the uk. they have seen it as a challenge to be managed, with the minimum possible disruption to the european union. their goal has been to defend the integrity of the single market and to attain their political unity under the pressure of negotiation. so they feel they have achieved all of that. but ursula von der leyen, a remarkable linguist who speaks pretty much perfect english, she managed to quote both of the beatles and shakespeare and saying goodbye to this phase of the british relationship. and she said britain come of course remains a trusted partner and ally from a country we shared values and shared interests, so shared values and shared interests, so there is relief here come a sense thejob has been done, the processes been menaced, but there is nojoy, and celebration, it has been seen as and celebration, it has been seen as a bureaucratic task which is been successfully executed. —— the process has been to manage. business leaders ha
they didn‘t want the uk to go. they miss the uk. they have seen it as go. they miss the uk. they have seen itasa go. they miss the uk. they have seen it as a challenge to be managed, with the minimum possible disruption to the european union. their goal has been to defend the integrity of the single market and to attain their political unity under the pressure of negotiation. so they feel they have achieved all of that. but ursula von der leyen, a remarkable linguist who speaks pretty much...
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is there a potential risk of shortages in supermarkets in the uk are in the uk —— in the uk or in the eu? we have been speaking to supermarkets and they are very keen to point out that their traditional english christmas dinner is safe. all of those things are seasonal, and in the uk those things are the christmas dinner because they can be grown in the uk. turkey and potatoes and carrots and parsnips they have enough of that. you know as well as ido enough of that. you know as well as i do but supermarkets are so slick at getting their production and supply operations sorted. they learnt a lot of lessons in march at the outbreak of this pandemic. we also know they are very good at organising what they need in the stores when they need it, so on the right shelves at the right time. the problem here emerges when people start buying a little bit more than maybe they were before, because that messes up their plans. also, there is the suggestion that perishable items could start to be in short supply if this problem at the poker isa supply if this problem at the poker is a much longer. th
is there a potential risk of shortages in supermarkets in the uk are in the uk —— in the uk or in the eu? we have been speaking to supermarkets and they are very keen to point out that their traditional english christmas dinner is safe. all of those things are seasonal, and in the uk those things are the christmas dinner because they can be grown in the uk. turkey and potatoes and carrots and parsnips they have enough of that. you know as well as ido enough of that. you know as well as i do...
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sol 65,000 that were sequenced in the uk. so i might say thank you. the uk, idon't uk. so i might say thank you. the uk, i don't know if you said that but is doing the biggest effort in the world at the moment in sequencing the virus. so possibly the variant was detected in the uk just because you sequence a lot more. other countries where it was present in september were the united states and australia which are second and third respectively in the rankings of most sequencing. this variant we noticed it because it's the first variant that rises in frequency that hits the binding domain between the spike protein, the viral protein that is on the surface and the human receptor. it hits directly the lock and key mechanism that allows the virus to enter the bronchial and lung cells. therefore it is the most important mechanism of the virus cycle. without it the virus couldn't even infect humans. that then we didn't raise any alarm because it was one of the many possible mutations. and we also noticed that it doesn't change the whole shape of spike. this protein. itjust cha
sol 65,000 that were sequenced in the uk. so i might say thank you. the uk, idon't uk. so i might say thank you. the uk, i don't know if you said that but is doing the biggest effort in the world at the moment in sequencing the virus. so possibly the variant was detected in the uk just because you sequence a lot more. other countries where it was present in september were the united states and australia which are second and third respectively in the rankings of most sequencing. this variant we...
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what are the uk and the continent. what are the key things to look out for on day one, after the end of the transition? not long to go now. 13 hours. we've seen a steady stream of lorries arriving at the port this morning, potentially people trying to beat that deadline of 11pm uk time. because we talk about frictionless trade between the uk and the eu, but the warning is that, from tonight, there could be a little bit of friction. because lorries are used to arriving here and getting on ferries pretty quickly. but now, once this period comes into effect, the end of the transition period, lorries arriving here will already have to you have completed customs declarations. now, this may be a time—consuming affair. so, when the lorries arrive here they will have to show, via a bar code, that they have the right permissions to cross the channel. that will be important export declarations, also safety certificates. the idea is when the lorries come here, the bar codes they have will be scanned, the lorries will then get o
what are the uk and the continent. what are the key things to look out for on day one, after the end of the transition? not long to go now. 13 hours. we've seen a steady stream of lorries arriving at the port this morning, potentially people trying to beat that deadline of 11pm uk time. because we talk about frictionless trade between the uk and the eu, but the warning is that, from tonight, there could be a little bit of friction. because lorries are used to arriving here and getting on...
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supermarkets in the uk can resume. supermarkets in the uk can resume. supermarkets in the uk say their current stocks are high despite the travel chaos, but there are concerns about the longer term effects on some supplies. 0ur political correspondent ian watson has more on the problem that are now piling up for the prime minister. the unfolding covert drama now feels a lot like a crisis. the escape routes from the virus will be blocked. the vaccine wasn't coming into the roll—on, role life. it comes via containers and container traffic isn't affected at all, so this isn't an issue with the vaccine at all, and it will never be fat an issue for medicines regardless, because we have contingencies in place. labour accused the government of overpromising and under delivering to work with ministers to get the virus under control. make no mistake. this is now a real emergency. i want to work in the national interest to help bus this dark and difficult days. we will work with the government to help businesses get through the winter months, and we will offer
supermarkets in the uk can resume. supermarkets in the uk can resume. supermarkets in the uk say their current stocks are high despite the travel chaos, but there are concerns about the longer term effects on some supplies. 0ur political correspondent ian watson has more on the problem that are now piling up for the prime minister. the unfolding covert drama now feels a lot like a crisis. the escape routes from the virus will be blocked. the vaccine wasn't coming into the roll—on, role life....
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he revealed another variant has been detected in the uk. this new variant is highly concerning bigoted because it is yet more transmissible. all flights arriving in the uk from south africa are banned from this morning. anyone who has been in south africa or anyone who has been in close contact with anyone who has been an past format orfortnight, with anyone who has been an past format or fortnight, has with anyone who has been an past format orfortnight, has been with anyone who has been an past format or fortnight, has been asked to quarantine. in scotland, christmas bubbles will be allowed on christmas bubbles will be allowed on christmas day with a maximum of eight people from three households. in northern ireland, a six—week lockdown in northern ireland, a six—week lockd own starts in northern ireland, a six—week lockdown starts on boxing day. the first week will have stricter restrictions, though people can form a christmas bubble for one day between the 23rd on the 27th of december. wales is in a new national lockdown, after a
he revealed another variant has been detected in the uk. this new variant is highly concerning bigoted because it is yet more transmissible. all flights arriving in the uk from south africa are banned from this morning. anyone who has been in south africa or anyone who has been in close contact with anyone who has been an past format orfortnight, with anyone who has been an past format or fortnight, has with anyone who has been an past format orfortnight, has been with anyone who has been an...
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the future of the uk is bound to be a talking point, the cohesiveness and unity of the uk. damien, thank you. and now took coronavirus and the huge impact that is having. another 6 million people in the uk will be facing tougher restrictions from boxing day, as a large chunk of the south and east of england moves to tier 4 restrictions. the health secretary, matt hancock said it was because the current tier 3 wasn't enough to contain a faster—spreading variant of the virus. councillor keith glazier is the leader of east sussex council. how are you affected by the changes? parts of east sussex since last saturday, from boxing day on, the rest of the whole of east sussex and most of the south coast goes into tier 4. at this time, it really is asa tier 4. at this time, it really is as a result of the breathing rate of infection over the recent weeks. many of you will know, we were one of the lowest counties in the country and something has changed and all ofa country and something has changed and all of a sudden, this virus is getting out of control. it's important we all ge
the future of the uk is bound to be a talking point, the cohesiveness and unity of the uk. damien, thank you. and now took coronavirus and the huge impact that is having. another 6 million people in the uk will be facing tougher restrictions from boxing day, as a large chunk of the south and east of england moves to tier 4 restrictions. the health secretary, matt hancock said it was because the current tier 3 wasn't enough to contain a faster—spreading variant of the virus. councillor keith...
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the uk, between northern ireland and the rest of the uk. michael gove said in parliament the eu had been pressing quite hard for tariffs, some of which would have been paid back, but nevertheless. mr gove says now the uk persuaded the eu not to do that. i'm pleased to say that under the agreement that we've reached, and northern ireland businesses selling to consumers or using goods in northern ireland will be free of all tariffs. whether that's nissan cars from sunderland or lamb. internal uk trade will be protected as we promised whether we have a free—trade agreement with the eu or not. under what's been agreed, there will be what's called a trusted trader scheme for companies to sign up to. that should mean 98% of goods going between great britain and northern ireland will be exempt from any import duty that would otherwise be due. it's complicated stuff. here's chris page in belfast with more of what's been agreed. one of the major issues had been concerns that new checks on food products arriving to the likes of here, belfast port,
the uk, between northern ireland and the rest of the uk. michael gove said in parliament the eu had been pressing quite hard for tariffs, some of which would have been paid back, but nevertheless. mr gove says now the uk persuaded the eu not to do that. i'm pleased to say that under the agreement that we've reached, and northern ireland businesses selling to consumers or using goods in northern ireland will be free of all tariffs. whether that's nissan cars from sunderland or lamb. internal uk...
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but is the eu treating the uk differently? certainly there is a perception among brexit supporters that it is not being fair. listen to borisjohnson. i don't believe, mr speaker, that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept. or there is the conservative mp daniel kawczynski, who accuses the eu of acting in a highly irresponsible and wholly unreasonable way. but has the eu demanded more from the uk? in short, it has. the eu wants the uk to agree to shared rules on government subsidies, on workers' rights, on environmental and food standards, and it wants the uk to remain in sync in the future, too. well, the uk rejects that, and this does go beyond other trade deals that the eu has struck with canada and with japan. but the eu has itsjustification. one mep puts it this way. it would be economic suicide for the european union to basically undermine, not one of its pillars, but one of its foundations, the single market. the point being, if a trade deal is done but the uk has different rules, potentia
but is the eu treating the uk differently? certainly there is a perception among brexit supporters that it is not being fair. listen to borisjohnson. i don't believe, mr speaker, that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept. or there is the conservative mp daniel kawczynski, who accuses the eu of acting in a highly irresponsible and wholly unreasonable way. but has the eu demanded more from the uk? in short, it has. the eu wants the uk to agree to shared rules on...
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these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. a bill to implement the brexit deal has passed through parliament and takes effect at 11 o'clock gmt tonight, when the uk will stop following eu rules. millions more people in england wake up to the strictest level of restrictions — tier 4 — meaning they will have to mark the new year at home. the pandemic is also casting its shadow over new year's eve celebrations in europe — france is mobilising 100,000 police officers to enforce anti—coronavirus measures. some secondary school pupils in england face a delayed return to school, with mandatory remote learning for pupils who aren't in years 11 or 13. it comes ahead of a government roll—out of mass testing. on monday of next week, all secondary schools are going to be getting a drop of tests, all the equipment they of tests, all the equipment need, all the ppe they formula 1 world champion, lewis hamilton receives a knighthood in the queen's new year's honours, alongside members of the public recognised for their efforts this
these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. a bill to implement the brexit deal has passed through parliament and takes effect at 11 o'clock gmt tonight, when the uk will stop following eu rules. millions more people in england wake up to the strictest level of restrictions — tier 4 — meaning they will have to mark the new year at home. the pandemic is also casting its shadow over new year's eve celebrations in europe — france is mobilising 100,000 police officers to...
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, so responsible for 0.12% of the uk economy, so the trade in goods is worth far more, and from the uk point of view, there will be no additional burdens placed on business. but of course in a week's time, eu rules and regulations are left behind, the end of the brexit transition period, there will be huge changes in any case. outside of the single market, outside of the customs union, there will be bureaucracy on business, new customs arrangements are being phased in over six months. sol arrangements are being phased in over six months. so i think notjust from an economic point of view, but from an economic point of view, but from an economic point of view, but from a political point of view it is important for boris johnson to be able to say to people who perhaps voted for his party for the first time on the slogan get brexit done one year ago, that he has been able to achieve a deal which will protect some of the ukjobs. from his point of view too, in terms of britain's standing in the world, the fact that he can get this agreement with a major trading partner, the he can get this a
, so responsible for 0.12% of the uk economy, so the trade in goods is worth far more, and from the uk point of view, there will be no additional burdens placed on business. but of course in a week's time, eu rules and regulations are left behind, the end of the brexit transition period, there will be huge changes in any case. outside of the single market, outside of the customs union, there will be bureaucracy on business, new customs arrangements are being phased in over six months. sol...
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now to the border between the uk and france. it reopened on wednesday, but the situation in the port of dover is still chaotic. rapid testing of the drivers is already under way, but because there are now at least 5000 lorries backed up, it's clearly going to take time to get things moving. here's the uk's transport secretary, grant shapps. it's an enormous operation. but once we've got the army deploying tests, this evening, as well as much larger number of people from the nhs test and trace system. we can handle the number of test today. the problem is not the number of tests per day, it's not the number of sailings per day. 10,000 is about the number of a busy day in kent. we can do that number of tests as well, it's the logistics of people following the instructions, make it sure it's clear in order we can get traffic rolling for some again, the more that people follow the clear instructions, the faster to get this resolved. it will take a matter of days rather than weeks or anything else. but there will be, i'm afraid, some
now to the border between the uk and france. it reopened on wednesday, but the situation in the port of dover is still chaotic. rapid testing of the drivers is already under way, but because there are now at least 5000 lorries backed up, it's clearly going to take time to get things moving. here's the uk's transport secretary, grant shapps. it's an enormous operation. but once we've got the army deploying tests, this evening, as well as much larger number of people from the nhs test and trace...
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we saw ministers and secretaries of state and the uk saying how fantastic the uk was and that it was better than anyone else in the world. i was surprised to see doctor fauci responding to that getting involved in that kind of back and forth. as he said in the clip that you played earlier, in the programme saying when he was speaking to his uk counterparts, they were saying they got there first. it was unlike him to get involved in that, but yes, very gracious to come on the bbc and say look, i really didn't want to undermine confidence in the uk regulators at all. we just have a very different process. as always, really good to talk to you. thanks for bringing us up to date. pa nto panto season is upon us despite... in some areas, the show simply cannot go on. thousands of people have had their tickets suddenly cancelled because further social distancing measures have meant theatres can't get as many people. beverly is rehearsing her big number. julian goes through his 12 days of christmas. for their show pantomime. a place many producers feel like they are currently living in. one
we saw ministers and secretaries of state and the uk saying how fantastic the uk was and that it was better than anyone else in the world. i was surprised to see doctor fauci responding to that getting involved in that kind of back and forth. as he said in the clip that you played earlier, in the programme saying when he was speaking to his uk counterparts, they were saying they got there first. it was unlike him to get involved in that, but yes, very gracious to come on the bbc and say look, i...
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and politics within the uk. that sort of thing does not just politics within the uk. that sort of thing does notjust disappear. the fa ct we thing does notjust disappear. the fact we have a deal to get through to the next bit, that is a big moment for now. yes, we had ursula von der leyen talking about sovereignty, the issue that has dominated so much here in the uk and they spoke about what they thought sovereignty meant. boris johnson a p pa re ntly sovereignty meant. boris johnson apparently just approaching the microphones in number ten, so let's put the picture up and stand up and hear from the put the picture up and stand up and hearfrom the prime put the picture up and stand up and hear from the prime minister. they voted to take back control of their money, quarters, and leave the european union. earlier this year, we fulfilled the promise and left on january the 31st with that oven ready deal. since that time, we have been getting on with our agenda, enacting a points—based immigration system that you
and politics within the uk. that sort of thing does not just politics within the uk. that sort of thing does notjust disappear. the fa ct we thing does notjust disappear. the fact we have a deal to get through to the next bit, that is a big moment for now. yes, we had ursula von der leyen talking about sovereignty, the issue that has dominated so much here in the uk and they spoke about what they thought sovereignty meant. boris johnson a p pa re ntly sovereignty meant. boris johnson apparently...
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certainly the uk government. certainly the uk government will be happy that by and large they have protected sovereignty and got preferential access to the eu, but we think that in some of the small print the eu positions have won. both sides have had to compromise, that is the nature of a trade deal. what has been conceded on both sides? well, the uk had to sign up to what i think are going to be the most stringent level playing field, the fair competition rules, ever included in a trade agreement. we recall this was absolutely the eu's number one agreement. the uk, on the other hand, will regain control of oui’ other hand, will regain control of our fishing waters but only after a six year period where the eu takes a small cut. after six years we will have full control. the eu didn't wa nt have full control. the eu didn't want that, so those are two of the biggest headlines. what trade itself will not be frictionless, willit? so there be big changes. that's right. starting next friday, new year's day, we no l
certainly the uk government. certainly the uk government will be happy that by and large they have protected sovereignty and got preferential access to the eu, but we think that in some of the small print the eu positions have won. both sides have had to compromise, that is the nature of a trade deal. what has been conceded on both sides? well, the uk had to sign up to what i think are going to be the most stringent level playing field, the fair competition rules, ever included in a trade...
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uk are under the toughest restrictions around and some parts of the uk and some countries of the uk it is being called a lockdown but in others it is not. the simple fact is life is going to be very similarto life is going to be very similar to how it was in the previous two lockdowns in the uk. in england, 6 million people are now going into tier 4, those are mainly living in the east and south—east of england so sussex, oxfordshire, cambridgeshire, suffolk, norfolk, cambridge and hampshire, those parts of the uk. tier 4 means basically don't leave the house. you can exercise but shops, hospitality, none of that is open. you cannot mix with people inside your house either. unless you are part of a support bubble with them so really, some of the toughest restrictions that there are. to give you a sense of the overall picture in england of the numbers involved, that additional 6 million people going into tier 4 means that 2a million people in england, nearly half the population of england, i now under those toughest restrictions. in addition as of about one hour ago, we have got nearl
uk are under the toughest restrictions around and some parts of the uk and some countries of the uk it is being called a lockdown but in others it is not. the simple fact is life is going to be very similarto life is going to be very similar to how it was in the previous two lockdowns in the uk. in england, 6 million people are now going into tier 4, those are mainly living in the east and south—east of england so sussex, oxfordshire, cambridgeshire, suffolk, norfolk, cambridge and hampshire,...
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so eu citizens lose the automatic right to live, work and retire in the uk in the future, and uk citizens lose the same rights in europe. you won't need a visa for short—term travel like holidays, but you can't stay in most european countries for more than 90 days in every 180—day period. then there are practical issues. if you have an ehic health insurance card, it will remain valid until it expires. the government is setting up a new uk scheme, but it doesn't exist yet, so you might need to get travel insurance. you won't need an international driving permit unless you only have a paper version of the uk licence, but you will need to get a green card to prove you have the right vehicle insurance. and if you want to take your pet to europe, you'll need an animal health certificate from a vet. now, services. there's going to be a lot of change for what is a substantial part of the uk economy. there's not a huge amount in the deal about financial services beyond an agreement to keep talking about it, so the exact conditions on which uk companies can operate in europe aren't yet clear.
so eu citizens lose the automatic right to live, work and retire in the uk in the future, and uk citizens lose the same rights in europe. you won't need a visa for short—term travel like holidays, but you can't stay in most european countries for more than 90 days in every 180—day period. then there are practical issues. if you have an ehic health insurance card, it will remain valid until it expires. the government is setting up a new uk scheme, but it doesn't exist yet, so you might need...
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in terms of access, there's better news for uk lawyers who want to work in europe than for uk accountants. but there is no longer any automatic recognition of professional qualifications, which will make it a lot harderfor some people to sell services across the border. and finally, northern ireland will have a different relationship with the eu than the rest of the uk. in order to keep the land border open, northern ireland is staying within the eu single market for goods — meaning companies in belfast won't face new bureaucracy trading with the eu. but it also means the european court of justice still has a role in northern ireland, which doesn't please many brexiteers. and there will be new bureaucracy and checks down the irish sea for trade within the uk, between great britain and northern ireland. so there's a lot of change, we haven't even talked about fishing 01’ we haven't even talked about fishing or competition rights. but a lot of the new agreement is unresolved still, so if you think about talking and negotiation willjust stop, think again. chris morris. let's talk to anna
in terms of access, there's better news for uk lawyers who want to work in europe than for uk accountants. but there is no longer any automatic recognition of professional qualifications, which will make it a lot harderfor some people to sell services across the border. and finally, northern ireland will have a different relationship with the eu than the rest of the uk. in order to keep the land border open, northern ireland is staying within the eu single market for goods — meaning companies...
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but it is dependent upon the uk agreeing to reciprocate it, to allow symmetrical access to uk and eu hauliers, so they are pulling today to allow for a six—month bilateral agreement to allow trucks to move across the uk and eu to make sure we all get the goods that we need. you have talked about stockpiling. is it your view that consumers, in the event of a no deal, should prepare for prices to go up? that is a question about what happens to the rest of our economy and to some extent what position our government takes on tariffs coming from outside the eu. it is difficult to generalise or make predictions. to reassure people, logistics is a resilient sector as we have seen throughout this terrible pandemic we have been living through, and we would not advise or there to be any shortages on a personal level. but businesses are trained to get the goodsin businesses are trained to get the goods in before the 1st of january just in case there is no deal, at which point they would attract taxes. really good to talk to you. thank you. the mayor of london sadiq khan has warned that the ca
but it is dependent upon the uk agreeing to reciprocate it, to allow symmetrical access to uk and eu hauliers, so they are pulling today to allow for a six—month bilateral agreement to allow trucks to move across the uk and eu to make sure we all get the goods that we need. you have talked about stockpiling. is it your view that consumers, in the event of a no deal, should prepare for prices to go up? that is a question about what happens to the rest of our economy and to some extent what...
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now, this is a snapshot of the uk. now, this is a snapshot of the uk. now, this is a snapshot of the afternoon, probably not too bad in the south and southeast, but later in the evening, the winds really will ramp up. in fact, it‘s prompted the met office to issue an amber warning for the severe gales, gusts of wind 70—80 mph, damaging, also damaging across other parts of england and wales, so a wild saturday night on the way as this large storm sweeps across the country, not just the large storm sweeps across the country, notjust the wind, but also the heavy rain you can see moving into southern parts of the uk early hours of sunday morning. and then sunday itself, we are right in the centre of that storm, so that means that the winds will die down. there will be some showers around, but we can expect some sunny spells on sunday itself, and it‘s going to be 00:57:33,829 --> 4294966103:13:29,430 chilly. merry christmas. s commenteer is involved, all the this is bbc news. the eu and uk have finally reached a post—brexit trade deal after months of
now, this is a snapshot of the uk. now, this is a snapshot of the uk. now, this is a snapshot of the afternoon, probably not too bad in the south and southeast, but later in the evening, the winds really will ramp up. in fact, it‘s prompted the met office to issue an amber warning for the severe gales, gusts of wind 70—80 mph, damaging, also damaging across other parts of england and wales, so a wild saturday night on the way as this large storm sweeps across the country, not just the large...
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preferably with easing of tensions here in the uk over the brexit divisions and of course the uk's tension with brussels. we may be getting a little bit ahead of ourselves. thank you very much. let's go live to west minister and stick to our correspondent. there has been talk of the uk having to compromise in the end on fishing. do we know any more about that? and if that is true how will that go down with some parts of tory party? there's been a lot of movement on fishing in the last few days. it was perhaps the big outstanding issue at the weekend for some it was also the issue of how you police rules. fisheries has been one of those issues. in the uk it was obviously these symbolic of some of the washed elements of being in the european union. and from very european countries it's really important that their fishermen still have access to uk waters. at the weekend there was some pretty big movement from both sides. and it did seem they were heading in the right sort of direction. where there could bea sort of direction. where there could be a compromise. so the big question is whether t
preferably with easing of tensions here in the uk over the brexit divisions and of course the uk's tension with brussels. we may be getting a little bit ahead of ourselves. thank you very much. let's go live to west minister and stick to our correspondent. there has been talk of the uk having to compromise in the end on fishing. do we know any more about that? and if that is true how will that go down with some parts of tory party? there's been a lot of movement on fishing in the last few days....
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if you look at the numbers, uk wanted an 80% cut in the numbers, uk wanted an 80% cut in the eu offered 18 so it is much nearer the eu position on the length of the transition it's neither the uk position so a bit of give and take. it's what happens after the transition period that ten is interesting because then it reverts to annual negotiations on access to fishing waters and in theory at that point the uk can say we will shut out eu boats altogether, take back oui’ out eu boats altogether, take back our quarter, that is it, but there isa our quarter, that is it, but there is a presumption in the deal, it is written in that the 25% cut is going to continue for a while and the uk has to make a choice to change that. if it does so, then there is the opportunity again written to the deal, that for example, tariffs could be put on fish exports to the eu market are potentially on other things that we sell to the eu as well. so in fish we see what we see in the whole deal. yes, we have won in theory the sovereignty to go our own way but there will be a price to pay for it. boris johnson a
if you look at the numbers, uk wanted an 80% cut in the numbers, uk wanted an 80% cut in the eu offered 18 so it is much nearer the eu position on the length of the transition it's neither the uk position so a bit of give and take. it's what happens after the transition period that ten is interesting because then it reverts to annual negotiations on access to fishing waters and in theory at that point the uk can say we will shut out eu boats altogether, take back oui’ out eu boats altogether,...
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borisjohnson wants the uk to be free of eu rules and regulations but the eu says the uk must agree to some common principles if it is going to get special access to the single market. there is no easy way to solve this conundrum. all the while, more warnings of what no deal would mean on the things we buy — clothes, cars, food, becoming more expensive because of new taxes on goods moving between the uk and eu and vice versa. those in business are increasingly nervous. businesses across the uk do want to see a deal happen, they do want to see the two sides keep talking, but they're running out of time to implement whatever may be agreed or not agreed in brussels, and that ticking clock, that worry, is at the back of many businesses' mine's today. with talk ofa businesses' mine's today. with talk of a final push, senior government minister michael gove has already arrived in brussels. 4.5 years after the referendum, what happens next will determine what brexit really looks like. and nick is in brussels for us now. one last push? that's right, simon, and of course, this being brexit, w
borisjohnson wants the uk to be free of eu rules and regulations but the eu says the uk must agree to some common principles if it is going to get special access to the single market. there is no easy way to solve this conundrum. all the while, more warnings of what no deal would mean on the things we buy — clothes, cars, food, becoming more expensive because of new taxes on goods moving between the uk and eu and vice versa. those in business are increasingly nervous. businesses across the uk...
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uk to get the vaccine. i'm pretty excited, actually. anything that‘s going to hopefully prevent me from catching covid again has to be a good thing. and you‘re very confident about this vaccine, are you? yeah, looking at the stats they have tested it on over 44,000 people, which seems like good numbers to me, that works for the risk assessment i have made, and i think that anything that this vaccination throws at me cannot be anywhere near as bad as having had covid and long covid, so for me that‘s good enough. covid and long covid, so for me that's good enough. you qualify for one of the first vaccines because you are a health worker? yeah, i am agp you are a health worker? yeah, i am a gp and in scotland they have prioritised health care workers so the lines opened on thursday, i believe, and so currently we are the first tranche of people being vaccinated at the major hospital sites around edinburgh. just whereabouts will you go and get the vaccine? i'm going to go to the local psychiatric hospital
uk to get the vaccine. i'm pretty excited, actually. anything that‘s going to hopefully prevent me from catching covid again has to be a good thing. and you‘re very confident about this vaccine, are you? yeah, looking at the stats they have tested it on over 44,000 people, which seems like good numbers to me, that works for the risk assessment i have made, and i think that anything that this vaccination throws at me cannot be anywhere near as bad as having had covid and long covid, so for...
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don't forget, it is notjust a negotiation between the eu and the uk but also between the eu and the uk but also between eu member states as well. we wait to see the details but essentially the prime minister needs to say he has kept post—brexit sovereignty and the eu needs to say it has been able to protect its single market. both sides seem confident of that. thank you. with me is our business editor, simonjack. simon, the business community clearly eager for a degree of certainty. i think if and when we get this deal, which has been telegraphed all through the morning and last night, there will be a massive sigh of relief from business. the alternative was no deal, and while many politicians thought we could happily live without one, most businesses violently disagreed and thought it would be incredibly damaging on an already covid ravaged economy. so that is the good news. when we get that there will be a brief celebration or sigh of relief, but then things will change very dramatically in the next nine days. there will be 250 million additional customs forms which will be filled
don't forget, it is notjust a negotiation between the eu and the uk but also between the eu and the uk but also between eu member states as well. we wait to see the details but essentially the prime minister needs to say he has kept post—brexit sovereignty and the eu needs to say it has been able to protect its single market. both sides seem confident of that. thank you. with me is our business editor, simonjack. simon, the business community clearly eager for a degree of certainty. i think...
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across the uk, the nhs is under pressure. in the south—east of england, the new variant of covid—i9 is spreading faster than anywhere else, accounting for more than 60% of positive tests. in london, that's pushed some covid hospital wards to capacity. there are large numbers of patients coming in with covid. i was on on christmas day and it was wall to wall covid. at the moment, the level of patient need is incredibly high. on boxing day, the london ambulance service received 7,918 calls. that is up 50% on last year. the government says it is aware of the situation and keeping it under review. i think we are pursuing the right strategy, but we have to take into account the medical evidence to keep people safe to protect to keep people safe, to protect the nhs and save lives. in wales, nhs services say the services have been stretched to the limit. one hospital tweeted for trained volunteers to help its critical care unit. with much more mixing over christmas and the high transmissibility of covid would result in many more
across the uk, the nhs is under pressure. in the south—east of england, the new variant of covid—i9 is spreading faster than anywhere else, accounting for more than 60% of positive tests. in london, that's pushed some covid hospital wards to capacity. there are large numbers of patients coming in with covid. i was on on christmas day and it was wall to wall covid. at the moment, the level of patient need is incredibly high. on boxing day, the london ambulance service received 7,918 calls....
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a very special year for santa, we have had a petition in the uk put to the uk government and also the irish government have exempted father christmas from delivering he can go wherever he wants. how important is the santa tracker? tracking sent to every single year is so important. children all over the world are wanting to know when sa nta cla us the world are wanting to know when santa claus is going to bring presents to them, so on christmas morning, they will have something beautiful under the tree and something exciting for them to open up, and we've been doing this for 65 yea rs up, and we've been doing this for 65 years now. 65 years. this is a very special year. does it matter if you've been naughty or good?|j special year. does it matter if you've been naughty or good? i think because of the current situation, i think santa has given a little bit of leniency for lots of boys and girls around the world, so hopefully eve ryo ne girls around the world, so hopefully everyone was very good, they studied ha rd everyone was very good, they studied hard in school, they wore their mas
a very special year for santa, we have had a petition in the uk put to the uk government and also the irish government have exempted father christmas from delivering he can go wherever he wants. how important is the santa tracker? tracking sent to every single year is so important. children all over the world are wanting to know when sa nta cla us the world are wanting to know when santa claus is going to bring presents to them, so on christmas morning, they will have something beautiful under...
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if the uk did the same that'd mean tariffs and border checks between the uk and the eu. and government ministers have acknowledged that could lead to price rises. in value, trade between the uk and the eu is worth six times that of australia—eu trade. the impact on the uk will be greater. and whether that happens or not — the fact that we don't know what's going to be happen in less than a month is creating uncertainty for uk businesses — as you'll hear in this clip. well, of course, businesses expected that in negotiation, we were likely to see a moment like this. for us, however, it is coming very late in the game. businesses across the uk do want to see a deal happen, they do want to see the two sides keep talking. but they are running out of time to implement whatever may be agreed or not agreed in brussels. and so we all wait. we know both sides would prefer a deal, but not at any cost. here's anand menon from uk in a changing europe. the stumbling blocks very much remain, ensuring that neither the uk and the eu could subsidise particular industries, the so—
if the uk did the same that'd mean tariffs and border checks between the uk and the eu. and government ministers have acknowledged that could lead to price rises. in value, trade between the uk and the eu is worth six times that of australia—eu trade. the impact on the uk will be greater. and whether that happens or not — the fact that we don't know what's going to be happen in less than a month is creating uncertainty for uk businesses — as you'll hear in this clip. well, of course,...
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the uk and eu reach a deal on the implementation of the brexit withdrawal agreement, as the uk drops clauses in the controversial internal market bill. let's get more now on the news that the uk has begun its mass vaccination programme against the coronavirus. so, what do we know about the roll—out of this first vaccine, who will get it — and how does it actually work? here's our health correspondent anna collinson. you will have it in your left hand side... a vaccine has always been our best hope of life returning to normal. it'll be months before we see its positive effects, but it's hoped today will mark the beginning of the end. the pfizer vaccine needs to be stored in freezing temperatures, so initially the roll—out is taking place at hospital hubs across the uk. elderly patients, workers in care homes and nhs staff are first in line. what we want to make sure is that as many people as possible are vaccinated, but that's going to take some time. it is a marathon, not a sprint, so while you are waiting to be the social distancing rules. work is also taking place to safely t
the uk and eu reach a deal on the implementation of the brexit withdrawal agreement, as the uk drops clauses in the controversial internal market bill. let's get more now on the news that the uk has begun its mass vaccination programme against the coronavirus. so, what do we know about the roll—out of this first vaccine, who will get it — and how does it actually work? here's our health correspondent anna collinson. you will have it in your left hand side... a vaccine has always been our...
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they make up 80% of the uk economy, so they make up 80% of the uk economy, so important. when the clock strikes 11 tonight, uk firms lose the automatic right to sell services like insurance, bank accounts, it support, accounting, to people in organisations in the eu. similarly, european companies lose the automatic right to sell here in the uk. british businesses can still keep doing that but they need to make sure they comply with regulations in each country rather than following one set of rules applying to the whole of the eu. there will be more talks between the uk and eu, they have pledged to try to sort it out, but where does that leave fa ns to sort it out, but where does that leave fans coming back after the break leave fans coming back after the brea k after leave fans coming back after the break after new year? —— firms. let's speak to thierry drilhon, president of the franco british chambers of commerce helping businesses trade across the channel. what is the mood among the 2000 firms you work with? i would say that on one side when a member of the family i
they make up 80% of the uk economy, so they make up 80% of the uk economy, so important. when the clock strikes 11 tonight, uk firms lose the automatic right to sell services like insurance, bank accounts, it support, accounting, to people in organisations in the eu. similarly, european companies lose the automatic right to sell here in the uk. british businesses can still keep doing that but they need to make sure they comply with regulations in each country rather than following one set of...
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to go until the uk's transition period ends. after the uk, bahrain becomes the second country to approve the pfizer coronavirus vaccine. the world health organisation welcomes the news: progress on vaccines gives us all a lift and we can now start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. the uk promises to reduce carbon emissions more quickly than any other major economy, but a watchdog warns of a ‘colossal challenge‘. and the explosive sound that prompted hundreds to call the police in edinburgh — it turned out to be a rare weather phenomenon — thundersnow we start with breaking news on the brexit trade talks in london. within the past hour, they have been "paused" after eu and uk negotiators failed to reach agreement. british prime minister borisjohnson and european commission president ursula von der leyen are to discuss the state of the talks on saturday afternoon. this is what uk negotiator david frost tweeted a short while ago: "after one week of intense negotiations in london, the two chief negotiators agreed to
to go until the uk's transition period ends. after the uk, bahrain becomes the second country to approve the pfizer coronavirus vaccine. the world health organisation welcomes the news: progress on vaccines gives us all a lift and we can now start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. the uk promises to reduce carbon emissions more quickly than any other major economy, but a watchdog warns of a ‘colossal challenge‘. and the explosive sound that prompted hundreds to call the police in...
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the uk side wa nts for the last generation. the uk side wants something to show for brexit as far as fishing is concerned. can an arrangement be arrived at without either side saying it is a sell—out? that is a sticking point. governance, if any deal is done, how is it managed to ensure that both side stick to it. then there's this whole business of a level playing field, one of these glorious bits of brexit gibberish really. sufficient gibberish that michel barnier even went to a playing field in london to stand between the goalposts to talk about level playing field. this is about level playing field. this is about competition. this really matters, because the uk leaving the eu is all about being governed by its own laws rather than by eu laws. the eu is rather keen to keep a very big economic player on the geographically on the margins of europe, very close to the eu, relatively close to the eu set of rules. the uk does not want to be bound by that because all point of brexit is to not be bound by that. the whole business
the uk side wa nts for the last generation. the uk side wants something to show for brexit as far as fishing is concerned. can an arrangement be arrived at without either side saying it is a sell—out? that is a sticking point. governance, if any deal is done, how is it managed to ensure that both side stick to it. then there's this whole business of a level playing field, one of these glorious bits of brexit gibberish really. sufficient gibberish that michel barnier even went to a playing...
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can it cooperate with the uk thatis eu, how can it cooperate with the uk that is both an ally on issues like fighting crime, security in europe, potentially a direct economic competitor on its doorstep. it is a really crucial question and we have to hope over the next few days they find a result. is part of the issue that on the eu side we are seeing fracturing, where you have one camp that our hawks and one camp that delves, and that france, and germany, for example, are pitted against each other and what they wa nt to against each other and what they want to see in terms of an outcome? —— doves. want to see in terms of an outcome? -- doves. again, it is really difficult to see go say. the eu have approached the trade negotiation in the same way as all negotiations, they put on a united front because they put on a united front because they know that their unity is their strength. the key difference here has been coronavirus. that has taken eu leader attention away from brexit, and on to the economic recovery and other issues. now, as you approach the crunch point, you have eu leade
can it cooperate with the uk thatis eu, how can it cooperate with the uk that is both an ally on issues like fighting crime, security in europe, potentially a direct economic competitor on its doorstep. it is a really crucial question and we have to hope over the next few days they find a result. is part of the issue that on the eu side we are seeing fracturing, where you have one camp that our hawks and one camp that delves, and that france, and germany, for example, are pitted against each...
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we pinpointed this in the uk. we know, as you said commit toa the uk. we know, as you said commit to a circular in the uk for a while, do you understand why other countries are stopping travel from the uk? because for the fence or cleaning for a while surely it's now gone international as well. is very possible and i gather that their suggestion that there have been cases reported in other countries in europe, and you believe italy has reported a case of this variant. i would suspect that probably because international travel has been continued i'll be at a lower level, that we probably will start to see cases emerging in other countries in europe in the coming days. it's one of these problems with covid that when we know cases are reported these individuals probably infected up these individuals probably infected up to two weeks ago, so given that we are now seeing quite a significant number of cases with variant will have been circulated for some time. it's very possible that it for some time. it's very possible thatitis for some time. it's very possi
we pinpointed this in the uk. we know, as you said commit toa the uk. we know, as you said commit to a circular in the uk for a while, do you understand why other countries are stopping travel from the uk? because for the fence or cleaning for a while surely it's now gone international as well. is very possible and i gather that their suggestion that there have been cases reported in other countries in europe, and you believe italy has reported a case of this variant. i would suspect that...
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the uk government moved quickly. transport secretary grant schapps tweeted "we're asking the public & particularly hauliers not to travel to kent ports or other routes to france. we expect significant disruption in the area." and he was right — this has been the situation in dover all monday — hundreds of lorries have been backed up. simonjones is there. it's not looking good. unprecedented scenes here at the port of dover. there is a sign behind me saying french border is closed and that tells the story. you have staff from the port and also we've had the police there at the entrance, basically stopping any lorry that can't go in from going in. for a lot of lorries, it means they simply can't go anywhere, because on an average day bubbly volley probably thousands were going. the only ones allowed a re thousands were going. the only ones allowed are those that have containers, which are still being allowed to go across the channel, but anyone with a lorry driver all passenger vehicle, it's a no—go. now, with bo
the uk government moved quickly. transport secretary grant schapps tweeted "we're asking the public & particularly hauliers not to travel to kent ports or other routes to france. we expect significant disruption in the area." and he was right — this has been the situation in dover all monday — hundreds of lorries have been backed up. simonjones is there. it's not looking good. unprecedented scenes here at the port of dover. there is a sign behind me saying french border is...
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didn't want the uk to go, they missed the uk, they have seen it as a challenge to be managed, with the minimum possible disruption to the european union. union. their goal has been to defend the intends integrity of their single market and to maintain their political unity under the pressure of negotiation. so they feel they have achieved all of that, but ursula von der leyen, the president of the european commission, a remarkable linguist who speaks perfect english she quoted the beatles and shakespeare in saying goodbye to this phase of the british relationship and saying britain, of course, remains a trusted partner, an ally, a country with shared values and shared interests, so there is relief here, a sense that there is relief here, a sense that thejob has been done, that the process has been managed, but there is nojoy, no celebration, it has been seen as a bureaucratic task which has been successful ex cuted. it isa which has been successful ex cuted. it is a huge change, they acknowledge that, michel barnier said that in that news conference, we do though now have a trade deal,
didn't want the uk to go, they missed the uk, they have seen it as a challenge to be managed, with the minimum possible disruption to the european union. union. their goal has been to defend the intends integrity of their single market and to maintain their political unity under the pressure of negotiation. so they feel they have achieved all of that, but ursula von der leyen, the president of the european commission, a remarkable linguist who speaks perfect english she quoted the beatles and...
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so what does the uk have to look forward to? let's hear from a city where they've been legal and hugely popularfor a while. my suggestion would be do as much community—led engagement and safety sort of launches around how to safely ride a scooter, how to ethically ride a scooter. it's nice to be able to convey to somebody how many miles have been ridden, how many trips have been taken to really demonstrate to people what — how important this is and how it's offsetting trips from their commute. i don't see an end to it anytime soon. the popularity of it is too great for us to not to lean into it and find a way to make it safer over time. for the first time in months, i'm making a video outside of my house! so i have gone straight into a darkened room to play games in front of a computer screen! back in 2016, i went to a tech show in paris where i tried out a virtual reality gaming booth that worked with projectors instead of a headset. and four years later, this mightjust be an idea whose time has come. this is the electric g
so what does the uk have to look forward to? let's hear from a city where they've been legal and hugely popularfor a while. my suggestion would be do as much community—led engagement and safety sort of launches around how to safely ride a scooter, how to ethically ride a scooter. it's nice to be able to convey to somebody how many miles have been ridden, how many trips have been taken to really demonstrate to people what — how important this is and how it's offsetting trips from their...
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there are plenty of opportunities for the uk. at the moment the uk is in a transition period until december 31st and wants continued access to the eu's single market. european commission president ursula von der leyen laid out the conditions for this to happen. i had a very long conversation yesterday night. with prime minister borisjohnson it was a good conversation but it is difficult. we are willing to grant access to the single market to our british friends. it's the largest single market in the world. but the conditions have to be fair. they have to be fair for our workers and for our companies. and this fine balance of fairness has not been achieved so far. our negotiators and two are still working and we will take a decision on sunday. thank you. (tx astons) so, if the transition period does end in three weeks without a trade deal — it will mean changes for many people in the uk. here's our deputy political editor, vicki young. trade deals make things run more smoothly for businesses. since leaving the eu, britain has ag
there are plenty of opportunities for the uk. at the moment the uk is in a transition period until december 31st and wants continued access to the eu's single market. european commission president ursula von der leyen laid out the conditions for this to happen. i had a very long conversation yesterday night. with prime minister borisjohnson it was a good conversation but it is difficult. we are willing to grant access to the single market to our british friends. it's the largest single market...
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but whatever terms the uk ended up with... i have absolutely no doubt that from january the ist, this country is going to prosper mightily, mr speaker. the labour leader, sir keir starmer, was taking part via videolink as he was self isolating after a staff member tested positive for covid—i9. last september, the prime minister actually hit the nail on the head when he said that leaving without a deal would be, in his words, "a failure of statecraft." it would. it would be a total failure. and it will be the british people who pay the price. does the prime minister agree with his own spending watchdog, the obr, that the cost of that failure of leaving the eu with no—deal would be higher unemployment, higher inflation and a smaller economy? when he talks about the possible adverse consequences for this country, a deal on australian terms, which i think is what he's talking about, we have yet to hear from the labour party what their view is of that matter. would they vote for it, yes or no? i mean, he remained totally delphi
but whatever terms the uk ended up with... i have absolutely no doubt that from january the ist, this country is going to prosper mightily, mr speaker. the labour leader, sir keir starmer, was taking part via videolink as he was self isolating after a staff member tested positive for covid—i9. last september, the prime minister actually hit the nail on the head when he said that leaving without a deal would be, in his words, "a failure of statecraft." it would. it would be a total...
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for the uk the point of brexit is the uk being able to make its own rules. that is why that is such a sticking point. the talks will continue and the big heart of what both sides want. for the eu it‘s protecting the single market. for the uk the point of brexit is the uk being able to make its own rules. that is why that is such a sticking point. the talks will continue and the big moment today is that phone call between boris johnson and ursula von der leyen lar. getting a couple of lines coming through, we hear the eu commission head and the british prime minister are to hold that call... oh, ithought prime minister are to hold that call... oh, i thought it was it said they were to hold it, as in not having it, no, they‘re going to hold it at 4pm. that will be an important conversation. the eu‘s chief negotiator told meps that negotiations could continue until wednesday, but no further. we have spoken many times about how elastic this deadline is, because the period, the transition period ends on 31st december. but it sounds like this wednesday then
for the uk the point of brexit is the uk being able to make its own rules. that is why that is such a sticking point. the talks will continue and the big heart of what both sides want. for the eu it‘s protecting the single market. for the uk the point of brexit is the uk being able to make its own rules. that is why that is such a sticking point. the talks will continue and the big moment today is that phone call between boris johnson and ursula von der leyen lar. getting a couple of lines...
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but how soon will the uk feel the benefits? how soon will the battered economy begin to spring back to life? is this really a game changer? to discuss this i'm joined by david miller, investment director at quilter cheviot good morning. are you thinking this is it, we have arrived and we can now be more optimistic about the future? is that your thought on this? i am optimistic about the future and elements in place for growth next year. it is about tomorrow since the pfizer announcement came out and so much has changed in that month. now we are down to the three things — the uk, and globally we are concerned about. implementation of the roll out, the effectiveness of all of that and most importantly the intangible, will confidence return? that is where we have to keep a close eye on what is going on. medical experts are keyed to say this is a marathon not a sprint, not a quick fix. of course, there are other vaccines that could come to market soon. your thoughts under the year ahead, 2021, market soon. your thoughts underthe
but how soon will the uk feel the benefits? how soon will the battered economy begin to spring back to life? is this really a game changer? to discuss this i'm joined by david miller, investment director at quilter cheviot good morning. are you thinking this is it, we have arrived and we can now be more optimistic about the future? is that your thought on this? i am optimistic about the future and elements in place for growth next year. it is about tomorrow since the pfizer announcement came...
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the uk said no. where we are at the moment is, what are the enforcement measures, what are the enforcement measures, what are the enforcement measures, what are the things you do if you have to resolve a dispute? eu countries are saying we want the ability if you break the rules in one area we want the ability to hit back quite hard ina the ability to hit back quite hard in a different area. that needs to be agreed. that's about the governance of a deal, what kind of enforcement mechanisms there are to give both sides confidence this is a deal they can enter into an will be respected. those are the three key sticking points. there are others, aren't there? that's basically the free trade deal. it's a narrow area. there are lots of other things that would be involved in a deal. a really important one is policing and security which we haven't talked about much. we've had senior police officers in this country making it really clear that they value access to shared databases on things like fingerprints,
the uk said no. where we are at the moment is, what are the enforcement measures, what are the enforcement measures, what are the enforcement measures, what are the things you do if you have to resolve a dispute? eu countries are saying we want the ability if you break the rules in one area we want the ability to hit back quite hard ina the ability to hit back quite hard in a different area. that needs to be agreed. that's about the governance of a deal, what kind of enforcement mechanisms...
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david henig is a former uk trade negotiator and the uk director of the european centre for international political economy. iain watson was saying that a no—deal exit would have cost gdp, but even this brexit, which in the old terms between soft and hard, looks like a hard brexit, has been forecast to cost the uk economically. that's right. there will be new barriers to trade between the uk and eu. the deal doesn't prevent those. we are expecting talks to continue into the new year. it will not be anything like a seamless trading relationship. but it is certainly going to be better than no deal, and it lays the framework down for further cooperation between the uk and eu, so it is significant the prime minister has decided to go for this deal. if you look at the whole framing of the last 4.5 years, we are ina framing of the last 4.5 years, we are in a very tight, close, relationship. the vote, ultimately, didn't hinge on fish. a lot of the other issues were about the idea of sovereignty, immigration. where do we stand now on those key issues that people perhaps thought they we re that
david henig is a former uk trade negotiator and the uk director of the european centre for international political economy. iain watson was saying that a no—deal exit would have cost gdp, but even this brexit, which in the old terms between soft and hard, looks like a hard brexit, has been forecast to cost the uk economically. that's right. there will be new barriers to trade between the uk and eu. the deal doesn't prevent those. we are expecting talks to continue into the new year. it will...
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the uk... between five and 10% of all viral isolates, the uk are subjected to genomic sequences so we can are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn more are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn more about the virus in the way it behaves. the uk accounts for ad and 20,000 of the known genomes of this virus that are available on the worldwide database. since we learned about this new variant of the coronavirus on monday, there has been a huge amount of work to understand its behaviour and characteristics more clearly. the uk clinical committee —— committee that considers threats posed by viruses considered the available evidence and data around thisjust yesterday. available evidence and data around this just yesterday. viruses of all kinds mutate commonly. when those mutations come, there are three broad considerations that need to be examined more closely. what does the mutation in the transmission of the virus? what does
the uk... between five and 10% of all viral isolates, the uk are subjected to genomic sequences so we can are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn more are subjected to genomic sequences so we can learn more about the virus in the way it behaves. the uk accounts for ad and 20,000 of the known genomes of this virus that are available on the worldwide database. since we learned about this new variant of the coronavirus on monday, there...
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on top of all this you have the uk rules, which basically say the uk rules, which basically say the entire, almost the rest of the world is a no—go area. we warn about all but essential travel to the vast majority of european countries so your travel insurance will be invalid and then you have to quarantine when you get back, whether it is 14 days in scotland and northern ireland, ten days in wales and five days in the uk if you ta ke wales and five days in the uk if you take a test. i am sure you can a nswer take a test. i am sure you can answer questions to get through the rules and regulations. you mentioned the canary rules and regulations. you mentioned the ca nary islands, rules and regulations. you mentioned the canary islands, a popular holiday destination over christmas and the new year. but there may be some changes to the testing rules? yes, it is tricky for a lot of people. the canaries is one of very few places british people can go to without needing to quarantine when they come back. however, the spanish government last month said, everyone who comes in needs a two test. i
on top of all this you have the uk rules, which basically say the uk rules, which basically say the entire, almost the rest of the world is a no—go area. we warn about all but essential travel to the vast majority of european countries so your travel insurance will be invalid and then you have to quarantine when you get back, whether it is 14 days in scotland and northern ireland, ten days in wales and five days in the uk if you ta ke wales and five days in the uk if you take a test. i am...
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turning back to the uk, the uk government has warned that the harsh new restrictions in london and across the southeast of england could be in place for months boris johnson imposed tier 4 measures sunday morning closing all nonessential shops and cushicur curbing travel in and out of the area he limited visits between households outside tier 4 areas only to christmas day. let's look at how the sterling market is reacting it's trading on the back foot as many uk assets are the pound is in focus not just because of the economic restrictions but the ongoing brexit negotiations to contend with pound is 1.8% weaker on the session. worth bearing in mind, the support level for the pound is around 132.25. there's a lot to contend with on the health side and the economic side of thing. turning back to the health side, the professor of immunology at imperial college, danny nny al said the easing of restrictions around christmas was a disaster waiting to happen. >> i think many of us felt the christmas easing of restrictions, we were watching a car crash before implosion even before the new permuta
turning back to the uk, the uk government has warned that the harsh new restrictions in london and across the southeast of england could be in place for months boris johnson imposed tier 4 measures sunday morning closing all nonessential shops and cushicur curbing travel in and out of the area he limited visits between households outside tier 4 areas only to christmas day. let's look at how the sterling market is reacting it's trading on the back foot as many uk assets are the pound is in focus...
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hinges on whether or not the uk remains tied to eu regulations. angela merkel and president macron closed ranks and confronted borisjohson with a final offer, says the times. it says both leaders have agreed to weaken european union demands for a so—called level playing field. tomorrow is being dubbed as the "day hope arrived" by the daily mirror, as teams at a croydon hospital prepare to administer the first covid—i9 vaccinations. this following the approval last week of the pfizer vaccine by regulators. we are told the first vaccinations will be given on tuesday and then a second given over two weeks. so, let's begin. but let's look at a couple of those front pages in a bit more detail. so we have the times which has envelope merkel and the french president ron united. particularly interesting because over the weekend we were being told that macron was digging in his fee and threatening to veto the whole deal as any of the member states can veto any deal reached in these terms but envelope merkel was being conciliatory and trying to convince
hinges on whether or not the uk remains tied to eu regulations. angela merkel and president macron closed ranks and confronted borisjohson with a final offer, says the times. it says both leaders have agreed to weaken european union demands for a so—called level playing field. tomorrow is being dubbed as the "day hope arrived" by the daily mirror, as teams at a croydon hospital prepare to administer the first covid—i9 vaccinations. this following the approval last week of the...