Scientists have floated GPS tracking of phones to help secure UK borders amid rising fears over importing Covid variants - as ministers said details of the 'quarantine hotels' plan will finally be revealed in the 'coming days'. EU-KOMMISSIONEN // KRONIK – Formanden for Europa-Kommissionen, Ursula von der Leyen, har skrevet en kronik om et nyt, europæisk Bauhaus. The National Education Union (NEU) is including pay increases in 'key demands' and bosses have called for any reduction in class sizes to be 'long-term' - not just for social distancing during the pandemic. How the EU felt pressure over Covid jab rollout. Now it has set out 'key demands for all workplaces' in a five-point 'Covid bulletin' to reps which calls for a 'permanent' and 'automatic' pay rise, an end to work assessments during the coronavirus crisis, risk assessments, and extra time to plan, prepare and assess students' work. Video, 00:03:24Does China's 'one-child generation' want more kids? Europe’s Vaccine Disaster: Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Seeks to Duck Responsibility. In December 2019, Ursula von der Leyen replaced Jean-Claude Juncker as the president of the European Commission, becoming the first woman to serve in the important role. Africa's hardest-hit nation was due to start its campaign in the coming days with a million doses of the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford. The Met Office says snow falls of up to 10cm (3.9in) will be widespread in the amber areas, increasing up to 30cm (11.8in). Study during the warmer months could be easier as windows and doors can be kept open in school buildings to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading. The union, which has described the pandemic as a 'turning point' in relations between teachers and Downing Street, has thwarted every proposal by the government to get children back into classrooms. Video, 00:03:06The rise of Turkish investment in Rwanda, Juncker: We have to pull back from a vaccine war. DeSantis Dutch PM Rutte BUSTED in a lie, survives no-confidence vote despite censure The NEU came under fire from furious Tory backbenchers after a 'gloating' email from the union to its 500,000 members was leaked which told them 'You did it!' Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, născută Albrecht, (n. 8 octombrie 1958, Ixelles, Regiunea Capitalei Bruxelles, Belgia) este o politiciană creștin-democrată germană. Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen (née Albrecht; born 8 October 1958) is a German politician who has been the Minister of Defence since 2013, and is the first woman in German history to hold that office. ': Boy found alone at the border, 'I can't change my gender unless I'm sterilised' Video, 00:05:07, 'I can't change my gender unless I'm sterilised', Covid-19: The disinformation tactics used by China. Professor Salim Abdool Karim, head of the country's Covid response unit, pointed to the trial of Johnson and Johnson's jab, which uses the same technology as Oxford's and was shown to be 100 per cent effective at stopping Covid hospitalisations and deaths. ', No10 has deployed extra testing into 11 areas of England where the South African strain is thought to be spreading in the community, The three Covid variants causing international alarm emerged in Britain, South Africa and Brazil, German economy minister Peter Altmeier - an ally of Angela Merkel - rejected criticism that it has a vaccination rate of just 3.7 per cent. Government sources made clear that no decisions have been taken at this stage. Details of the UK's hotel quarantine scheme will finally be announced 'in the coming days' as scientists suggest GPS could be used to help ensure compliance from arrivals; South Africa will suspend the start of its Covid-19 vaccinations with Oxford's jab amid fears it does not work as well against the variant that emerged there; UK ministers have made clear they are looking at extending the school year in England amid fears the most vulnerable children have fallen further behind. Meanwhile, despite the fast progress there are questions over whether the UK's vaccine rollout could be disrupted by Storm Darcy. The UK left the EU on 31 January but remains under EU trading rules until a transition period ends on 31 December. Mini Bio (1) Ursula von der Leyen was born on October 8, 1958 in Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium as Ursula Albrecht. Video, 00:03:24. The death rate is significantly higher than ours. The European Commission president was eventually seated on a sofa during the meeting at a summit where one of the topics was women's rights. Government sources insisted had not changed the plan to get schools back from March 8. However, there are rising concerns today that mutant coronavirus strains could derail the huge push - with research suggesting the AstraZeneca jab is less effective against the South African variant. Asked on a visit to Derbyshire if the lockdown timetable could be delayed by the worrying news, the PM said: 'We are very confident in all the vaccines that we are using. Video, 00:00:57, Applause for 104-year-old who beat Covid - twice, Ed Accura: Tackling myths around race and swimming. The Prime Minister has said he will publish a lockdown exit strategy later this month amid mounting pressure from Tory MPs to bring forward a return to classrooms. Video, 00:00:57One-minute World News, Kim Kardashian becomes a Forbes billionaire. 'Some countries view the search for a vaccine as a race among world powers, like the race for space in the 1960s. Video, 00:01:28'Can you help me? Only two seats were set up for the meeting, which involved Ursula von der Leyen, President Erdogan, and EU Council President Charles Michel. Ursula von der Leyen has taken a barbed swipe at Boris Johnson over his 'space race' approach to vaccines as she faces a huge backlash over the … She has been married to Heiko von der Leyen since … The heaviest snow is expected to be today before easing slightly tomorrow and Wednesday. President von der Leyen was appointed by national leaders and elected by the European Parliament after she presented her Political Guidelines. Alternative Title: Ursula Albrecht. No10 has deployed extra testing into more than 10 areas of England where the South African strain is thought to be spreading in the community. No seat for von der Leyen. Video, 00:01:46, Juncker: We have to pull back from a vaccine war, 'Can you help me? Ursula von der Leyen has taken a barbed swipe at Boris Johnson over his 'space race' approach to vaccines as she faces a huge backlash over the EU shambles. 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This will last until midday today. Ursula von der Leyen was speechless after being left without a chair during a meeting with Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is trying to get out of the firing line as anger grows over the EU’s botched vaccine rollout. She had served as Minister of Defence of Germany from 2013 to 2019. The survey assessed pupils using a range of measures including their home learning environment, their metacognitive strategies and their learning habits, in order to determine a 'Covid-19 Learning Index'. Video, 00:01:28, 'Can you help me? Ahem! The von der Leyen Commission is the current European Commission, in office since 1 December 2019 and is to last until the 2024 elections.Its president is Ursula von der Leyen, who directs a commission composed of one commissioner from each of the states composing the European Union, except Germany, which is von der Leyen's member state.. July 2, 2019 11:29 pm. ': Boy found alone at the border, 'I can't change my gender unless I'm sterilised' Video, 00:05:07'I can't change my gender unless I'm sterilised', Covid-19: The disinformation tactics used by China. Wed 7 … A SAGE expert warned today that the UK could face lockdown restrictions for longer if the South African Covid variant becomes more widespread. © 2021 BBC. Turkish President Erdogan HUMILIATES EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Pathetic 60 Minutes busted trying to smear Florida Gov. He told the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme: 'It means that even with high levels of vaccination there will be a lot of people that could potentially get infected and could potentially pass it on and it may mean that more restrictions might be needed for longer if we can't get on top of this.'. 'It's a temporary issue that we have to hold on AstraZeneca until we figure out these issues,' Health Minister Zweli Mkhize told reporters during a virtual press conference. A new study has found that pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds found remote learning significantly more difficult than other students last year. But Mr Argar refused to give a firm timetable for when Matt Hancock will announce the details of the 'hotel quarantines' plan, which had been promised last week, merely saying it will be 'in the coming days'. Video, 00:07:11. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said drugmaker AstraZeneca could face a ban on exports of coronavirus vaccine doses it produces in the EU if it did not meet its delivery obligations. Ministers say they ARE looking at extending school summer... SAGE adviser warns UK's lockdown could last even LONGER if... James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline. Most of England and Scotland is now covered in snow, with temperatures plunging as low as -7C in Scotland as a 'bitterly cold' weather system swept in from Ukraine and the Black Sea. Video, 00:02:06, Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit, Now I have the courage to say 'enough' Video, 00:03:18, EU commissioner urges 'calm' over vaccine row. Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen is a German politician and physician who has been President of the European Commission since 1 December 2019. Mr Argar said this morning there was 'no evidence' that the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is not effective at preventing severe illness from coronavirus. 'But it would be premature for me to comment on what may or may not be what he does announce.'. It found pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds gave their home environment a 6% lower score than other students and reported lower scores on metacognition, leading to a sharply lower Covid-19 Learning Index score of 3.21 compared with 3.35 from non-disadvantaged pupils. 148k Followers, 112 Following, 388 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Ursula von der Leyen (@ursulavonderleyen) Ursula von der Leyen, née Ursula Albrecht, (born October 8, 1958, Brussels, Belgium), Belgian-born German politician who was the first woman to serve as Germany ’s minister of defense (2013–19). Video, 00:05:50, How the EU felt pressure over Covid jab rollout, Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit. Meanwhile, German minister Peter Altmeier has dismissed comparisons with the UK's faster rollout, saying Mr Johnson's handling of the crisis had resulted in a higher death rate and 'endless suffering to tens of thousands of families'. Professor Mike Tildesley, an infectious disease expert at Warwick University and member of SAGE, said the finding could have 'significant implications' on Britain's lockdown-easing plans. Video, 00:04:47Ed Accura: Tackling myths around race and swimming, One-minute World News. * 8. Video, 00:01:04, Up Next. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat, and had to sit on a nearby sofa, as the bloc's leaders met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Boris Johnson has said schools across England will not reopen until March 8 at the earliest. A two-week extension would therefore see pupils continuing to attend class during the first week of August. The extension is being considered as No10 insisted that the worrying news about the AstraZeneca being less effective against the South African variant had not changed plans to get children back in classrooms from March 8. Ursula von der Leyen had to make do with a second-rank seat on a sofa opposite Turkey’s foreign minister. Despite the concerning new finding, UK ministers have urged Brits to keep faith in the British-made vaccine, saying there is 'no evidence' it will not block severe disease. Three of East Anglia's largest vaccination centres remained closed due to the snow today, after initially shutting their doors on Sunday. In a round of interviews this morning, health minister Edward Argar offered reassurance about the effectiveness of the vaccine. Read about our approach to external linking. Ursula von der Leyen snubbed in awkward chair situation at meeting with Turkish president. info); née Albrecht, 8 October 1958) is a German politician. Asked on a round of interviews this morning whether ministers are considering making the summer term longer, health minister Edward Argar told BBC Breakfast: 'It's quite right that Gavin (Williamson, the Education Secretary) is looking at a whole range of things to see how we can make sure the impact on them is minimised to the extent that's possible. However, they pointed out Boris Johnson had cited the threat of new variants as a factor that will be taken into account when decisions are made on easing lockdown. Changing the school year is one of a number of options reportedly being looked at by Number 10 as the Government develops its plans to help students catch up on lost time. “For me, it’s like coming home,” she said of her role after being newly appointed. Using a 35-point scale, the average score for wellbeing was 23.8 in May, 24.1 in June, and 24.0 in July, compared with a pre-lockdown score of 23.6. The new quarantine system is not expected to be up and running until February 15, despite being announced three weeks ago, as concerns run high over the threat from mutant strains and whether they could delay lockdown being eased. Photograph: Burhan Özbilici/AP. Does China's 'one-child generation' want more kids? She told Germany's Funke Media Group in an interview published Saturday that the EU had the "possibility" to ban exports. 'We have got to work flat out now as a country as a society to remedy the loss of learning that we have had,' he said. 'If interventions are not having the desired effect, they should be stopped,' the report said. South Africa will suspend the start of its Covid-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca jab after a study showed the drug failed to prevent mild and moderate cases of the virus variant that has appeared in the country. Video, 00:01:46Juncker: We have to pull back from a vaccine war, 'Can you help me? By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline, Published: 09:56 BST, 8 February 2021 | Updated: 14:47 BST, 8 February 2021. So far there have only been 147 confirmed cases of the South African variant in Britain, but this is likely to be a vast underestimate because up until last week officials were only analysing 10 per cent of random positive swabs. Mr Argar told the public not to lose sight of the main purpose of Covid jabs – which is to drive down hospital admissions and deaths to manageable levels. Meanwhile, German economy minister Peter Altmeier - an ally of Angela Merkel - rejected criticism that it has a vaccination rate of just 3.7 per cent. Two chairs, three leaders: the European Commission hit out after its chief Ursula von der Leyen was left without a chair as Turkey’s president sat down for talks with her male counterpart. Extending those holidays would also provide a longer so-called 'fire break' in the colder months, providing more time for infections to fall. Von der Leyen hails from the closest thing the European Union has to an aristocracy. Project Syndicate March 22, 2021 A GLOBAL GREEN DEAL by Ursula von der Leyen & Werner Hoyer QUOTE We need to embrace the idea of a “circular economy.” As matters stand, we are taking more out of our planet than it can afford to give us, and the effects of this overreach will become increasingly dramatic and destructive with each passing year. One of South Africa's top infectious disease experts said today the Oxford jab should still protect against severe disease. News that this Wunderfrau — aka German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen — could become the Commission’s next president left European capitals abuzz on Tuesday. 'Across all of these learning measures, and those associated with wellbeing, students eligible for Pupil Premium reported worse than average outcomes,' the report said, adding disadvantaged students had also scored 5 per cent lower on questions about their resilience. 'I don't want to compare with Great Britain,' he said. The survey also found pupil wellbeing overall across the first period of lockdown was perhaps not as adversely affected as feared. Video, 00:03:06, Juncker: We have to pull back from a vaccine war. The comments, as she addressed students attending the online Warwick Economics Summit, follow bitter clashes between the bloc and Britain over supplies. Ms von der Leyen conceded last week that the UK had been able to act like a 'speedboat' compared to the EU's 'tanker' in securing jabs. As the policy work continues, resarch by non-profit body ImpactEd again highlighted the damage to the prospects of children. Preliminary research has suggested that the AstraZeneca vaccine might only reduce severe illness from the South African version, rather than blocking it altogether. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat, and had to sit on a nearby sofa, as the bloc's leaders met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Video, 00:01:04Ahem! Does China's 'one-child generation' want more kids? as the third national lockdown was announced. BERLIN — A polyglot Brussels native who reared seven children and earned a medical degree on the side before storming to the top of German politics. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. A yellow snow warning is in place across the eastern half of the UK from first thing today until midnight on Wednesday, running from the south coast near Brighton up to the Shetlands off northern Scotland. Pupils in years 10 and 11 reported the greatest challenges with motivation, the survey said, a condition which did not improve after lockdown. Union leaders congratulated their members for getting schools closed down, claiming it was their threats to not turn up to class which led to Prime Minister Boris Johnson shutting schools in England in January. The European Commission president complained that some countries saw the drive to inoculate populations as a Cold War style 'confrontation'. ': Boy found alone at the border. Find the perfect Ursula Von Der Leyen stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. This world is long gone... yet the old confrontational mindset is back.'. Are migrant YouTubers influencing others to travel to the EU? Video, 00:01:00, Kim Kardashian becomes a Forbes billionaire, 'Why my mother hid her racial heritage' Video, 00:03:24, Does China's 'one-child generation' want more kids? 'This has brought endless suffering to tens of thousands of families. Its study monitored 62,000 pupils in England through eight months of 2020 to assess the effect of online schooling during the pandemic. Video, 00:00:57Applause for 104-year-old who beat Covid - twice, Ed Accura: Tackling myths around race and swimming. Video, 00:02:12EU commissioner urges 'calm' over vaccine row, The rise of Turkish investment in Rwanda. Are migrant YouTubers influencing others to travel to the EU? How the EU felt pressure over Covid jab rollout. The minister noted that the 'dominant strains in this country are not the South African strain', with 'only a small number of cases of that'. The comments were echoed by vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi last night, who said preventing severe disease was the 'vitally important' factor for the vaccines. No seat for von der Leyen. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, said the EU should significantly toughen its emissions-cutting target to at least 55 % by 2030. A video in which Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, shows her displeasure at being denied a chair beside Charles Michel, president of … Video, 00:05:50How the EU felt pressure over Covid jab rollout, Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit. Ursula von der Leyen was left without a seat at a summit in Ankara on Tuesday after her two male counterparts took the only available chairs, leaving her to perch on a nearby sofa. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Video, 00:04:47, Ed Accura: Tackling myths around race and swimming, Kim Kardashian becomes a Forbes billionaire. The UK hit another vaccination milestone yesterday, with 12million people having been given jabs. Officials will analyse every positive result produced in postcodes in London, Kent, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Lancashire, Worcester and Walsall in the West Midlands, to prevent the strain from becoming widespread. Daniel Boffey in Brussels. No seat for von der Leyen. Are migrant YouTubers influencing others to travel to the EU? Rail services have also been disrupted, with Southeastern advising passengers not to travel and Greater Anglia expecting disruption until midday. He stressed that the 'dominant strains in the UK currently are not the South African strain', with 'only a small number of cases of that'. Video, 00:02:06Keeping score on UK-EU relations since Brexit, Now I have the courage to say 'enough' Video, 00:03:18Now I have the courage to say 'enough', EU commissioner urges 'calm' over vaccine row. In Norfolk alone, around 350 schools are closed because of the snow and ice, after sub-zero temperatures created perilous conditions on roads. The comments came after it emerged ministers are looking at continuing the summer term for another two weeks, with the holiday time redistributed to existing breaks in the autumn and winter. 'Their number of infections is far too high to this day. Following her humiliatingly-abandoned threat to block exports to the UK after AstraZeneca faced production problems in Belgium, she said: 'Think of Covid-19 vaccines. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. But there are reports the two weeks of lost summer holidays could be added to the autumn half-term and the Christmas holidays. On a visit to a vaccination centre in Derbyshire this afternoon, Mr Johnson said Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will be announcing a full catch-up blueprint soon. A physician by profession, she previously also served as the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs from 2009 to 2013 and as the Minister of Senior Citizens, Women and Youth from 2005 to 2009.
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