Scotland - Vital support to offset Brexit damage

Contingency plans have been put in place by the Scottish Government to cope with the damaging impacts of Brexit.

Measures to mitigate the worst effects of leaving the European Union (EU) on December 31 will target support at health services, businesses and at risk communities.

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UK - Local restriction tier system that will be in place from Wednesday 2 December

The current national restriction rules are still in place until 2 December and must be followed until they expire.

When meeting people you do not live with, it is important to do so outdoors where possible, or to make sure that any indoor venue has good ventilation (for example by opening windows so that fresh air can enter).

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Scotland - Cautious approach to Christmas

The Scottish Government has agreed a cautious and limited relaxation of the rules on household meetings to support people over the Christmas period.

A maximum of three households are to be able to meet in a “bubble” during a short window of time across the festive period.

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European Union - EU consumers will soon be able to defend their rights collectively

Parliament today endorsed a new law that will allow groups of consumers to join forces and launch collective action in the EU.

The new rules introduce a harmonised model for representative action in all member states that guarantees consumers are well protected against mass harm, while ensuring appropriate safeguards to avoid abusive lawsuits.

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HKSAR - Social distancing measures tightened / New rules for leisure venues

Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan announced the further tightening of social distancing measures starting November 26, including the closure of bars or pubs.

The Leisure & Cultural Services Department announced that anti-epidemic measures will be imposed on dance activities at its venues in view of the latest COVID-19 situation.

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UK - UK-wide Christmas arrangements agreed by the UK Government and the Devolved Administrations

The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions that will allow friends and loved ones to reunite over the Christmas period.

All four parts of the UK have signed off an aligned approach allowing up to three households to form a ‘Christmas bubble’ from December 23 to 27.

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Taylor Swift - exile (folklore: the long pond studio sessions | Disney+)...

We need comforting voices like this during such trying times. <Exile> premiered today!

Australia - Travellers to Australia are asked to complete the Australia Travel Declaration before they travel

Completing the Australia Travel Declaration means relevant health departments can contact you if someone you travelled with tests positive for COVID-19 and can determine any quarantine arrangements.   

You are encouraged to complete the Australia Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before  you board your flight to Australia.

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Miley Cyrus - Prisoner (Official Video) ft. Dua Lipa

When a shocker princess pairs up with disco princess, you get <Prisoner>!

LYRICS Prisoner, prisoner Locked up, can’t get you off my mind Off my mind Lord knows I tried a million times Million times Oh whoa Why can’t you, why can’t you Just let me go Strung out on a feeling My hands are tied Your face on my ceiling I fantasize Oh I can’t control it, I can’t control it I try to replace it With city lights I’ll never escape it I need the high Oh I can’t control it, I can’t control it You keep making it harder to stay But I still can’t run away I gotta know why can’t you Why can’t you Just let me go Prisoner, prisoner Locked up, can’t get you off my mind Off my mind Lord knows I tried a million times Million times Oh whoa Why can’t you, why can’t you Just let me go Prisoner, prisoner Locked up, can’t get you off my mind Off my mind Lord knows I tried a million times Million times Oh whoa Why can’t you, why can’t you Just let me go I tasted heaven now I can’t live without it I can’t forget you and your love is the loudest Oh I can’t control it, I can’t control it You keep making it harder to stay Oh whoa But I still can’t run away I gotta know why can’t you Why can’t you Just let me go Prisoner, prisoner Locked up, can’t get you off my mind Off my mind Lord knows I tried a million times Million times Oh whoa Why can’t you, why can’t you Just let me go Prisoner, prisoner Locked up, can’t get you off my mind Off my mind Lord knows I tried a million times Million times Oh whoa Why can’t you, why can’t you Just let me go Prisoner Can’t get you off my mind Why can’t you just let me go Million times I wanna know why can’t you Why can’t you I wanna know why can’t you Why can’t you I gotta know why can’t you Why can’t you Just let me go

South Korea - Implementation of Remedy Measure For Those With H-2 Status In Response To Covid-19 Pandemic

Foreign national Koreans have faced growing difficulties in their departure from the ROK due to unexpected suspension of international flight operations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In response, a temporary measure granting Permission for Stay will take effect as specified to help ease difficulties for Work and Visit (H-2) status holders and their family members (F-1 status) concerning their departure from the nation due to expiration of stay, as well as to reduce the overall burden on public health authorities. 

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