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“I know that I am just an illustrator, but I felt that, given my experience of being a German who feels at home here in the UK, I have an obligation to speak out, and given the global popularity of the books I have illustrated while I have lived in this country, maybe someone will listen to me. An open, united and peaceful Europe enriches us all. We have so much to lose by taking wrong decisions.” … [Read more...] about Axel Scheffler: the Gruffalo wouldn’t exist without UK in EU

The 10 years cited in the report includes the time it would take for Britain to exit the EU, to set up a new trade and related agreements as well as negotiate fresh trade deals with the US and other countries. The document says they would only be completed at the end of a three-stageprocess that will be triggered in June if Britain votes to leave the EU. … [Read more...] about Brexit would negatively affect lives of millions, official UK report says

The Breakthrough Starshot project, which is also backed by Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, aims to send a swarm of probes to any planets that are found as part of the initiative. … [Read more...] about Giant telescope in Chile is getting an upgrade to search for alien worlds around Alpha Centauri

This is not easy, but one thing my visit has reinforced is that Australians don’t shy away from a challenge. In fact, as research by my hosts the Centre for Policy Development shows, Australians might be uniquely up for the task of rebuilding the effectiveness of their democracy. Already, you have major institutions making a big difference. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, now the largest state green bank in the world, is one leading example of a public institution playing a critical role in Australia’s clean energy innovation system and emissions reduction. Australia’s public servants also played a pivotal role in drafting and shaping the global Sustainable Development Goals, from which a whole set of Australian “moonshots” could be chosen. … [Read more...] about Australia is uniquely up to the task of solving ‘wicked’ problems around inequality

Obtaining basic necessities, including food, pet supplies and medical supplies. Also includes supplies for the essential upkeep and maintenance of the household. To take exercise To seek medical assistance To provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person To donate blood To travel for work or to provide voluntary or charitable services, if it's not reasonably possible to work from home To attend a funeral of a member of the person's household or a close family member - or a friend if they do not have anyone in their household or family who can attend To attend court or satisfy bail conditions or participate in legal proceedings … [Read more...] about People flouting coronavirus lockdown face arrest and £960 fines under new powers