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Senin, 10 Agustus 2020

UK demands Macron help 'stop flow of illegal migrants' to crack down on 'people smugglers' - Express

Care minister Helen Whately has said the "unacceptable situation" of migrant crossings in the English Channel "absolutely needs to stop". More than 677 people made it to the UK in a surge of crossings between Thursday and Sunday. On Sunday, the UK's Border Force said it was dealing with "ongoing small boat incidents" off the coast of Kent in southern England, 33-km (21-mile) across the Channel from France.

Speaking to Sky News, Ms Whately said: "We do have an unacceptable situation of many migrants coming across the Channel at the moment.

"It's also a dangerous route, there's a real risk to life for those coming across, it's obviously a form of illegal immigration, it's not the right way to come to the United Kingdom.

"So, we are taking action.

"The Home Secretary is determined to take action to make sure that this isn't a viable route to the UK and my colleague and Home Office minister, Chris Philp will be meeting the French this week to talk about working together to stop this transit."

Ms Whately added: "The important thing is we work together with the French to stop this flow of migrants.

"It's not a safe way for them to try and get here, it's incredibly dangerous, it also means money is going to people smugglers, so it absolutely needs to stop."

It comes as an inflatable dinghy carrying around 20 Syrian migrants has been met by Border Force off the coast of Dover.

The packed vessel had been making its way across the English Channel on Monday morning, with those on board seen waving and smiling on their journey.

They were met by the Border Force patrol boat Hunter at about 7.15am with the White Cliffs in sight.

Dramatic pictures and footage shows a boat carrying around 20 migrants wearing lifejackets motoring across the Channel.

The journey can be dangerous in the best of weather, but seas early on Monday were choppy.

When asked how they were, many of the migrants put their thumbs up and replied that they were OK.

As they drew within sight of Dover they were met by Border Force, and it is expected that they will be taken ashore later this morning.

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2020-08-10 07:38:00Z
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Coronavirus: 'Little evidence' COVID-19 transmitted in schools, Gavin Williamson says - Sky News

There is "little evidence" that coronavirus is transmitted in schools, the education secretary has said.

Gavin Williamson said the education and care of children is "a national priority" ahead of the planned return of pupils to schools in England in September.

He said the government is continuing to do "everything in our power" to ensure children return to school safely.

"We have always been and will continue to be guided by the best scientific and medical advice," Mr Williamson said.

"The latest research which is expected to be published later this year - one of the largest studies on the coronavirus in schools in the world - makes it clear there is little evidence that the virus is transmitted at school.

"There is also growing confidence among parents about their children returning. This is down to the hard work of school staff across the country who are putting in place a range of protective measures to prepare to welcome back all pupils at the start of term."

Health and Social Care minister Helen Whately said the risk in schools is "very low" based on the latest research.

She told Sky News: "Combine that with the recommendations from Public Health England on making schools even safer - so teaching children in bubbles, staggering start and finish times for instance, and teachers encouraging children to frequently wash and sanitise their hands, means it is absolutely safe for children to get back to schools and it is really important that they do."

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Ms Whately said the government is "determined" to see children back in the classroom.

"I know that teachers and parents have made huge efforts to continue children's efforts of education from home - but it's just not the same as children being in school," she added.

"Sadly, we have seen children from more disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to fall behind in this time - so it's essential that we have children back at schools this autumn."

Sky News's political correspondent Kate McCann said despite the lack of evidence of transmission in schools, there are "some concerns for older pupils and teenagers and how to ensure they stick to social distancing rules".

Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is facing widespread calls to boost coronavirus testing and tracing in order to reopen schools safely without imposing further restrictions on businesses or social lives.

The prime minister, who has spoken of a "moral duty" to reopen schools, said scientific advisers have warned him that "trade-offs" may be necessary to keep transmission down.

He is expected to focus on the minimal risk getting children back in class presents to their health and the potential dangers of keeping them away.

But teachers, scientists, opposition politicians and the children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, are among those calling for improvements to testing before pupils return.

Ms Longfield said regular testing of pupils and teachers, potentially on a weekly basis, could be required - even if they do not have any symptoms - to keep transmission rates down.

"I think it needs to be as regular as it needs to be, to ensure that the infection is caught and identified as quickly as possible and then the tracking system can move on from that," she told Times Radio.

National Education Union deputy general secretary Avis Gilmore also called for ministers to "be clear" about support if a second wave of the virus strikes.

"Robust track, trace and test alongside health and safety checks in schools and colleges are necessary," she said.

The Association of School and College Leaders said students may be taught on a week-on, week-off basis if there was a resurgence of COVID-19, with children being homeschooled in the alternative weeks.

Most UK schools are set to start the new term in early September, however those in Scotland will begin to reopen this week - with around 700,000 pupils returning to classrooms on Tuesday.

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2020-08-10 07:26:01Z
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Border Force intercepts inflatable dinghy carrying 20 migrants off coast of Dover - Sky News

A Border Force patrol boat has met an inflatable dinghy carrying around 20 Syrian migrants off the coast of Dover.

Those on board were seen waving and smiling as the vessel made its way across the English Channel on Monday morning.

The migrants were met by the patrol boat Hunter shortly after 7am with the White Cliffs in sight.

It comes as a government minister told Sky News that the "unacceptable situation" of migrant crossings in the English Channel "absolutely needs to stop".

Speaking to Kay Burley @ Breakfast, care minister Helen Whately said: "We do have an unacceptable situation of many migrants coming across the Channel at the moment.

"It's also a dangerous route, there's real risk to life for those coming across, it's obviously a form of illegal immigration, it's not the right way to come to the United Kingdom.

"So, we are taking action."

Ms Whately added: "The important thing is we work together with the French to stop this flow of migrants.

"It's not a safe way for them to try and get here, it's incredibly dangerous, it also means money is going to people smugglers, so it absolutely needs to stop."

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2020-08-10 07:21:27Z
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Coronavirus: 'Little evidence' COVID-19 transmitted in schools, Gavin Williamson says - Sky News

There is "little evidence" that coronavirus is transmitted in schools, the education secretary has said.

Gavin Williamson said the education and care of children is "a national priority" ahead of the planned return of pupils to schools in England in September.

He said the government is continuing to do "everything in our power" to ensure children return to school safely.

"We have always been and will continue to be guided by the best scientific and medical advice," Mr Williamson said.

Health and Social Care minister Helen Whately said the risk in schools is "very low" based on research.

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Ms Whately said the government is "determined" to see children back in the classroom.

"I know that teachers and parents have made huge efforts to continue children's efforts of education from home - but it's just not the same as children being in school," she added.

"Sadly we have seen children from more disadvantaged backgrounds more likely to fall behind in this time - so it's essential that we have children back at schools this autumn."

Meanwhile, Boris Johnson is facing widespread calls to boost coronavirus testing and tracing in order to reopen schools safely without imposing further restrictions on businesses or social lives.

The prime minister, who has spoken of a "moral duty" to reopen schools, said scientific advisers have warned him that "trade-offs" may be necessary to keep transmission down.

He is expected to focus on the minimal risk getting children back in class presents to their health and the potential dangers of keeping them away.

But teachers, scientists, opposition politicians and the children's commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, are among those calling for improvements to testing before pupils return.

Ms Longfield said regular testing of pupils and teachers, potentially on a weekly basis, could be required - even if they do not have any symptoms - to keep transmission rates down.

National Education Union deputy general secretary Avis Gilmore also called for ministers to "be clear" about support if a second wave of the virus strikes.

"Robust track, trace and test alongside health and safety checks in schools and colleges are necessary," she said.

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Minggu, 09 Agustus 2020

Body of 12-year-old girl found in river near Loch Lomond - BBC News

A 12-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in a river near Loch Lomond.

Emergency services were called to the area around Balloch Bridge on the River Leven at 18.45 on Sunday following reports that the girl had fallen into the water.

A major search was carried out involving two rescue helicopters, a police underwater unit, the fire service and rescue boats.

The body was found three hours later.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Around 9.45pm, the young girl was recovered from the water. Sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident, but the death is not being treated as suspicious."

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2020-08-10 05:33:40Z
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Thunderstorms could bring torrential rain and hail after long stretch of sunshine - Sky News

Large parts of the UK could be hit by thunderstorms this week, the Met Office has warned.

A yellow warning has been issued covering much of the country from Monday to Thursday for thunderstorms that could be "significant and disruptive".

Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said: "For England and Wales over the next four days, there is a risk of some very severe weather in places but it is not going to be everywhere.

"Away from the thunderstorms, it is still going to be very hot.

"It is not going to be wall-to-wall sunshine, but it is not going to be a washout each day."

If thunderstorms break out, there is a risk of torrential rain, hail, lightning and strong winds in much of England and Wales.

Some places could see up to 30mm of rain in an hour, with potentially up to 60mm in three hours.

Regarding Monday, Mr Snell said: "The warning does not imply that everyone is going to see them (thunderstorms) - a lot of places will remain dry, sunny and hot - but we will see some fairly severe thunderstorms developing over the course of the day."

Western areas will be more at risk of thunderstorms but most parts will stay dry and the south east is expected to be sunny with a "high chance" of 36C (96.8F).

It comes after another hot day on Sunday, with 34C (93.2F) at Herstmonceux, East Sussex, and 33.8C (92.8F) at both Heathrow, London, and Gosport, Hampshire, the Met Office said.

On Saturday, as people packed the UK's beaches, HM Coastguard dealt with 340 incidents - the highest number of call-outs in a single day for well over four years.

A woman in her 30s drowned on Sunday at Waxham, Norfolk, and a search for a missing 12-year-old girl in the water at Balloch, Loch Lomond, in the west of Scotland, ended on Sunday night with police finding the child's body.

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2020-08-10 03:29:21Z
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Balloch tragedy as body of missing child found in water at River Leven - Daily Record

The search for a child missing in the water in Balloch has ended in tragedy with police finding the 12-year-old girl's body.

Police Scotland were called to a report of a youngster in difficulty in the River Leven, near Balloch Bridge, at about 6.45pm on Sunday.

Helicopters were spotted above the West Dunbartonshire town at the foot of Loch Lomond during the search operation.

A police statement said: "Emergency services attended and searches were carried out.

"Around 9.45pm, the young girl was recovered from the water. Sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene."

Earlier, West Dumbartonshire Police, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency all confirmed they were involved in the search and asked the public to avoid the area.

The child's family have been informed of her death and enquiries are ongoing but police are not treating the death as suspicious.

A full report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

The incident saw Balloch Bridge closed along with the main road through the town.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson earlier said: “We were alerted at 6.46pm on Sunday, August 9, to reports of a person in the water in Balloch.

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