Brexit: guide de rattrapage à deux mois de l’échéance Le Brexit semble embourbé dans une crise permanente, monopolisant toute l’énergie du Royaume-Uni depuis le référendum de juin 2016. Ce mardi soir, les députés britanniques vont une nouvelle fois voter sur des amendements très importants pour la suite du processus. Pour essayer de s’y retrouver dans cet imbroglio, alors qu’il ne reste que deux mois avant l’entrée en vigueur théorique du Brexit, le 29 mars, voici un guide de rattrapage express. ■ Le parlement britannique débat, mais un accord sur le Brexit n’a-t-il pas été signé? Si, l’Union européenne et le gouvernement britannique ont conclu un accord de retrait le 25 novembre. ■ Pourquoi les députés sont-ils contre l’accord? ■ Qu’est-ce que le «backstop»? Il s’agit d’un «filet de sécurité», qui concerne la frontière entre l’Irlande du Nord et la République d’Irlande. ■ Quel est le problème? ■ Mais pourquoi appelle-t-on ça le «backstop»? Il s’agit d’un «filet de sécurité» parce qu’il n’est jamais censé entrer en vigueur.
This shocking video shows the huge difference in how strangers treat a rich or poor child A video by UNICEF has revealed people's bias against children in poverty when they were presented with the same girl, in different clothes, left unaccompanied on the street. The experiment was carried out in Tbilisi, Georgia. Child actor Anano stood unaccompanied on a main road. For the first half she was dressed in expensive clothing and appeared neat and clean. Picture: UNICEF/Youtube The video shows multiple adults stopping to help her and generally check she is all right. Then UNICEF changed Anano's appearance. When she returned to the street in her new attire, the video shows pedestrians walking by Anano, and most of them pretend not to see her. UNICEF repeated the experiment in a restaurant. When she was dressed like someone living in poverty, people moved their bags closer to them and she was dismissed by customers. The way people treated Anano in the restaurant was so upsetting for her that UNICEFstopped the experiment early. Watch the full video of the experiment here:
England vs Great Britain vs United Kingdom Explained Venn Diagram Map created by Anna Debenham The map above demonstrates the difference between the British Isles, United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England. While the terms are often used interchangeably they actually mean different things. The British Isles – While this is most common name for the archipelago, it is not used in the Republic of Ireland who instead refer to them as either the British-Irish Isles or simply as “these islands”. Whatever name you choose, it consists of the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles (including: the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey and the Isle of Man). Great Britain: Is the larger of the the two main islands in the British Isles accounting for 73% of the land area (229,848 km² km2; 88,744 sq mi) and 90% of the population (60.8 million). Is the smaller of the two large islands in the archipelago, accounting for 27% of the land area (84,421 km2; 32,595 sq mi) but just under 10% of the total population (6.4 million).
Sam Gyimah: second Brexit referendum best option for both sides | Politics Sam Gyimah, the universities minister who resigned in protest at the prime minister’s Brexit plan and pledged to vote against it, has said a second referendum could be the most sensible path for both leave and remain supporters, and dismissed Theresa May’s agreement with Brussels as a “deal in name only”. The Conservative MP, who on Friday became the seventh minister to quit Theresa May’s government over Brexit, called for a vote to gauge the public’s mood if May loses the meaningful vote in parliament on 11 December. He said the deal May had brokered with the European Union would “cripple our interests for decades to come” and a second referendum could avert “chaos”. “There is a blocking minority in the House of Commons for almost every possible option which means that letting the people decide, now that we know more, might be the most sensible path for both leavers and remainers,” Gyimah told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Saturday. “Does the deal deliver 100% of what I wanted?
A tale of two brothers | LearnEnglish Teens | British Council Lesbos, Greece Ali, 17 years old: I’m on my own except for my brother. I worry about him a lot. If I didn’t care so much about him, I wouldn’t have brought him with me. Two weeks later Ali and Ahmed reached Germany. Ali: Germany is very beautiful … safe … organised … Braunschweig Children’s Home Ali: I’m not looking for a lot here. Mike Still You're signed out Videos you watch may be added to the TV's watch history and influence TV recommendations. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to YouTube on your computer. Mike Still This channel is all about learning languages and in doing so better understanding different countries and cultures.
Brexit: tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur l'accord de divorce Les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’Union européenne se sont retrouvé dimanche matin à Bruxelles pour un bref sommet afin de signer l’acte de divorce avec le Royaume-Uni : 585 pages, trois protocoles (Irlande, Gibraltar et Chypre) et une déclaration politique de 26 pages sur la relation future entre les deux parties. L’ensemble reste suspendu au vote, loin d’être acquis, des députés britanniques de la Chambre des communes, attendu autour du 11 décembre. Pour en arriver là, il aura fallu vingt mois de négociations depuis l’activation, le 29 mars 2017, par la Première ministre britannique Theresa May, de l’article 50 du traité sur l’Union européenne organisant la procédure de retrait. Neuf mois plus tôt, le 23 juin 2016, les Britanniques avaient voté à 52 % en faveur du Brexit. Pour l’essentiel, les négociations ont été britannico-britanniques, la majorité conservatrice se déchirant sur le type de Brexit qu’elle voulait. Que se passe-t-il le 29 mars 2019 ? Qui perd ?
When this man complained using Eminem lyrics Asos let him down awfully When your item hasn't been delivered, any old Facebook user can rattle off a clear and concise message of complaint. Jay Whalley from Preston went one better when his blazer wasn't delivered. The complaint, crafted in line to the lyrics of Eminem's Stan, has been shared hundreds of times on Facebook, as has the response that Jay received and subsequently posted. We have no idea what this is from. 2/10 response, if we're honest. HT Mashable
Animated Map: 2,400 Years of European History Improve Your Decision-Making with These 10 Cognitive Razors The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions each day. Given this sheer volume of choice, how do we ensure we’re making the right decisions, day in and day out, without becoming exhausted? Using insights from investor and thought leader Sahil Bloom, this graphic shares 10 cognitive razors, or rules of thumb, that can help you simplify your decision-making. We’ve organized Bloom’s favorite cognitive razors into three overarching categories, which we dive into in further detail below. Location, Location, Location The first theme is location, and the importance of being at the right place at the right time. The Luck Razor falls into this category because it highlights the importance of putting yourself out there. This is because when you’re networking, meeting people, and building new relationships, you’re much more likely to stumble upon an opportunity than if you were sitting on your couch, not taking action.
Brexit phrasebook: a guide to the talks' key terms | Politics Acquis communautaire The entire body of European laws: all the treaties, regulations and directives passed by the EU’s institutions, plus all the rulings of the European court of justice (see below). Every member state has incorporated the acquis into their legal system. Article 50 The formal mechanism for exiting the EU: the clause in the 2007 Lisbon treaty that allows any member state “to withdraw from the union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements”. Backstop The combination of a comprehensive UK-EU free trade agreement and new technology could theoretically avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland – the EU’s future land border with Britain – but not for some years, so the EU has insisted on a “backstop” guaranteeing no hard border until new trade arrangements are in place. Blind Brexit The withdrawal agreement includes a political declaration on the future trading relationship between the two. Canada-plus deal Canada plus plus plus, or SuperCanada Chequers plan No deal
Man's complaint about dead worm in his cucumber escalated hilariously LONDON — The world of Facebook-based customer complaints can sometimes be a strange, wonderful place. Wes Metcalfe's recent post on British supermarket Tesco's wall is a perfect example of this — it started with a dead worm in a cucumber, and somehow ended with Tesco adapting a famous Oasis song to act as tribute for the worm's funeral. But let's back up a step. The whole thing started on Saturday, with the following post. Luckily, Tesco were sympathetic. Then, things escalated. Tesco then took things one step further, with a fittingly adapted Oasis song. Metcalfe swiftly contributed his own song. After the music, it was time for some final reflection. It's not every customer complaint that ends in a virtual funeral for a deceased worm. RIP, William.
What is the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? | Learn English Map of Great Britain Wha's the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? Don't worry if you don't know, lots of people get confused by the three names. Here we take a look at the differences between them. The United Kingdom UK Map The United Kingdom is in itself a country that is made up of England, Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Great Britain British Flag Great Britain is an island which is made up of three counties: England, Scotland and Wales. England English Flag England is one of the four countries that make up the UK and one of the three that makes up Great Britain. Scotland Scottish Flag Scotland is in Great Britain. Wales Welsh Flag Wales is in the west of Great Britain and is part of the UK. Northern Ireland Northern Irish Flag Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but it is not in Great Britain. Do you understand? Link: British English Slang