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News 27^th November
Problem for EU students who registered to study at UK universities.  The universities accepted students from countries in the EU but they were not able to come to the UK because of Covid travel rules.  If they do not arrive before 31^st December, they will have to apply for a visa (£348) and also for health care charge (£470 every year).  Why?  Because of Brexit.  They will be “foreign” students when the UK is not in the EU.  Covid is not their fault – these charges are unfair.
Is the year shifting?  Reports say that the autumn leaves are dropping earlier now than before and spring is happening earlier.  The leaves are important as they capture the carbon and slow down the global warming.  Scientists are still working out what the impact is and how it changes the climate.
Are you one of the people who goes off shooting the grouse in Scotland, every year?  Probably not .. only the rich people but there are big estates in Scotland which have a lot of staff who are supposed to look after the land and then to support the tourists who come to shoot.  There has been a problem because rare birds have been persecuted and killed. Now the Scottish Government say people will need to have a licence if they want to go shooting.  The people who own the estates say that will be really bad for the business and cause people to lose their jobs.
Is Christmas coming early?  First it was the rush to the shops to get in the presents early because of lockdown.  Now it is Christmas trees and lights appearing everywhere.  It is only November.  After all the doom and gloom, people are just hoping for Christmas peace.