Today, the 22nd Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (#CFAMM) is taking place at the #Commonwealth Headquarters, Marlborough House, in London where ministers from across the Commonwealth are discussing joint responses to shared challenges.
On 16 March 2022, British Airways removed masks mandates on their flights. They flaunted about their policy change with this tweet, which got 21,000 likes
Today, British Airways has cancelled dozens of flights from Heathrow Because of covid-related staff shortages
No comment
From 16 March, our face mask policy is changing.
Where we’re clear the destination you’re travelling to doesn’t require a face mask on board, it will become optional 😷 ✈️
Please continue to respect fellow passengers' mask preferences in these instances.
#BritishAirways
A quick British translation guide:
Meanings of "we'll see"
1. No
Meanings of "maybe"
1. No
Meanings of “could do”
1. No
Meanings of “I’ll think about it”
1. No
Meanings of “let’s talk about it later”
1. No
Meanings of “I’ll see how I feel”
1. No
I don’t know who needs to hear this but rest is not a reward. You don’t have to earn rest. You need rest. You deserve rest. You are worthy of rest simply because you are a living being. And don’t ever feel guilty for taking time to rest.
This week, we launched the new microsite for @commonwealthsec in support of their involvement with @COP26. We are proud to play a part in this crucial initiative on an issue that is so important to us, and to the world. #cop26#commonwealth#climateaction
We must significantly ramp up ambition on climate action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C or suffer irreversible consequences.
We welcome #Commonwealth countries that have submitted updated #NDC climate plans – key to the Paris Agreement.
#CommonwealthForClimate#COP26
A year ago today, Liz Truss signed a post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, and subsequently told Parliament it delivered ‘higher’ benefits than our previous deal via the EU. Now I can reveal her officials advised her on how to correct that false claim, something she never did. (1/5)
“It’s a bloody nightmare”
Meaning: Something is proving a mild inconvenience; typically used to describe slightly heavy traffic, or the internet not working
“It’s not ideal”
Meaning: Something terrible has happened and life is almost certainly ruined
We gave morning people too much power. Now look at us, waking up between 5-7am for work, school, or whatever, and the only people thriving are morning people. Mid-day and Night owls deserve justice!!
‘I know you've never faced those choices, nor have you ever been pregnant’: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said when pressed by a male reporter about why President Biden, a Catholic, supports abortion rights reut.rs/3DDAZTv
Justin Trudeau promises to introduce a two-year ban on foreign home buyers to tackle housing affordability if he’s re-elected in Canada trib.al/OXeWvN2
The #IPCC released its latest #ClimateReport today, #ClimateChange 2021: the Physical Science Basis.
“The role of human influence on the climate system is undisputed.” – Working Group I Co-Chair @valmasdel
Report ➡️ bit.ly/WGICC2021
Watch the video, 🎥 ⬇️