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What the world can learn from U.K’s ‘freedom day’

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4 years ago

July 6, 2021

William Howard

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the next steps the nation will take out of a Covid-19 lockdown

Dubbed “Freedom Day”, July 19th will see a departure from legal restrictions and a focus on personal responsibility.

Laws surrounding face coverings, social distancing and work from home orders will be relaxed.

However, some experts are warning that the current surge in the Delta variant across the country will result in a dramatic rise in case numbers and deaths if restrictions are lifted too early.

However, Johnson says if the country can’t open in the next few weeks when will it open?

Johnson warns there may be up to 50,000 new infections per day by the 19th of July reopening date and says residents “must reconcile… with more deaths from Covid”.

The easing of restrictions comes as around 86 percent of the U-K’s population has received the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, with 63 percent receiving both jabs.

Yesterday, the UK recorded over 24,000 new cases and 15 Covid-19 related deaths.

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Iran and Israel on the brink of all out war as oil prices teeter

“Israel and Iran escalate conflict with missile strikes and nuclear threats, risking oil price volatility and broader geopolitical instability as global leaders urge calm.”

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11 hours ago

June 16, 2025

Ahron Young

“Israel and Iran escalate conflict with missile strikes and nuclear threats, risking oil price volatility and broader geopolitical instability as global leaders urge calm.”

Israel and Iran on Brink of War as Oil Prices Teeter — Tensions erupt across the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes, threaten full-scale war, and target nuclear sites.

Civilians are caught in the crossfire while top generals are killed and the U.S. warns Tehran against further escalation. With G7 leaders urging calm, global markets brace for oil price shocks and broader instability.

Professor Tim Harcourt joins Ticker to analyse the stakes and what comes next.

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Amazon bets $20 bilion on AI in Australia amid energy crunch

Amazon invests $20B in Australian AI infrastructure, raising concerns about the energy grid’s capacity amid growing nuclear power discussions.

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11 hours ago

June 16, 2025

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Amazon invests $20B in Australian AI infrastructure, raising concerns about the energy grid’s capacity amid growing nuclear power discussions.

Amazon Bets $20 Billion on AI in Australia Amid Energy Crunch — Amazon is investing big in Australia, announcing a massive $20B spend on local data infrastructure to support AI growth.

But can the nation’s energy grid keep up? With calls for nuclear power growing louder and the Albanese government pushing digital productivity, Ticker speaks to expert Chris to unpack what this means for Australia’s tech future.

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Israel and Iran trade missiles as G7 Leaders push for calm

Israel and Iran clash with missile strikes amid G7 calls for calm, as civilians suffer the consequences and global tensions rise.

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12 hours ago

June 16, 2025

Ahron Young

Israel and Iran clash with missile strikes amid G7 calls for calm, as civilians suffer the consequences and global tensions rise.

Israel and Iran Trade Missiles as G7 Leaders Push for Calm — Civilians are caught in the crossfire as tensions explode between Israel and Iran. With over a dozen dead, including children, both sides are urging evacuations near military zones.

As the G7 summit unfolds, Germany and the U.S. plead for peace, but with nuclear sites in the crosshairs and oil prices teetering, the world is holding its breath. What’s next? Professor Tim Harcourt joins Ticker to break it down.

Tehran Metro, planned as a shelter, is closed

Despite government claims it would stay open 24/7, the metro was shut. pic.twitter.com/d7GHUaeL9k

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