Letter to the editor: Why the Covid Inquiry should interest City A.M. Opinion [RE: The UK economy is suffering from long Covid and a short memory, 23 Sept] It was disappointing to read the suggestion from your editor-in-chief Christian May yesterday that the “main purpose” of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is “a form of stage-managed catharsis”. I cannot agree.It is estimated that the total cost of UK government [...]
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‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness UK Politics Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reform Britain’s disability benefits system in what he called a “moral mission” to address the rise in long-term sickness.
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PMQs sketch: ‘Healer’ Sunak’s medicine proves placebo for fractious Tories March 13, 2024 With headlines dominated by Tory mega-donor Frank Hester’s racist abuse of former Labour MP Diane Abbott, “is he proud”, Starmer asked, “to be bankrolled” by him?
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt to extend Covid recovery loans by two years March 5, 2024 The government will reportedly extend a Covid recovery loan programme by two years in a boon to Britain’s small businesses.
Lockdown backers to blame for UK recession, suggests minister February 17, 2024 The government’s “minister for common sense” appeared to blame “everybody who voted for lockdown” for the UK economy’s dip into recession.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab to be sold in UK high street pharmacies February 10, 2024 The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid jab will be sold in UK high street pharmacies from next month.
Nicola Sturgeon accused of ‘crocodile tears’ at Covid-19 inquiry January 31, 2024 Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “crocodile tears” during her appearance at the official Covid-19 inquiry.
Government spent £145m on private contracts for Covid inquiry December 14, 2023 The government has spent £145m on private contracts via the Covid-19 inquiry so far, new data has revealed.