Covid Inquiry Slams UK Government's Pandemic Response
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
Official Covid inquiry finds Dominic Cummings created a toxic culture in Downing Street, with Boris Johnson's 'oscillation' hampering vital pandemic decisions. Read the full damning report.
A damning official report condemns the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response, revealing a week's earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives. Read the full findings.
Leading scientists accuse food firms of skewing policy as ultra-processed foods are linked to a surge in chronic diseases. Learn the health risks and what needs to change.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.
Donald Trump offers Viktor Orbán special exemption from Russian oil sanctions during White House meeting, undermining EU unity as Hungarian elections approach.
Revealing the dire state of UK prisons: chronic understaffing, outdated facilities, and the immense pressure on officers. Discover why urgent reform is needed now.
Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims secures $225m investment, reaching a $5bn valuation. Discover how the brand plans to expand its product lines and global presence.
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Meta could face millions in penalties under Australia's new media bargaining rules while Google renews deals at lower rates. Learn how this affects news publishers.
Experts clash over the future of the BBC licence fee. Should the £3.35 weekly charge be replaced by subscriptions? Discover the arguments shaping British broadcasting.
New research reveals Britain's startup crisis as 80% of founders face financial strain. Discover how early funding and education could unlock economic growth.
Zimbabwe, Zambia and DRC announce major increases in domestic family planning funding to counter foreign aid cuts, protecting reproductive health access for millions.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose funding bill after 53-day government shutdown, creating tight vote for Republican speaker. Read the latest US political developments.
Private companies providing care services extracted £256m in profits across three English regions between 2021-2024, with over a third going to private equity and tax haven firms.
A new survey reveals one-third of US museums have lost government grants since Trump took office, forcing programme cancellations and threatening their future. Discover the impact on cultural institutions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has denied a £1bn emergency funding request from Health Secretary Wes Streeting to cover NHS redundancy payouts for 18,000 staff. Discover the implications for the health service.
Australia's major banks have poured $43 billion into fossil fuel companies over the past decade, with ANZ and Westpac continuing gas expansion funding. Discover the environmental impact.
UK Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs algorithmic YouTube content fails to stimulate young minds. Experts call for funding and regulation to protect children's media.
Top House Democrats pledge to oppose government funding bill over expired healthcare tax credits, creating tight vote for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson.
PCS union members strike at British Library over real-terms pay cuts while executives receive bonuses. Zadie Smith questions Britain's cultural values.
Ayman Asfari's Venterra Group aims to raise £40m amid renewable investment slowdown. Learn how political uncertainty affects offshore wind growth.
Durham's acclaimed Lumiere light festival closes after 15 years, taking £43m economic impact with it. As arts funding faces 32% cuts, we examine why cultural investment matters more than ever.
The BBC must prove its impartiality to justify the £3.5bn licence fee, warns political commentator Oliver Dean, as recent scandals threaten its funding model.
The US government heads toward a potential shutdown as President Trump and Senate Democrats clash over spending bills. Critical services at risk as Friday deadline approaches.
The US Senate has passed a crucial budget bill to end the government shutdown. Discover how your senators voted and what this means for federal services.
New report reveals how tobacco companies influence governments to keep taxes low, costing billions in lost revenue and millions of lives annually. Time for change.