coronavirus
Government ‘has more to do’ to ensure transparency among officials – watchdog
The National Audit Office said only 40% of public bodies required all staff to declare interests annually.
England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock
Matt Hancock told the Covid-19 inquiry there were only hours to go at one point, until gowns ran out.
Matt Hancock: My job was to shield NHS from political interference during Covid
The former health secretary told the Covid-19 inquiry that interference from Number 10 caused ‘incredible difficulties’ at times.
Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry
Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days.
NHS backlog would not be as bad if No 10 had agreed beds funding, inquiry told
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard has given evidence to the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry.
Covid denier jailed for online posts encouraging violence against Chris Whitty
Patrick Ruane, 55, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of two charges of encouraging terrorism in a series of Telegram posts during 2021.
Stormont’s health department facing £300k legal bill over Van Morrison article by Robin Swann
The details were revealed following a Freedom of Information request made by The Irish News
Top NHS medic: I was terrified service would be overwhelmed during Covid
It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Students felt ‘isolated from society’ during pandemic, inquiry told
The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry is hearing evidence about the impact of the virus on education and early years learning.
Children ‘missed fun, friends, family and freedom’ during lockdown, inquiry told
The boss of the charity Play Scotland also said a lack of outdoor spaces to play had an ‘unequal impact’ on marginalised families.