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Sunak defends Covid loan schemes at inquiry

Rishi Sunak tells the Covid Inquiry that government support saved 500,000 businesses and 3 million jobs. He insists the fraud risk was 'unequivocally' worth it.

Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash

Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m

Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.

Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages

Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.

Three Financial Ghosts Haunting UK Budget

Brexit, COVID debt and energy support schemes shape UK's financial woes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares budget announcement. Learn the untold story.

Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland

New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.

Harvard study reveals 8 distinct Long Covid patterns

Groundbreaking Harvard research identifies eight distinct Long Covid symptom trajectories affecting millions. Discover how this could transform treatment approaches for persistent post-Covid conditions.

Johnson 'beyond contempt' for Covid inquiry attack

Families of the Covid bereased condemn Boris Johnson for his refusal to apologise and his attack on the official inquiry, which found his delays caused 23,000 extra deaths. Read the full story.

Swinney Urged to Apologise for SNP Covid Response

First Minister John Swinney faces mounting pressure to apologise for the SNP government's criticised Covid pandemic response. Bereaved families demand accountability as inquiry reveals damning findings.

Covid Inquiry Slams Sturgeon's Leadership in Scotland

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's second report reveals critical failures in Scottish Government decision-making. Scottish Covid Bereaved group vows to hold ministers accountable for implementing lessons learned.

Inquiry Condemns Sturgeon's Zero-Covid Failure

Nicola Sturgeon's government pursued an 'inappropriate' zero-Covid strategy that was 'destined to fail', according to damning UK Covid Inquiry findings. Discover the full report.

Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID-19

Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing her to cancel several Wicked promotional appearances. The singer revealed her diagnosis on Instagram. Read the full story.

Key Covid symptom that's not flu or cold

Discover the distinctive symptom that helps differentiate Covid-19 from flu and common colds. Learn to identify key signs and when to seek medical attention.

Long Covid Blood Study Finds Microclots

Scientists discover abnormal microclots and immune system changes in long Covid patients' blood, offering new hope for targeted treatments. Learn more about the breakthrough.

NHS Spring COVID Vaccine Rollout Begins

The NHS launches its targeted spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, offering protection to vulnerable groups including over-75s and immunosuppressed individuals.

Women's hair loss crisis after Covid revealed

Exclusive investigation reveals thousands of British women facing unexpected hair thinning months after COVID-19 infection, with experts warning about the emotional toll.

195,000 households get energy debts wiped clean

Major energy debt relief announced as regulator clears £25 million in outstanding bills for vulnerable households across Great Britain. Find out if you're eligible for this financial lifeline.

Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis

Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.

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