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.
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.
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
New research suggests dormant viruses like Epstein-Barr could be key to understanding long Covid. Could this lead to new treatments for millions affected worldwide?
Rishi Sunak tells Covid Inquiry that early advice warned against swift restrictions due to 'public acceptance' fears. Read the full testimony and damning report findings.
Nationwide Building Society has extended its Branch Promise, guaranteeing all 605 of its UK branches will remain open until at least 2030. Discover what this means for face-to-face banking.
Health officials advise masks and other precautions as flu cases rise. Should masks be reintroduced? Have your say in our poll and comments.
A communication expert analyses the sinister medical room on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, revealing the meaning behind 'death masks' and horror 'trophies'. New photos released by House Democrats.
The UKHSA urges the public to wear face masks when unwell as flu admissions surge 56% year-on-year, warning of record pressure on the NHS ahead of Christmas and junior doctor strikes.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued new guidance urging the public to wear face masks in specific settings to combat rising flu rates and Covid this winter.
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.
New research shows pandemic face masks can be transformed into quantum dots that break down plastic pollution, preventing microplastics from entering our bodies.
The official Covid inquiry report details devastating government failures during the pandemic, with families sharing heartbreaking stories of loss while Number 10 partied. Read the full investigation.
Groundbreaking Harvard research identifies eight distinct Long Covid symptom trajectories affecting millions. Discover how this could transform treatment approaches for persistent post-Covid conditions.
Official records show Boris Johnson took a 4-day break during crucial pandemic prep in Feb 2020. The Covid inquiry links delays to 23,000 extra deaths. Read the full investigation.
Official records show Boris Johnson took a four-day holiday during crucial pandemic preparation. The Covid inquiry faces questions over whether he misled investigators. Read the full report.
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.
The NHS advises against lying on your back if you have a Covid cough. Discover expert tips for better sleep and faster recovery from coronavirus symptoms.
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.
Discover the 'period drama face' phenomenon and why stars like Olivia Colman and Keira Knightley are perfectly cast in historical films, unlike their 'iPhone face' counterparts.
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.
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 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.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
Official inquiry finds Boris Johnson's complacency and lack of urgency during early pandemic cost lives. Read the damning analysis of UK's Covid response.
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.
Scientists discover abnormal microclots and immune system changes in long Covid patients' blood, offering new hope for targeted treatments. Learn more about the breakthrough.
Scientists discover microclots and immune changes in long Covid patients, offering new hope for treatments targeting fatigue and brain fog. Read the full study.
Dermatologists reveal at-home LED masks offer only modest wrinkle reduction and warn against unregulated acne claims. Discover the facts before you buy.
Popular at-home LED light therapy devices face advertising ban after regulators find companies made unsubstantiated medical claims about treating serious skin conditions.
Health officials are urging Brits to consider wearing face masks again as the new BA.2.86 'Pirola' variant shows worrying signs of rapid transmission across the UK.