Covid inquiry chair criticises government for ‘bad’ policing laws Hours after Suella Braverman is accused of interfering with policing, Heather Hallett slams ‘difficult’ Coronavirus Act
Boris Johnson took no Covid updates during February 2020 half-term break Former aide Martin Reynolds tells Covid inquiry he “cannot recall” why PM was given no updates for ten days
Johnson aide set key WhatsApp group to auto-delete ahead of Covid inquiry Martin Reynolds turned on the setting as plans for the official probe took shape, inquiry hears
Still no sign language at Covid inquiry – a year after request was made Disability advocacy groups warn some of the worst affected by the pandemic are missing out on ‘important information'
Eight landlord MPs spoke during debate on renters’ rights Tenants’ groups say more transparency is needed as property owners raise concerns over Renters (Reform) Bill
‘No-fault’ evictions ban delayed indefinitely after landlord lobbying Michael Gove’s department made the announcement days before he gives the keynote speech at the Landlord Conference
Covid inquiry won’t show Patrick Vallance’s full diaries amid legal challenge Lawyers for the former chief scientific adviser said publishing the diaries in full breached his human rights