A ceasefire seems unlikely, despite claims from Joe Biden last week. But Keir Starmer’s support could change that
Top scientists tell Covid inquiry they expected the prime minister to announce a UK-wide lockdown on 12 March 2020
Government’s poor data management could lead to repeat of Windrush scandal, warns report by sacked inspector David Neal
High Court told government only sought feedback from people it knew would agree with its controversial changes
Councils provide social care, schools and housing. And half of them are about to run out of money
Peter Halligan ‘could and should have done more’, another scientist in devolved administration told Covid inquiry
UK’s Covid-19 inquiry discusses whether Wales’s handling of the pandemic was affected by a focus on England
Four London councillors have been disciplined by their local party after calling for a ceasefire
UK Covid inquiry heard of commissioner’s ‘anger’ after Welsh deputy health minister rejected call for more action
Human rights group Liberty says spotlight on MPs’ safety has seen Tories ‘vilify’ Palestine marchers
‘Confusion’ over pandemic rules either side of Anglo-Welsh border among issues raised as UK Covid inquiry restarts
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