Watch: Covid inquiry begins examination into impact of ...
WEB2 days ago · Watch as the Covid inquiry began public hearings for its third investigation on Monday 9 September, which focusses on the effects of the pandemic on healthcare systems across the UK. The first public hearings of module three of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will see leaders from the Health and Safety Executive and Unison give evidence this …
'This deal is not something to celebrate' - UK Government ...
WEB1 day ago · The UK Government has signed a deal to give Indian steel giant Tata £500m. The deal, originally announced under the previous Conservative government, has been confirmed today by Labour ’s cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds. The deal gives the company, which is putting forward £750m, money to build an electric arc furnace at Port …
Will UK And US Finally Give Ukraine The Go-Ahead To Use Long ...
WEB1 day ago · Wed, 11 September 2024, 4:59 am GMT-4 · 4-min read. PM Keir Starmer with US secretary of state Antony Blinken via Associated Press. The US and the UK could be on the cusp of granting Ukraine access to use long-range missiles against Russia. In a move which could turn out to be pivotal for the war, there’s speculation the White House is ...
Which criminals were released under early prison release scheme?
WEB1 day ago · Burglars and shoplifters. Those convicted of burglary and shoplifting are also expected to be eligible for early release under the new plan. Shoplifting, an offence under the Theft Act 1968, can carry a maximum sentence of six months in prison if the goods are worth less than £200, according to the Sentencing Council. Fraudsters.
Rachel Reeves signals first budget will be painful mix of ...
WEB1 day ago · Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled her first budget as chancellor could be a painful mix of spending cuts, tax rises and increased borrowing. Speaking to Sky News after official figures showed the economy flatlined in July with GDP growth of 0.0%, she refused to rule out increasing business and wealth taxes, or further cuts to already …
UK Covid-19 Inquiry to examine impact of pandemic on healthcare
WEB3 days ago · This part of the inquiry is looking at the governmental and societal response to Covid-19 by assessing the impact of the pandemic on how NHS services were delivered. This will include how managers led the pandemic response, the role of primary care and GPs, NHS backlogs, and how the vaccine programme was integrated.
UK PM faces test over 'unpopular' benefit cut - Yahoo News UK
WEB2 days ago · UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces an early test of his young premiership on Tuesday when lawmakers vote on a controversial plan to end fuel benefits for millions of pensioners.Labour announced in July that it would means-test the winter fuel allowance, meaning 10 million pensioners will no longer receive help with their energy bills during …