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Boris Johnson’s chaotic ‘flip-flopping’ made it ‘impossible’ to tackle Covid, advisers’ messages reveal

Cabinet secretary warned that Johnson ‘cannot lead’ during crisis – as ex-No 10 aide admits he ‘disappeared’ WhatsApp messages

The Independent UK

Johnson ‘cannot lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’ – Case

The UK’s top civil servant vented that Boris Johnson ‘cannot lead’ amid pandemic-era frustration with the Prime Minister’s leadership.

The Independent UK

Patrick Vallance said Cummings’ Durham trip ‘clearly against lockdown rules’

The former chief scientist also said he and Professor Sir Chris Whitty felt ‘strong armed’ into appearing at a press conference, but they ‘got out’.

The Independent UK

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Half-term communications gap under scrutiny as inquiry hears of Covid ‘failings’

There was a 10-day period in February in which no notes on coronavirus were sent to Boris Johnson and no emergency Cobra meetings held.

The Independent UK

Neil Ferguson denies stepping over the line when advising Government in pandemic

The Covid inquiry is hearing from scientists who advised the Government throughout 2020 and 2021.

The Independent UK

Health Secretary vows to tackle marketing of vapes ‘like sweets’ to children

The Government has launched an eight-week consultation on how the products can be made less attractive to children.

The Independent UK

Ministers vow to protect children with action on disposable vapes

A consultation document will be published on Thursday morning seeking views on how vapes can be made less appealing to youngsters.

The Independent UK

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Boris Johnson was ‘flip-flopping’ on decisions during Covid, wrote Vallance

Chief scientific adviser in 2020 found the ex-PM ‘completely inconsistent’ in his evidence to the Covid inquiry

The Guardian - UK

Disposable vapes to be banned to protect children

Reports suggest an announcement could be made next week

Evening Standard

Children with ‘sore throats and runny noses’ better off at school, says Chris Whitty

It comes amid concerns over a rise in school absences

Evening Standard

Children with mild anxiety better off in school, says Chris Whitty

Chief medical officer for England says being in lessons can help, amid concern over attendance post-Covid

The Guardian - UK

A nation off-guard: what the UK Covid inquiry has revealed

Six weeks of hearings have seen arguments about pandemic planning bound up with old battles over Brexit and austerity

The Guardian - UK

Time to worry about car tyre pollution, Chris Whitty tells MPs

Chief medical officer says move to electric cars can reduce impact of exhausts, but may bring different problem to the fore

The Guardian - UK

Chris Witty: Air fresheners and wood burners are air pollution risk

The Chief Medical Officer for England told MPs that both products are often said to be good for air quality when the reverse is true.

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Why so many people have had enough of experts – and how to win back trust

When senior British politician Michael Gove announced in 2016 that the public had “had enough of experts” in the lead up to the Brexit vote, it highlighted a growing trend for questioning the authority and power of experts.

Daily Mirror

More people died in UK during Covid than in many other countries in world

Between March 2020 and February 2023, the number of people dying from all causes was 5% higher than in the years before the Covid crisis struck, with ONS figures showing176,083 more people died than normal in England and Wales

Daily Mirror

Inside Covid Inquiry Week Two - blame, denials, heckles, Tory cuts and tears

Politicians, top scientists and medics have given evidence to the Covid Inquiry so far, as it kicked off its investigation with a focus on how well the UK was prepared for the arrival of the virus

Daily Mirror

Chris Whitty tells Tories to invest in NHS to protect against future pandemics

England’s Chief Medical Officer appeared at the Covid Inquiry and rejected evidence from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt the previous day which blamed a focus on planning for a flu pandemic, rather than a coronavirus

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The Guardian - UK

Chris Whitty: UK should have focused more on stopping Covid-type pandemic

England’s chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry focus was more on dealing with consequences of pandemic

The Independent UK

UK did not have ability to ‘scale up quickly’ to deal with pandemic – Whitty

Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance are giving evidence to the Covid inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Watch as Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance give evidence to Covid inquiry

Watch as Professor Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance give evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry on Thursday 22 June.

The Guardian - UK

Scientific advisers are not blameless in UK’s Covid record

Letters: Bernard Kay says leading scientists have many questions to answer, while Mary Evans is astonished those who attended lockdown parties were not worried about getting Covid

Daily Mirror

Covid Inquiry: What we learned on Day 3 as plans for a future pandemic branded inadequate

The Covid inquiry will next week hear from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and former prime minister David Cameron, as well as Sir Chris Whitty and former chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance

The Independent UK

Government WhatsApps about ‘frothy’ coffee orders, not major decisions, former health minister claims

The existence of three key group chats comes ahead of the first hearings of the official inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic

Daily Mirror

Firms to be banned from giving kids vape samples to get them hooked on e-cigs

The Government announced a crackdown amid growing fears over the health impact on children targeted by colourful, flavoured devices seasoned smokers use to quit

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