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Lack of school closure plan ‘an extraordinary dereliction of duty’, Covid inquiry told

Academy trust head Jon Coles says he nearly fell off his chair when Gavin Williamson said no plan was in place

The Guardian - UK

Misleading claims about EU's approval of COVID vaccines persist online

The approval of COVID-19 vaccines may have been fast-tracked, but these medicines were still subject to rigorous checks carried out by regulatory authorities.

Euronews

‘Dereliction of duty’ not to plan for Covid school closures – academy boss

Former DfE director general for schools Sir Jon Coles said his trust got on planning for school closures in March 2020 before receiving direction

Evening Standard

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People able to book NHS Covid jabs despite not being eligible – pharmacy leaders

The Covid-19 vaccination campaign began last week.

The Independent UK

97 Times People Failed Spectacularly At Work

What’s the worst you’ve messed up on the job?

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Local news is dwindling globally. Here’s how other countries are trying to fix it

Australians and people the world over rely on local journalism to keep them informed, but the sector is in a lot of trouble. More than 200 local newspapers in regional Australia significantly cut their services or closed during the COVID pandemic.

The Conversation

Michelle Mone 'assets should be frozen' after PPE firm to repay UK Government £122m

MICHELLE Mone is facing calls for her assets to be frozen after a company linked to her was ordered to repay millions of pounds for breaching a…

The National (Scotland)

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The moment I knew: as the countdown reached one, something instinctive pulled us together

At an eclectic performance, contemporary dancer James Welsby was instantly taken with Jarred. A midnight kiss confirmed a deeper connection

The Guardian - AU

Michelle Mone told us ‘business isn’t easy’ during Covid. How are things now, your ladyship?

After a company she was linked to was ordered to repay £122m it made from pandemic deals, the baroness has embarked on a masterclass in victimhood, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

UK government owes children apology for damaging Covid errors, inquiry hears

Children’s commissioner during pandemic says long lockdowns caused explosion in vulnerability among young

The Guardian - UK

Government ‘should apologise to children for Covid mistakes’

In a statement, Baroness Anne Longfield said children were overlooked and ignored by the then government in its pandemic planning.

Evening Standard

Scientists reveal the one Covid symptom you may be stuck with for life

A new study has found that a post-Covid loss of smell may be permanent

The Independent UK

Who is Michelle Mone? Firm linked to Baroness at heart of Covid PPE contract dispute

High Court orders PPE Medpro to repay £122 million to government for breaching contract to supply surgical gowns during pandemic

The Independent UK

Study challenges notion that Covid is ‘mild’ for children — finds life-threatening complications for those sick with virus twice

More than 6 million American children suffer from long Covid which can lead to life-threatening complications

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The Independent UK

Exercise could boost the immune system after Covid, research finds

A study has found that walking, running and cycling could bring your body out of a post-Covid decline

International Business Times UK

Laughter In The Oval Office As Trump Cracks COVID Joke Over Secretary Kennedy's Sneeze

Donald Trump sparked laughter in the Oval Office after cracking a COVID-19 joke when Secretary Kennedy sneezed during a meeting. The remark has drawn both chuckles and criticism online.

The Independent UK

Company linked to Michelle Mone ordered to repay government £122m over Covid PPE

High Court rules PPE Medpro provided government with 25 million faulty surgial gowns during pandemic

The Guardian - UK

VIP lanes and 25m faulty gowns: what PPE Medpro trial reveals about Tory response to Covid

Case against Michelle Mone-linked company showed pressure to award contracts to those with political connections

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Bangkok Post

New Covid-19 strain arrives in Thailand

Thailand has recorded 33 cases of the new Covid-19 strain XFG so far this year, most of them in Bangkok, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.

Reason

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Guardian - UK

Covid exercise messaging left children stuck indoors, UK inquiry hears

Children not allowed out partly because their exercise – playing – looked too much ‘like fun’, says campaigner

Golf Monthly

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the more unique events on the DP World Tour calendar, with some huge names featuring in Scotland

International Business Times UK

Did COVID Lockdowns Doom Britain's Youth? Inquiry Reveals Childhood 'Torn Apart' – Lasting Harm Was No Secret

Hearings reveal government planning failures, increased abuse, and children's voices on isolation. Discover key findings and what it means for future pandemics

The Guardian - UK

Covid school closures in UK damaged ‘very fabric of childhood’

Inquiry hears of children exposed to pornography and suffering ‘grievous’ harm without protection of schools

The Conversation

One in two Nigerians live in poverty: why relief programmes have failed

Poverty in Nigeria has reached critical levels, recent data shows. About 31% of Nigerians lived in poverty prior to the COVID-19 epidemic. Since then, an additional 42 million have become poor, increasing the poverty rate to about 46% in 2024.

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