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Partygate: How will the new police investigation into Tory gatherings work and how long will it take?

Lengthy probe could see more questionnaires sent out and evidence from previous investigation re-assessed

The Independent UK

George Osborne tells Covid inquiry austerity cuts better prepared UK for pandemic

GEORGE Osborne has claimed that Tory austerity cuts better prepared the UK to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic - and rejected claims that the policy…

The National (Scotland)

David Cameron left Britain exposed to the pandemic – where’s the outrage?

Boris Johnson’s party antics of course deserve scrutiny, but a chief architect of our woeful Covid response has virtually got away with it, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

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George Osborne says Conservative austerity programme helped UK cope with Covid pandemic

Former Chancellor George Osborne has defended his austerity policies in government, insisting they in fact helped Britain to cope better with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Evening Standard

‘Designing a vaccine that covers all cancers is hard’: biotech pioneer Lindy Durrant

The immunologist who runs Scancell is trialling novel treatments to attack tumours, as well as needle-free Covid jabs

The Guardian - UK

Steelers forced Giants into silent count in empty stadium in 2020

T.J. Watt recalls the Steelers forcing the New York Giants into a silent count in an empty stadium during the COVID-19 season of 2020.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Tory austerity chief George Osborne admits UK had no economic plans for lockdown

The Tory Chancellor between 2010 and 2016 attempted to defend the Tories' controversial austerity measures, saying he 'completely' rejects it depleted health and social care capacity and rising inequality

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Osborne rejects claims austerity depleted NHS ahead of coronavirus pandemic

The former chancellor argued his cuts may have better prepared Britain to combat Covid-19.

The Independent UK

Pita tests positive for Covid

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat says he has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be self-isolating for a few days.

Bangkok Post

The summer of 2023 still includes COVID cases and some hospitalizations in Kentucky

The end of the federal COVID Public Health Emergency came well over a month ago.

WEKU

Ferrier accused of ‘desperate plea’ to voters as recall petition opens

Any by-election in her Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat is likely to be closely contested between Labour and the SNP.

The Independent UK

Margaret Ferrier branded 'desperate' after shamed covid MP begs people not to sign recall petition

More than 8,100 people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West must sign a recall petition to trigger a by-election in the area.

Daily Record

Failing to appoint minister for pandemic planning an ‘error’, inquiry told

Former minister Sir Oliver Letwin told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry it is a ‘lasting regret’ that he did not focus more on pandemic planning.

The Independent UK

Britain remains ‘wildly under-resilient’, Covid inquiry hears

Oliver Letwin, who led emergency planning during coalition, says churn of ministers and officials is ‘disaster for country’

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Evening Standard

Partygate report vote: Which MPs voted against the report?

Penny Mordaunt and Gillian Keegan are among those who voted in support of the report — while Rishi Sunak and Jacob Rees-Mogg abstained

The Hindu

COVID-19 almost endemic but we are on high alert for each new variant: Health Minister Mandaviya

Only 36 new cases were reported on Tuesday, the lowest since March 2020

Chronicle Live

How every North East MP voted on the Boris Johnson privileges committee report

Politicians have backed a report stating the former Prime Minister lied about parties in Downing Street during the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Tories’ ‘minglegate’ party ahead of 19-week holiday ban ‘makes my blood boil’, says top travel boss

Exclusive: ‘I only hope that lessons have been well and truly learnt,’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said

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Fortune

Billionaire Bill Ackman joins Joe Rogan, Elon Musk in calling for a vaccine debate—though says he's 'not an anti-vaxxer'

The hedge fund founder claimed that the U.S. COVID response may have been less costly if vaccine skeptics were listened to.

The Independent UK

Watch live: George Osborne gives evidence to Covid-19 inquiry

Watch live as George Osborne gives evidence to the Covid inquiry on Tuesday, 20 June.

The Hindu

Child Rights Trust wants Karnataka CM to make parental consent mandatory for free bus travel for minor girls

Trust explains that, due to Covid-19 lockdown, many children have not taken a trip for three years. There is a natural desire among children to visit other towns and places of interest for an excursion. Even if they are a little bored at home or school, children may board a…

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson: How Northern Ireland MPs voted on partygate report

With 354 votes in favour, MPs endorsed sanctions against Boris Johnson recommended by the committee

The Hindu

Confidence in science fell in 2022 while political divides persisted, poll shows

Confidence in the scientific community declined among U.S. adults in 2022, a major survey shows, driven by a partisan divide after the covid-19 pandemic

The Hindu

India records 36 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2020

India witnessed a single-day rise of 36 fresh Covid-19 cases

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Draconian COVID restrictions did more harm than good

Ronald Reagan famously said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” What an apt summation of the government’s heavy-handed efforts to fight the coronavirus.

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