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Tory peer to leave Lords after investigation finds he breached standards over Covid PPE deals

Lord Chadlington introduced government to company in which he had financial interest in 2020

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

The real reason Sadiq Khan is getting rid of the 'Boris bus' Routemaster

What will be remembered of Boris Johnson’s political career, do you reckon? Covid? The Boriswave, the immigration influx that saw over a million people a year enter the UK? The Boris bike? The best thing he did in office, to my mind, was, as London mayor, to introduce the Boris…

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Hallé: Huw Watkins album review – Covid-era commissions capture energy and hope after lockdown

Watkins’s symphony, fanfare and concerto make for a spirited showcase of the orchestra’s clean harmonies

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Iran war adds new layer to supply chain stress

Global supply chains have already been facing years of stress, between COVID-19 and President Trump's tariffs.

Axios · Mar 5

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

As the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, American citizens living in or visiting the Middle East found themselves stranded in countries facing bombing attacks by Iran. The State Department on March 2, 2026, urged Americans in 14 Middle Eastern countries to leave via “available commercial transportation, due to…

The Conversation · Mar 5

Talent shortage: These are the hardest roles to fill in Europe

The supply-demand mismatch increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Euronews · Mar 5

‘At first, she couldn’t come off the oxygen long enough’: the film that gives Marianne Faithfull one final thrilling performance

In new docu-drama Broken English, the much misunderstood singer looks back at all her past selves – and gives a performance that moves her audience to tears. Its makers relive an extraordinary shoot

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

Covid inquiry verdict ‘utterly damning’ on those in power, campaigners say

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The Independent UK · Mar 4

The Secret Reason Older Adults Are Skipping Flu and COVID Shots — And Why It’s Dangerous

More older adults are quietly opting out of flu and COVID vaccinations this year, and the trend is raising red flags among doctors and public...

Saving Advice · Mar 4

‘A new normal’: inquiry’s key findings on how Covid changed UK society

Final module focuses on legacy and impact on mental health, particularly for key workers, vulnerable and bereaved people

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4