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No 10 adviser penned graphic note on UK’s readiness for Covid, inquiry hears

The assessment of Britain’s readiness for the impending turmoil was made by Downing Street data expert Ben Warner, the inquiry heard.

The Independent UK

Vice president Harris sets out measures to tackle ‘full spectrum’ of AI risks

Kamala Harris set out measures to limit everyday threats as well as those to the human race.

The Independent UK

King Charles to give opening address at Cop28 climate summit

Attendance in UAE confirmed a year after Truss government advised Charles not to attend Egypt event

The Guardian - UK

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Who were the key advisers in No 10 at the height of the Covid pandemic?

The Covid inquiry is hearing about people in Downing Street during the pandemic who helped the government make decisions

The Guardian - UK

Let’s ease up on Johnson and Cummings: Covid was just the ‘wrong crisis’ for them, OK?

The Covid inquiry has hosted a parade of men who assure us they’re experts in everything – except their own incompetence, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Covid inquiry: Johnson’s No 10 was ‘unbelievably bullish’ UK would sail through

Former senior civil servant Helen MacNamara said there was ‘laughing at the Italians’ early in the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's final message to Dominic Cummings revealed at Covid inquiry

The former prime minister said there was an 'orgy of narcissim' in Government

Evening Standard

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Who is and is not coming to the AI Safety Summit?

Many tech giants and representatives from China are, but US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are not.

The Independent UK

‘Nastiness, arrogance and misogyny’ of No 10 exposed at Covid inquiry

WhatsApp messages also reveal Boris Johnson’s dismissive attitude to millions of old people at risk from the virus

The Guardian - UK

Hancock ‘killed people’ and ‘lied’ in pandemic, Cummings told PM

The former health secretary was criticised by the former top Downing Street adviser during a lengthy appearance before Lady Hallett’s probe.

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings attacked 'useless f***pig' cabinet and 'liar' Matt Hancock in foul-mouthed WhatsApp messages

Cummings is accused of being part of a 'macho culture' within Downing Street at the start of the pandemic.

Evening Standard

There was no real plan to tackle Covid crisis, admits former No 10 spin chief

Boris Johnson's former aide Lee Cain acknowledged 'chaos' in Government over the looming pandemic in early 2020

Evening Standard

Covid Inquiry LIVE: Dominic Cummings says handling of Barnard Castle by Downing Street was 'absolute car crash'

The messages were 'both surprising and not surprising, I don’t know which is worse', the ex-civil servant said

Evening Standard

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence alongside former No 10 comms chief Lee Cain as the inquiry continues.

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Boris Johnson ‘can't lead’ and making Government ‘impossible’, top civil servant Simon Case said during Covid

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

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

The extraordinary WhatsApp messages that reveal the ‘chaos’ of Boris Johnson’s government

Messages sent between Dominic Cummings, Lee Cain and Simon Case laid bare the chaos behind Downing Street’s response to Covid

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk to attend Rishi Sunak’s AI safety summit in Bletchley Park

Attendance of X owner is a boost for the event, which has been snubbed by Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron

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Suella Braverman brands pro-Palestine rallies 'hate marches'

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said the hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets in support of Palestine were taking part in…

The Independent UK

Dominic Cummings ‘was most empowered chief of staff Downing Street has seen’

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Gap in Covid communications to Johnson coincided with half-term, inquiry hears

A former top aide also faced questions about why he had turned on the ‘disappearing message function’ on a high-level WhatsApp group in April 2021.

The Independent UK

Chant ‘from the river to the sea’ deeply offensive to many, says Downing Street

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response.

The Independent UK

Downing Street denies AI summit being snubbed by world leaders

US President Joe Biden is among international leaders not expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s gathering at Bletchley Park.

The Independent UK

Watch live: Boris Johnson’s former aides give evidence to Covid inquiry

Watch live as Boris Johnson's former aides give evidence to the Covid inquiry on Monday, 29 October.

The Independent UK

Covid Inquiry: Who is ‘Party Marty’ Martin Reynolds and what did he do?

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’

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