The Latest Breaking News from Hallett

Covid inquiry demands Tory ministers hand over WhatsApp messages

Public inquiry chair says she wants ‘all relevant WhatsApp messages’ from pandemic

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Covid inquiry should look at ‘perilous state’ of NI health service pre-pandemic

Families for some of those who died in the pandemic claim they were essentially victims of a system that was already ‘near collapse’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Covid inquiry under fire for giving Wales and Northern Ireland three weeks each

Scheduling makes Wales hearing look like ‘poorer relative’, say unions, while NI families say at least six weeks is needed

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2023

As Matt Hancock faces more TV trials, his constituents face real-world problems

Councillors in the largest town in the former health secretary’s West Suffolk constituency have already called for his resignation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

Government to spend over £35million on Covid inquiry defence lawyers

Bereaved family representatives urge inquiry chairman to ensure 'those who are never going to have the same resources as those in power' are heard

Wales Online · Nov 6, 2022

Legacy of powersharing vacuum before Covid hit ‘will be examined by UK inquiry’

Wednesday’s preliminary hearing in London marked the beginning of the Northern Ireland-focused module of the UK-wide inquiry.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

UK Covid inquiry chair admits she can't look at 'every issue' relating to Wales

'Whatever happens, we will try to ensure that we cover all the most significant and important issues,' said inquiry chair Baroness Hallett

Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

Worrying words from Covid-19 inquiry chair

Letters: John Beer on Lady Hallett’s remark about bereaved families who feel ‘marginalised’ by the inquiry and Suzi Reed on how her family of four all endured loss

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2022

Covid-19 public inquiry opens amid anger from bereaved over testimony

Chair Lady Hallett tells families upset their evidence will not be heard directly that they will be ‘at the heart’ of hearing

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022

Covid inquiry begins as families fear testimony won’t be heard

Bereaved families are set to attend the first in-person hearing of the coronavirus inquiry on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022