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Voices: ‘We need leaders to lead’: Readers have their say on the UK’s delayed Covid pandemic response

YOUR VIEWS: Our community largely agreed with the Covid inquiry findings that Boris Johnson’s government was chaotic and poorly prepared, though many also stressed the broader context of conflicting scientific advice, years of underfunding, and systemic failings that compounded the crisis

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

Inseparable, sensuous and confident, the Kessler twins were pioneers of variety show culture

Alice and Ellen Kessler, who died by joint assisted suicide this week, entertained – and occasionally scandalised – Europe with their glitzy and subversive pop music and classically informed dance

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025

European Commission challenges Italy over 'golden power' on mergers

The European Commission has opened infringement proceedings against Italy for its use of the so-called 'golden power' rule, a new chapter in the story of the failed takeover of Banco BPM by UniCredit.

Euronews · Nov 21, 2025

Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

'As bad as Kwasi Kwarteng': Rachel Reeves' popularity hits record low in new poll days before Budget

The grim finding for the Chancellor comes despite the UK economy outpacing France, Germany and Italy

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

The 'Group of Death': What's the worst-possible World Cup draw for England and Scotland?

With 42 of the 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup now confirmed, we have a better idea of England and Scotland's potential group-stage opponents

FourFourTwo · Nov 20, 2025

World Cup playoff draw: Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland head to Italy, Ireland go to Prague

Wales and Northern Ireland will do battle for a place at the 2026 World Cup if they navigate playoff semi-finals of differing toughness in March

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025

2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2025

Italy beat Austria despite Jannik Sinner’s absence to move step closer to Davis Cup hat-trick

Italy are without top-10 players Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti but could still call on one of the strongest teams in this year’s Finals

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025