The Latest Breaking News from Pandemic

UK economy larger than thought, updated 2023 GDP figures confirm, with Q1 revised upwards

The ONS had already revised the UK’s GDP for 2021 dramatically upwards, so an unchanged growth rate means a larger economy than first thought

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023

Rishi Sunak set to preside over biggest tax-raising parliament on record, say experts

By the time of the next general election, taxes will likely have risen to around 37% of national income, according to analysis by the IFS

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023

Millions take to China's railways, roads, air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID

Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

‘Wear a seatbelt’ plea after road deaths increase by 10 per cent

1,711 people died on British roads in 2022 as collisions returned to pre-pandemic levels

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Mistakes that can cause poisoning due to hand sanitizer, kids to be extra careful

A study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), conducted in 2022, found an 8-fold increase in poisoning due to hand sanitizers during the lockdown period. There is no doubt that the use of hand sanitizers increased during the lockdown period which was imposed to contain…

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Now Sunak blames Covid for failing railways – as he refuses 12 times to say if HS2 will be scrapped

The PM said Covid-19 caused everyone to ‘stop travelling on the rail network’, which has made running train services ‘very difficult’ - as he suggested fixing potholes was ‘priority number one’

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

London leavers: ‘a rent rise convinced us to leave Battersea and become digital nomads all over the world’

When their landlord put their Battersea rent up to £2,100 a month this couple decided to pack up and leave London behind for a life of travel

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

What is ‘Disease X’ and why are experts worried?

Researchers are monitoring for the agent that could cause the next pandemic, known as ‘Disease X’

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Gabor Maté claims trauma contributes to everything: from cancer to ADHD. But what does the evidence say?

Our health consumes a growing share of our economy and our attention, but we are not in great shape. Even as a ruinous pandemic subsides, epidemics of chronic disease, obesity, addiction and mental illness continue. Systems of care strain to cope and many of us engage in an anxious and…

The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023

Cornell University agrees to pay $3m settlement for virtual learning during the pandemic

‘The University and Plaintiffs have agreed that the University will pay $3,000,000 into a Settlement Fund to resolve the Action,’ a notice read

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023