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Ministers finally pledge new powers to stop families being denied care home visits

Since pandemic restrictions were eased relatives are still facing issues with visiting loved ones - an issue branded a 'dangerous hangover from Covid'

Daily Mirror

Eating disorders and self-harm rose among teenage girls during the pandemic – new UK study

Evidence tells us the COVID pandemic and measures put in place to contain the virus negatively affected the mental health of adolescents and young people in the UK and elsewhere. One review study published in August 2021 estimated that the global prevalence of children and adolescents with depression and anxiety…

The Conversation

UK could have avoided lockdown if better prepared, says Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor and former health secretary tells Covid inquiry Britain was too slow to test and isolate

The Guardian - UK

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UK Government Minister attacks Welsh Government for not having a Wales Covid inquiry

'If people aren't willing to accept and acknowledge a problem and instead, try and suppress any legitimate criticism I don't think you can ever get to the bottom of a problem and resolve it'

Wales Online

Dowden ‘reassured’ UK was in ‘pretty strong state of preparedness’ for pandemic

Mr Dowden, who was minister for the Cabinet Office from July 2019 to February 202, was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Qantas plummets in global rankings but shows signs of recovery

A prolonged post-pandemic recovery and staffing issues has seen Qantas drop in international airline rankings.

The New Daily

Restaurant owners hope outdoor dining changes the mindset of the West Side

Outdoor dining in Austin was relatively unheard of until the pandemic, thanks to efforts by the neighborhood chamber of commerce and the city’s Alfresco program.

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'I watched Litvinenko die and treated 7/7 victims but Covid pushed me to breaking point'

Dr Jim Down, consultant of critical care and anaesthesia, came to public prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic when BBC crews interviewed him

Daily Mirror

Former health minister defends VIP lane PPE procurement during pandemic

Lord Bethell said ‘making money is not a crime’ as he insisted the Government ‘did everything that we could to get what was needed’.

The Independent UK

Watch live as Dowden and Hunt give evidence on pandemic preparation to Covid inquiry

Watch live as Oliver Dowden and Jeremy Hunt give evidence to the UK’s Covid inquiry on Wednesday 21 June.

The Independent UK

Lockdown ‘damaged young’, says former chief medical officer at Covid inquiry

‘In pre-school, they haven’t learned how to socialise... they haven’t learned how to read in school’

Evening Standard

Reserve Bank says Newcastle labour market 'tight', but it may not last long

Deputy governor Michele Bullock told a Newcastle industry lunch that unemployment would rise to help control inflation.

Newcastle Herald

'Postcode lottery' as number of teenage girls with eating disorders soars

There are also concerns about a rise in self-harm

Nottingham Post

'Postcode lottery' amid big rise in number of teen girls with eating disorders

There are also concerns about a rise in self-harm

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

Alarm raised over ‘worsening’ access to vital NHS care as improvement remains a challenge

National Audit Office warned that improving services could be a ‘significant challenge’

The Independent UK

Math scores plunge for 13-year-olds as pandemic setbacks persist

Math and reading scores among America’s 13-year-olds fell to their lowest levels in decades, with math scores plunging by the largest margin ever recorded

The Conversation

COVID didn't change internal migration as much as claimed, new ABS data show

At its height, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted well-established patterns of migration within Australia. Reports of a regional renaissance suggested city dwellers were moving to regional areas in droves. The governments of Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory were also keen to promote new migration flows to reverse long-standing declines…

The New Daily

Pandemic-level growth rates highlight economic ills

Australia is on track for two years of below-trend economic growth that may be even weaker than first feared.

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Tribune News Service

Federal student loan repayments to resume in fall after 3-year pause

After a three-year pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal student loan payments are expected to restart this fall.

The Independent UK

Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab slashes 1,000 jobs in biggest layoff since pandemic

Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab Holdings said it is cutting over 1,000 jobs or 11% of its workforce to cut costs and keep the company competitive, in its biggest round of job cuts since the pandemic

Zenger

Air Pollution Worsens COVID-19, Even At Low Levels, New Study Finds

Exposure to air pollution increased hospital stays and risk of death, equivalent to being a decade older, research shows.

Zenger

Eating Disorders And Self-Harm Soared Among Teen Girls During Pandemic

Lockdowns and social media pressure may have worsened mental health, says study

The Guardian - UK

Tutoring not a long-term plan to help English pupils catch up, say teachers

School leaders are considering dropping out of the government’s post-pandemic scheme as it prepares to cut funding

The Independent UK

Alarm sounded over ‘worsening’ access to NHS care when people need it most

The National Audit Office warned that improving services could be a ‘significant challenge’.

The Independent UK

Number of teenage girls with eating disorders has soared, experts warn

Researchers examined the number of eating disorders before and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

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