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UK Covid pandemic inquiry to open as victims' relatives condemn 'farce'

An inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicks off Tuesday with the investigation mired in controversy even before the first witness is called.

France 24

Tuesday briefing: A years-long inquiry into the Covid pandemic starts today – what will it find?

In today’s newsletter: A sprawling inquiry into the handling of the pandemic begins – this is what’s at stake

The Guardian - UK

First day of UK Covid-19 inquiry to begin with ‘difficult to watch’ video testimonies

First module of the inquiry will focus on the UK’s preparedness for a pandemic

The Independent UK

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‘What the hell went wrong?’: bereaved hope for answers as Covid inquiry begins

Four people who lost loved ones recall the chaos of the response – and share why they think Britain was so unprepared

The Guardian - UK

What will the Covid inquiry look at – and when will we get answers?

Independent inquiry begins hearing evidence on Tuesday – but is not due to conclude until 2026

The Guardian - UK

With $1.4 billion investment, Texas hopes to sprint to the front of the microchip manufacturing race

Microchips are increasingly present in every day life, from phones and laptops to cars and washing machines. Gov. Greg Abbott approved last week a stimulus package in an effort to shore up the supply chain after the pandemic’s disruptions.

The Texas Tribune

Voices of those who suffered most to be heard as Covid inquiry begins

The first module of the inquiry will focus on the UK’s preparedness for a pandemic.

The Independent UK

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Language learning in Northern Ireland ‘slowly recovering from pandemic’ – report

Research by the British Council found that the decline in language learning at post-primary schools is plateauing.

The Independent UK

Kate Beckinsale ‘heart broken’ after her legendary cat Clive dies

Clive became a hit on social media during the Covid pandemic

Evening Standard

Gov. Greg Abbott says he won’t renew his COVID-19 disaster declaration later this week

Texas appears to be the last state with a broad pandemic declaration, which was begun in 2020, still in place.

The Texas Tribune

A silver lining from the pandemic: how lockdowns helped kids learn the languages their parents speak

None of us is a stranger to the downsides of the pandemic. For families with kids, kindergartens and schools closed during the lockdown, and parents had to manage schooling and working from home.

The Conversation

Covid-19 Inquiry: What is happening this week and why it matters

More than three years on from the first lockdown, the Inquiry will carry out the first in-depth investigation into what happened during the Covid crisis, which led to more than 227,000 deaths in the UK

Daily Mirror

UK Covid inquiry to hold first public hearing amid continuing row over evidence

The investigation is split into six modules, with public hearings expected to last until 2026

Evening Standard

Child obesity rates soar with up to 9,000 in hospital - and Covid lockdown is to blame

Data shows worrying increase in hospitalisations with a secondary diagnosis of obesity, and experts say the surge is a knock-on effect of the pandemic

Daily Mirror

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National threatens PGF cuts after damning Auditor-General report

The Auditor-General's office has delivered a stinging critique of the Government's provincial fund 'reset', saying the public and Parliament cannot have confidence its investments represent value for money.

The Guardian - UK

Minister refuses to back Hancock Covid claim of ‘protective ring’ for care homes

Helen Whately declines to endorse former health secretary’s 2020 assertion as pandemic public inquiry begins in earnest

Chronicle Live

Government's Covid pandemic messaging 'failed people with learning disabilities' says Gateshead MP

Liz Twist MP has slammed the Government's Covid-19 communications which she said "failed" disabled people.

The Texas Tribune

How Texas’ plan to curb school violence was knocked down by a pandemic and little oversight

Threat assessment teams were created to prevent the next school shooting. However, confusion surrounds how these teams operate and what they even do with a child exhibiting threatening behavior.

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The Guardian - UK

Outrage at jail sentence for woman who took abortion pills later than UK limit

Mitigation plea signed by medical groups was sent to judge, while BPAS chief executive said sentence was ‘shocking and appalling’

The Conversation

HIV care for migrant women in South Africa: the gaps and 5 steps towards offering better services

Around 8.45 million people in South Africa live with HIV – an estimated 13.9% of the population. Of South African women aged 15-49, approximately 24% are HIV positive.

The Guardian - US

Dirty planes and high prices: US workers and passengers expect further misery as air travel rebounds

Employees complain about pay and conditions, travelers say prices are too high and service is poor – why is airline travel so bad?

The Independent UK

The Great Grift: Five things to know about how COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding; another $123 billion was wasted or misspent

The Independent UK

The Great Grift: How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding; another $123 billion was wasted or misspent

Bangkok Post

The eternal joust over rate hikes

Some industry leaders are concerned about higher interest rates affecting businesses, especially small ones, in addition to weakening the purchasing power of homebuyers.

360info

Interactive: Trust in the police around the world

Trust in police forces varies enormously around the world. In many countries, trust has slipped since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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