Gang ferried drugs using ‘thank you NHS’ van during lockdown They even used a ‘Thank You NHS’ van to transport the heroine and cocaine across the West Midlands The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
Tom Cruise says Mission Impossible release is a 'beautiful moment' after filming issues The seventh instalment of Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible franchise was hit with issues during production as filming preparation was halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
More than 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in the spring of 2023 due to the end of pandemic policies – and paperwork problems At least 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in April, May and the first three weeks of June 2023, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit that tracks health data. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2023
Gen Z enters the housing market, despite economic difficulties Despite economic hardships and coming of age during the pandemic, young adults have begun to purchase homes. Axios · Jun 23, 2023
More people died in UK during Covid than in many other countries in world Between March 2020 and February 2023, the number of people dying from all causes was 5% higher than in the years before the Covid crisis struck, with ONS figures showing176,083 more people died than normal in England and Wales Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
Inside Covid Inquiry Week Two - blame, denials, heckles, Tory cuts and tears Politicians, top scientists and medics have given evidence to the Covid Inquiry so far, as it kicked off its investigation with a focus on how well the UK was prepared for the arrival of the virus Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023
Brickbat: Guests from Hell San Francisco officials have agreed to pay up to $19.5 million to the owners of Hotel Whitcomb to pay for damages caused by homeless people housed there as part of the city's emergency shelter program during the COVID-19 pandemic. All told, officials say they expect to pay out some $26… Reason · Jun 23, 2023
I watched Cameron and Osborne at the Covid inquiry. They are still in denial about the damage they inflicted on Britain No matter how they squirm, the link between austerity and Britain’s pandemic outcomes is undeniable, writes Andy Beckett The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023
The ‘Extend and Pretend’ Real Estate Strategy Is Running Out of Time Higher interest rates and soaring vacancies have brought the commercial property industry to the brink. Businessweek · Jun 23, 2023
Preventing and addressing violence in schools: 4 priorities as educators plan for next year Farewell to another school year. In Ontario, after a return to full activities with academics, clubs and teams after pandemic shutdowns, it seems that schools were constantly in the news for negative reasons. The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023
How Boeing’s CEO moved the company forward in the face of multiple crises Dave Calhoun details the steps he took to get Boeing back to everyday business after the Max crashes and the pandemic. Fortune · Jun 22, 2023
Technology remains at the heart of the hajj The hajj – the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which Muslims are expected to make once in their lives if they are able – is expected to begin June 26 and last for five days. In 2023, approximately 2 million pilgrims will participate, close to the annual numbers… The Conversation · Jun 22, 2023
Rise in abortions in England and Wales linked to cost of living crisis, say experts Steep rise in first half of 2022 was driven by financial uncertainty caused by Covid pandemic, figures suggest The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023
The U.S. federal government relaxed online drug prescription rules during the pandemic. Now it wants to rein them in Supporters say the proposed rules would increase access to health care and help prevent medication misuse. Fortune · Jun 22, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Chris Whitty tells Tories to invest in NHS to protect against future pandemics England’s Chief Medical Officer appeared at the Covid Inquiry and rejected evidence from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt the previous day which blamed a focus on planning for a flu pandemic, rather than a coronavirus
Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023 Taylor Swift tickets: A look back at the singer's brief stint in Belfast during the pandemic Her vocals for the award-winning All Too Well 10-minute version were recorded in Belfast
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Chris Whitty: UK should have focused more on stopping Covid-type pandemic England’s chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry focus was more on dealing with consequences of pandemic
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 UK did not have ability to ‘scale up quickly’ to deal with pandemic – Whitty Sir Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance are giving evidence to the Covid inquiry on Thursday.
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Top Tory flees into WRONG pub when Mirror asks simple Partygate question Our reporter tracked down London mayoral hopeful Moz Hossain as it emerged three members of his campaign team attended the 'Jingle and Mingle' lockdown-busting bash in the Mirror's Partygate tape
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2023 Scientists discover TWO new coronaviruses hidden in bats sparking fresh pandemic fears Amid ongoing scientific debates around the origins of the Covid pandemic, one new paper out of China has discovered two new coronaviruses as they argue it naturally emerged and didn't leak from a lab
Belfast Live · Jun 22, 2023 Ulster University highlight 'huge increase' in alcohol and drug use during pandemic in NI Boredom was given as the main reason why people turned to drugs and alcohol.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Ocado shares soar on takeover rumours Largest shareholder says online supermarket should stay listed in UK after speculation Amazon among firms considering a bid
Wales Online · Jun 22, 2023 Huge fall in cancer diagnosis through the pandemic seen in new data for the first time There is a greater chance of survival if cancer is caught early, so any delay and pause in diagnosis caused by the pandemic very likely has had a huge impact on a person's ability to make a recovery from the disease.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023 London roars back as businesses renew call to scrap tourist tax London back from the pandemic with the return to offices, weekend leisure trips and soaring popularity of the Elizabeth line
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney to be quizzed on Covid pandemic handling NICOLA Sturgeon and John Swinney, the former first and deputy first ministers, are among the Scottish Government figures who will give evidence to…