How the NHS ‘teetered on brink of total collapse’ at height of Covid pandemic IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 19
Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry The coronavirus probe has published its report on the NHS during the crisis. Evening Standard · Mar 19
Government’s ‘stay at home’ messaging may have cost thousands of lives, Covid inquiry finds NHS survived the pandemic ‘but only just’, inquiry chair concludes after probe’s latest damning assessment The Independent UK · Mar 19
NHS was ‘on brink of collapse’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry finds Heather Hallett says ‘superhuman’ efforts of workers were at times the only reason health service survived The Guardian - UK · Mar 19
Covid-19 inquiry latest: Healthcare system was ‘on brink of collapse’ and NHS ‘only just’ coped in pandemic Report finds some people did not seek treatment for life-threatening conditions The Independent UK · Mar 19
Covid-19 pandemic probe to set out impact on NHS and patients The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is set to publish insights on how the healthcare system in Britain coped in the face of the virus. The Independent UK · Mar 19
More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds A new study says the early U.S. COVID-19 death toll is much higher than official counts, and that there were disparities in which deaths were missing from those tallies The Independent UK · Mar 18
NHS can’t cope with another pandemic, top doctors warn as harrowing impact of Covid-19 to be laid bare Exclusive: Health leaders warn overrun emergency departments, an explosion of corridor care and soaring waiting lists mean hospitals are in a much worse position than they were before Covid hit The Independent UK · Mar 18
IRS Pandemic Tax Refund — New Legal Twist Could Put Money Back In Your Pocket A recent court ruling could mean millions are eligible for tax refunds on penalties paid during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to check your eligibility and claim your refund. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
"She looks happy, but you see a little fear and uncertainty behind her eyes." How a wedding, a shocked Simon Cowell and an iconic horror movie helped a viral pandemic metal video become a modern classic Spiritbox were already on the way to becoming modern metal stars, but their brilliant Holy Roller video sealed the deal Metal Hammer · Mar 17
IRS may owe you a tax refund from the Covid pandemic — check to see if you’re eligible ‘Recent court decisions have created a significant, and largely overlooked, opportunity to secure substantial refunds,’ tax experts say The Independent UK · Mar 17
Argentina formally exits WHO, following US withdrawal earlier this year Argentina has officially exited the World Health Organization, following a year-long announcement by President Javier Milei's administration. Citing the WHO's alleged mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic and political motivations over science, Buenos Aires has completed its withdrawal. This move mirrors the United States' earlier departure and raises concerns about global… The Times of India · Mar 17
From AI Mega-Spend to Tax Cash Flood—Nasdaq's Hidden Tailwinds Nasdaq's done riding pure hype. We're shifting to real, durable fundamentals. Fed policy is in that sweet neutral zone—liquid enough, not overheating. Fiscal juice from OBBBA is flooding corps & consumers with cash (think pandemic stimulus speed). And AI infrastructure? $500–650B pouring into data centers & compute THIS YEAR alone.… Barchart · Mar 16
IRS Refund Alert: Court Ruling Opens Door for Pandemic-Era Tax Refunds Until 2026 A recent court decision may allow millions of Americans to claim IRS refunds for penalties and interest charged during the pandemic. Learn how to check your eligibility and file a claim before the 2026 deadline. International Business Times UK · Mar 16
Evening Standard · Mar 16 Britain's biggest car park operator NCP crashes into administration The 95 year old Japanese owned company has been making losses since the pandemic and cannot meets its “financial obligations”
Saving Advice · Mar 16 Sunbelt Slowdown: Why Florida and Texas Are Seeing a Sharp Drop in New Arrivals For decades, Florida and Texas have been magnets for Americans seeking sunshine, lower taxes, and more affordable living. During the pandemic, especially, millions of people...
GOBankingRates · Mar 16 Here’s How Credit Scores Have Changed Over the Past 5 Years — and What It Means for Your Money The average credit score in the U.S. rose during the pandemic, then slipped as debt and missed payments grew. Find out what it means for borrowing today.
Fortune · Mar 16 Airbnb’s CFO on the $250 million pandemic decision to protect brand trust When the pandemic upended Airbnb’s business, it made an expensive bet that protecting trust would matter more than preserving near-term margins.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 12 Beyond Digital: The Real Reason U.S. Bank is Shuttering 40 Locations in 17 States The sound of an ATM beeping might be one of the last reminders that a physical bank branch exists in some neighborhoods. U.S. Bank is about to make that sound even rarer for customers in 17 states, shuttering 40 branches soon. The closures are more than a simple cost-cutting measure;…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 12 UK government axes flagship global health project Programme which supports schemes in six African countries was previously hailed as vital protection for Britain against future pandemics
The Conversation · Mar 12 Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children Childhood poverty in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in history in 2021. The fall was largely due to the expanded child tax credit and other COVID-19 pandemic supports that put cash directly in the hands of parents and lifted millions of children out of poverty.
The Conversation · Mar 12 We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming In the three decades between 1993 and 2024, measles in the U.S. was relatively rare – a few hundred cases each year, at most. But suddenly, the disease has become so entrenched in American life that it sometimes fails to make headlines when a new outbreak erupts.
Times Pets · Mar 12 India’s Pet Boom: Why More Indians Are Opening Their Homes and Hearts to Pets Over the last decade, something beautiful has been happening in Indian homes. More families are welcoming pets not just as animals but as members of the family. From busy metro cities to smaller towns, the sight of dogs going on evening walks or cats curling up on balconies has become…
Euronews · Mar 12 BMW profits fall 11.5% to pandemic-era low after tariffs and China slump BMW's operating profit fell 11.5% to €10.2 billion in 2025 — its lowest since the Covid pandemic — as tariffs and a China sales slump dragged the automotive segment's margin down to 5.3%.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11 For many of us, the Covid pandemic still isn’t over Brief letters: Long Covid | Mother’s advice | Newspaper influence | Measuring Manhattan | Scuba diving