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Concern over Covid inquiry PR firms that worked for Government during pandemic

A barrister representing bereaved families said companies hired by the inquiry should declare any work that could be deemed a conflict of interest.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

3 Defense Stocks to Buy Amid Rising Global Tension

Despite supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic, the defense industry is expected to recover and witness significant growth in 2023, driven by new, advanced technologies, improved business models, and favorable government investments amid growing geopolitical tensions. Since Boeing (BA) is still struggling with supply chain issues and incurring…

StockNews.com · Feb 14, 2023

Covid inquiry told it must look at whether Tory austerity hampered readiness for pandemic

Pete Weatherby KC, representing the Covid Bereaved Families for Justice group, told a preliminary hearing today that he backs a call by the TUC for austerity to be looked at in the long-anticipated probe

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023

Deliveroo cuts 350 jobs as families rein in spending on takeaways

Demand boomed during the pandemic as restaurants closed but founder now admits "Our fixed cost base is too big"

Chronicle Live · Feb 14, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips fall just short of 8000, but index sets another closing record

The FTSE 100 index has moved to the brink of the 8000 threshold amid more signs of economic resilience.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

OAP Lanarkshire businessman pocketed £50,000 taxpayer backed loan for 'own benefit'

Thomas Whyte applied for the Bounce Back Loan intended to support businesses through the covid pandemic for his dormant company with just £203 in it's bank account.

Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2023

One in three women with female health conditions forced to wait three years for diagnosis

Exclusive: ‘The women I see have been waiting for a long time. They are clearly suffering physically and mentally. It is impacting their work life, their family life,’ consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology says

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

House GOP seeks Fauci testimony in probe of COVID-19 origins

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Monday began their promised scrutiny of the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, requesting testimony from Anthony Fauci and current Biden administration officials, along with classified briefings and documents from U.S. intelligence agencies.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

MLB makes extra-inning ‘ghost runner’ permanent

The rule was adopted as a pandemic measure for the 2020 season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 13, 2023

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023