UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels It is too early to know whether the latest figures represent the start of a new upwards trend. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
Pensioner bitten to death by monkey after macaque breaks into his home Rogue macaques have been terrorising parts of Thailand since the pandemic The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
School reopenings during Covid linked to improved child mental health Nine months after a school reopened, a child’s likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental health condition plummeted by 43%, say researchers The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
The UK’s aid cuts have consequences for our security COMMENT: One of the biggest risks to Britain's security in the past five years was the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning the structures for controlling and addressing risks to global health are critical, writes Olivia O’Sullivan The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
The European Gambling Market Exceeds €120+ Billion GGR: How the Revenue Structure of Online and Offline Casinos Is Changing The total Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of the European gambling market has surpassed €120 billion, and this figure now resembles less a niche industry and more a major segment of the digital economy. GGR does not represent betting turnover, but rather the difference between the amount wagered by players and… inkl · Dec 9, 2025
Lawyers argue agreement made during pandemic should shield Georgia man from execution Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Cyberbullying among children rises in all European countries: Which are suffering the most? Euronews Next takes a close look at rising cyberbullying among adolescents across Europe. Experts explain why rates differ between countries, why cases increased during the pandemic, and how family structure plays a role. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
The UK’s food supply is more fragile than you might think – here’s why it should be a national priority If you walked into a supermarket during a supply hiccup, storm, fuel protest, or even the early days of the COVID pandemic, you will remember the sight of empty shelves. For most people in the UK, these moments are surprising, even unsettling, precisely because they are rare. We are a… The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025
Planning for any future pandemic must include impact on economy – Diane Dodds The former Stormont economy minister made the comments to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Extremists could use AI to make bioweapons capable of sparking future pandemics, tech experts warn Existing and emerging AI tools could technically be used to create a bioweapon capable of starting a pandemic, experts said. Euronews · Dec 3, 2025
Conservative Moms Claim: Ultra-Processed Foods Are Part of a Liberal Plot to Poison Us From vaccine scepticism to gender debates, discover how figures like Allie Beth Stuckey and Alex Clark are framing politics as spiritual warfare in a post-pandemic world. International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025
Covid Inquiry costs UK taxpayers £100million in Government responses alone More than half of the figure has been spent on legal fees, including bringing in external lawyers Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
From vaccines to gender: How Christian 'momfluencers' are reshaping the American right In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many American mothers lost faith in the institutions that once shaped their lives The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
UK government plans to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear a court backlog The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure. Euronews · Dec 2, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 HIV ‘vaccine’ will reach just 7% of people needed to end Aids pandemic The figure comes as the UN reports a ‘devastating’ collapse of HIV prevention services around the world
Reason · Dec 1, 2025 Chicago Is the Latest Example of How Public School Spending Doesn't Prioritize Students Misused pandemic funds, luxury travel, and declining achievement reveal a crisis of priorities—one only school choice can fix.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 ‘Foolish’ government cuts could take Aids pandemic back to 1980s, warns former cabinet minister Funding cuts risk sending progress back decades, Lord Smith tells a gathering of campaigners organised by The Independent – but there is still hope of ending the pandemic by 2030 if investment is made in new drugs
The Guardian - AU · Nov 30, 2025 Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful Researchers now describe it as both historical phenomenon and public health model. Its success was remarkable
Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025 'Zoom Rooms Are More Than Just An Ikea Desk and Chair' — How Virtual Meetings Are Shaping Home Design Six years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how and where Americans work, Zoom rooms are among the most sought-after amenities for homebuyers who are prioritizing dedicated professional spaces for virtual communication, according to the New York Post.
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2025 Homes are languishing on the market and forcing sellers to reduce prices as housing market cools from red-hot pandemic More than half of the homes sold in 2025 had at least one price cut before its sale, according to a report
The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025 What five years of evidence on hybrid working tells us about the future of employment The COVID pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid working practices across the world. It also provided evidence that these approaches could work for a wide variety of jobs.
International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025 The Next Pandemic? Bird Flu 'H5' Seen As Bigger Threat Than Covid-19 Experts warn the H5 bird flu strain could spark a pandemic more severe than Covid-19 as global surveillance intensifies amid rising concerns. Find out what happened.
Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025 Anthony Fauci Under Fresh Fire As FDA Chief Makary Argues COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Was 'Massive Cover-Up:' 'It's A No Brainer...' The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top official ignited fresh debate on Wednesday by accusing Dr Anthony Fauci on the “Pod Force One” podcast of suppressing early scrutiny of COVID-19’s origins, calling the alleged effort a “massive cover-up” during the first months of the pandemic.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Trump could secure his legacy by ending health pandemic, says music icon IN FULL
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 AI could push up the RBA's neutral interest rate level A Reserve Bank official says the neutral rate may have increased since the pandemic, which would limit how far rates could be cut without adding to inflation.