Coronavirus public inquiry15 Dec 2025Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak saysThe former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.15 Dec 20253 Dec 2025What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.3 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiryBBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.3 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Covid wall 'bridges accountability with grief'The half-mile stretch of red hearts along the South Bank will be preserved as a permanent memorial.25 Nov 202524 Nov 2025DUP leader criticises Covid Inquiry chair after damning reportRobinson said Baroness Hallett did not put enough weight on how NI parties have to work within a mandatory power-sharing coalition.24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staffBusiness owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs24 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' cultureThe ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.21 Nov 202521 Nov 2025NI now better prepared for another pandemic, says O'NeillThe UK Covid-19 Inquiry found decision making in Northern Ireland "was chaotic, and infected by political machination".21 Nov 202521 Nov 2025Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.21 Nov 2025...
