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Inquiry finds Britain was ill-prepared for COVID-19 pandemic and failed its citizens

An inquiry into the U.K. government's response to COVID-19 found it was ill-prepared for a pandemic and serious errors in planning failed its citizens

The Independent UK

Sunak government loses court battle to keep Boris’ Covid WhatsApps secret

‘Humiliating defeat’ for government, as High Court rules in favour of Covid inquiry chair

The Independent UK

First day of UK Covid-19 inquiry to begin with ‘difficult to watch’ video testimonies

First module of the inquiry will focus on the UK’s preparedness for a pandemic

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Voices of those who suffered most to be heard as Covid inquiry begins

The first module of the inquiry will focus on the UK’s preparedness for a pandemic.

The Independent UK

Refusal to hand over Covid WhatsApps based on ‘spurious nonsense’, top Tory MP says

Ministrs claim certain messages are ‘unambiguously irrelevant’ to Baroness Hallett’s inquiry

The Independent UK

Covid inquiry chair ‘may have to quit’ if denied access to Johnson WhatsApps

Lawyer for bereaved families says Heather Hallett would be unable to do job if government blocks release

The Guardian - UK

Covid Inquiry chair 'could be forced to quit' if ministers win WhatsApp legal battle

Elkan Abrahamson, a lawyer representing bereaved families, said the 'existential struggle' could leave Inquiry chair Baroness Heather Hallett with no choice but to step down if the Government wins its legal battle over disclosure of evidence

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Covid inquiry chairwoman’s resignation ‘logical response’ if she loses WhatsApp fight

The issue is ‘a power struggle between politicians and the inquiry they’ve set up’ rather than a legal fight around privacy, a solicitor said.

Evening Standard

Inquiry chairwoman’s resignation ‘logical response’ if she loses WhatsApp fight

The issue is ‘a power struggle between politicians and the inquiry they’ve set up’ rather than a legal fight around privacy, a solicitor said.

The Independent UK

Sunak WhatsApp ‘mistake’ has given Boris an opportunity, warns ex-No 10 chief

Former PM ‘enjoying making life more awkward for Sunak’, says senior Tory Lord Barwell

The Independent UK

City restaurant owner finds ‘hope’ after incurable cancer diagnosis

Elaine Kinsella was diagnosed with multiple myeloma - a cancer she was warned that "comes and goes"

Liverpool Echo

Dominic Raab 'should take wool out of ears' over public advocate plans

The ECHO spoke with shadow justice secretary Steve Reed after the government announced its Independent Public Advocate plans

Liverpool Echo

‘More to do to heal Hillsborough wounds’ says Raab as he unveils advocate plan

The Justice Secretary said preparatory work to establish the independent public advocate is ‘well under way’.

The Independent UK

Justice Secretary offers to meet Hillsborough families

Dominic Raab said the Government would be establishing an Independent Public Advocate to support those affected by major disasters.

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Home Secretary urged to respond to Hillsborough families

Earlier this week, the Home Office said it had established an independent review.

Liverpool Echo

Hillsborough lawyer to receive Liverpool's highest honour

Elkan Abrahamson has been fighting for justice for decades

The Independent UK

Bereaved families demand ‘core’ role in UK Covid inquiry as ‘investigative’ phase begins

‘We need to have the right to challenge the government’: the next stage of the inquiry kicks off on Thursday

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