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Boris Johnson Admits UK Planned Mass School Closures at Start of Covid Crisis

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits the UK government considered large-scale school closures at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but faces conflicting evidence on when-and-how planning occurred.

International Business Times UK

Boris Johnson rejects claim his government did not prepare for pandemic school closures

Former PM tells Covid inquiry that children were ‘paying a huge, huge price to protect the rest of society’

The Guardian - UK

Hospital slammed after using coffee shop as emergency hospital ward: ‘It’s appalling’

The Health Secretary criticised William Harvey Hospital in Kent after patients were treated in beds which had been moved to a cafe to cope with rising demand

The Independent UK

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Covid jab sparks immune response to fight cancer, study finds

Discovery could be ‘significant step’ towards universal cancer vaccine

The Independent UK

Frustrated Boris Johnson loses his cool at Covid inquiry: ‘You try!’

Boris Johnson appeared to get annoyed when giving evidence to the Covid inquiry on Tuesday (21 October), telling the panel his job “wasn’t easy”.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson admits his government’s Covid rules went ‘too far’ for children

The former prime minister said closing schools during the pandemic was a ‘nightmare’ scenario

The Independent UK

Johnson insists there had been planning for Covid school closures

The former prime minister is giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Evening Standard

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Covid inquiry as it happened: children paid ‘huge price’ to protect rest of society in pandemic, says Johnson

Former prime minister grilled over pandemic’s impact on young people and says he wishes ‘another solution’ could have been found over school closures

The Guardian - UK

Jenrick accused of being ‘anti-British’ after saying he would ‘probably’ ban burqa – as it happened

Labour MP condemns shadow justice secretary’s assertion there is a ‘strong argument’ in favour of ban

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson quizzed at Covid-19 inquiry over pandemic's impact on children

The former Prime Minister is giving evidence on the impact of his decisions on children and education during the pandemic

Evening Standard

Business news live - Government borrowing in September hit highest level since Covid

Stock market news plus latest business and personal finance updates from Tuesday

The Independent UK

NZ’s government wants tourism to drive economic growth – but how will it deal with aviation emissions?

Following a brief dip during the COVID pandemic, aviation is back in a growth phase.

The Conversation

Government could have been ‘more liberal’ on outdoor time during Covid – Whitty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty was being asked about the impact of the pandemic on children and young people.

The Independent UK

Herald Sun Tour cancelled once again after latest comeback attempt

Organisers cite "challenged environment for sponsorship and business" as reason for cancellation

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The Guardian - US

Portlanders mock Trump for calling their city ‘war-ravaged’. But they’re clear-eyed about its problems

Like many American cities, Portland has been struggling to combat rising unaffordability and homelessness

The Guardian - US

Mental Health Is Real Wealth: how Black men prioritize healing in a Los Angeles community

The bi-monthly group gives Black men a safe space to share, reflect and support each other

MusicRadar

“Each of our albums had a synth that really excited us. The first was a Prophet ‘08, the second was the MS-20, and this time the Moog Matriarch is on every track”: Maribou State on Hallucinating Love

On their third LP, Hallucinating Love, Maribou State return with a revitalized sound after battling mental health issues

The Independent UK

Voices: ‘Discarded like a used tissue’: Readers on how ageism is forcing over-50s out of work

YOUR VIEWS: Readers shared stories of being pushed out of work in their fifties and sixties, describing age discrimination, financial hardship and wasted experience in a labour market that still undervalues older workers

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What Does “Porch Pickup” Mean — and How It Changed Buying & Selling

Selling items online is one of the easiest ways to declutter and earn extra cash. But for many people, the most awkward part is arranging the actual handoff—especially after COVID-19 changed how comfortable we feel with in-person exchanges. That’s where porch pickup comes in. This simple, contact-free method makes it…

The Conversation

Our research shows COVID-19 made people appreciate street cleaners more – but it also made their lives harder

In the early days of the pandemic, “solidarity” became a buzzword. As COVID-19 appeared to directly threaten us all, the UK celebrated its key workers who were keeping the country running.

The Conversation

Canada still lacks universal paid sick leave — and that’s a public health problem as we approach flu season

As Canadians head into another flu and COVID season, many workers still face an impossible choice if they fall ill: stay home and lose pay, or clock in sick and risk spreading illness. This is more than an individual dilemma; it’s a predictable public health failure — one the government…

Evening Standard

PPE Medpro fails to meet deadline to repay Government almost £122m after ruling

Mrs Justice Cockerill previously ruled that PPE Medpro had breached a contract for millions of surgical gowns during the coronavirus pandemic.

Benzinga

Abbott Tightens Annual Sales Forecast As Q3 Sales Miss Expectations

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) stock fell after the company reported muted sales in the third quarter and narrowed fiscal 2025 guidance.

The Conversation

Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength

Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It’s one thing to believe false information, but another to actively stick with something that’s obviously wrong.

The Independent UK

Is it the new strain of Covid or a cold?

If you are feeling under the weather, here is some expert advice to help you figure out whether you have Covid or a seasonal cold…

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