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Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson 'fairly confident' medical experts knew about Eat Out to Help Out

The former prime minister says the scheme was 'pretty well publicised' and must have been discussed in meetings before launching

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak faces grilling at Covid inquiry next week

PM will be under huge scrutiny over his ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme at Monday hearing

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak to face Covid-19 inquiry questioning on Monday

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be challenged about his actions as chancellor at the height of the pandemic

Evening Standard

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Stretched NHS even less ready to cope with a new pandemic, scientists warn

With Covid-19 facilities being dismantled and an inquiry starting late, the nation’s ability to react quickly to future health threats has been lost, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Chief scientific adviser to appear before pandemic inquiry

It comes after it emerged that Professor Dame Angela McLean is said to have referred to Rishi Sunak as ‘Dr Death’.

The Independent UK

UK Covid inquiry reaches week of potentially damning testimony

Dominic Cummings will testify, plus senior aides and civil servants known to the public because of illicit parties

The Guardian - UK

Worst of Westminster: Bowie downplays Tory losses as Cameron crosses floor

Good evening! The UK Parliament returned from the conference season break this week and, by the end of it, the Tories had lost two of their MPs and…

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Rishi Sunak named 'Dr Death' by government advisers during pandemic, inquiry told

Government advisers referred to Rishi Sunak as “Dr Death” during the pandemic, WhatsApp messages shown to the Covid-19 Inquiry have revealed...

The National (Scotland)

Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid inquiry told

WhatsApp messages between epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds and Professor Dame Angela McLean were shared at Thursday’s hearing.

The Independent UK

Science adviser referred to Rishi Sunak as ‘Dr Death’, Covid inquiry hears

Comment by Dame Angela McLean in message during meeting was apparently in reference to ‘eat out to help out’ scheme

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak was branded ‘Dr Death’ by top government scientist in secret Covid WhatsApp messages

Deputy chief scientific adviser’s disparaging WhatsApp messages shown to inquiry

The Independent UK

Neil Ferguson denies stepping over the line when advising Government in pandemic

The Covid inquiry is hearing from scientists who advised the Government throughout 2020 and 2021.

The Independent UK

Communication with ministers was poor, scientist tells UK Covid inquiry

Prof Neil Ferguson says advisory committee did not know what was being planned or thought about by government

The Guardian - UK

Covid testing to be scaled up in England as winter pressure on NHS draws near

A new variant and waning immunity mean surveillance that had been wound down since pandemic will be increased

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The Guardian - UK

Sunak under fire as ‘stupid’ Eat Out to Help Out scheme to be focus of Covid inquiry

Leading scientist attacks prime minister as criticism mounts of government approach to science during the crisis

Evening Standard

Covid and the capital: how London plans to live with the virus this winter

Covid cases are rising as winter hits, and experts predicting a “twindemic” of the virus and flu are encouraging extra vigilance. Katie Strick reports on how Londoners are tackling the situation

The Independent UK

Covid: Urgent call to update vaccines to target variants as cases rise to near-record levels

The case is growing to tweak the jabs to target more tranmissible Omicron variants, experts say

The Guardian - UK

Coronavirus and summer travel: how to stay safe on holiday

With infection rates rising again in the UK, should you test before you fly – and do you need a mask?

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The Independent UK

Covid cases spreading in UK as sufferers ‘are confusing milder symptoms for hay fever’

Hayfever symptoms overlap with milder signs of coronavirus

Daily Mirror

People 'mistaking Covid symptoms for hayfever' as hospital cases soar 30% in a week

High pollen levels mean those suffering with sneezing, a sore throat and a runny nose are more likely to assume it is the result of allergies

Daily Mirror

Covid is 'drain' on NHS as hospitalisations rise by 30% in a week, SAGE scientist says

Today Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Government's SAGE committee, told The Mirror that the virus continues to be a "drain" on the NHS and said research is needed on how best to protect the most vulnerable

The Independent UK

UK monkeypox outbreak ‘won’t be easy to stamp out’ and could last for months, leading scientist warns

‘A lot of work’ required to bring spread of infections under control, says Professor John Edmunds

The Guardian - UK

Covid cases and hospital admissions rising in England, data suggests

Increase in infections to estimated one in 25 people follows similar trend in Scotland

The Independent UK

Attacks against Covid modellers undermine future pandemic response, say Sage scientists

Exclusive: Members of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling hit back at critics and warn against dangers of eroding public trust in science

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