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‘Plain wrong’ to say WhatsApp was used for big Covid decisions, Bethell insists

Group members reportedly included then-prime minister Boris Johnson, former health secretary Matt Hancock and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case.

The Independent UK

Government WhatsApps about ‘frothy’ coffee orders, not major decisions, former health minister claims

The existence of three key group chats comes ahead of the first hearings of the official inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic

The Independent UK

Covid WhatsApps used for coffee orders not big decisions, says ex-health minister

James Bethell says he supports legal challenge against inquiry’s demand for unredacted Johnson messages

The Guardian - UK

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Covid Inquiry: What you need to know with first hearings days away amid bitter WhatsApp row

Public hearings into the UK's preparedness for the Covid-19 crisis will begin next week, just days after the inquiry became mired in controversy due to a bitter legal dispute over Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages

Daily Mirror

Never mind his WhatsApp messages – can Boris Johnson himself be disappeared?

Escaping the toxic radioactive half-life of his degraded legacy means the Tories will also have to vanish the former PM

The Guardian - UK

6 simple iPhone tricks to free up your phone's storage and clear apps you probably didn't know eat up your GB

Make space for the things you need on your iPhone with these quick and easy shortcuts

Livingetc

Fury as ministers threaten to switch off Boris Johnson legal funding over WhatsApp spat

The former PM has caused a huge headache for Rishi Sunak by releasing documents to the Covid Inquiry despite the Government refusing to - and lawyers have reportedly written to him threatening to withdraw his legal support funding

Daily Mirror

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The science behind why Whatsapp groups are bad for our health

Read receipts. Endless group chats. ‘Typing…’. WhatsApp is a lifeline as well as an app making our lives infinitely trickier to navigate, writes Olivia Petter. Can anything fix it?

The Independent UK

Johnson is told legal advice funding will stop if he undermines ministers over Covid inquiry

Cabinet Office lawyers warn ex-PM of consequences if he tries to ‘frustrate or undermine’ government position

The Guardian - UK

WhatsApp's emoji keyboard redesign appears to be nearing completion

WhatsApp could be in the final stages of developing a new layout for its emoji keyboard, complete with an emoji category bar.

Android Central

BMC launches dedicated WhatsApp number to address garbage-related complaints

MUMBAI: On the occasion of World Environment Day i.e. June 5, the BMC will launch a dedicated WhatsApp chatbot number-- 8169681697, to address citizens complaints related to garbage in public places. This platform will allow citizens to register complaints or provide suggestions regarding waste management.

The Times of India

Meath schoolboy Cillian O'Connor through to Britain's Got Talent final after incredible performance

Surpassing all expectations, Cillian was announced as the winner of the semi-final, putting him straight through to Sunday's grand final

Dublin Live

Eoin O Broin thanks Beaumont Hospital staff after stroke ward admission

The Dublin Mid West TD was admitted to hospital on Wednesday and subsequently kept for two nights.

Dublin Live

What’s in your WhatsApps, Rishi? PM urged to hand over Covid messages

Campaigners call on PM to stop trying to ‘protect himself’ and open up his discussions on Eat Out to Help Out scheme and other policies

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The Guardian - UK

Not for the first time, Sunak has been hung out to dry by Johnson – how much more can he take?

By giving his WhatsApps to the Covid inquiry, the former PM has revealed Sunak’s reticence for what it really is, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Evening Standard

OPINION - Boris Johnson to send unredacted WhatsApp messages to Covid Inquiry

The English language is a famously tricky one to master. French may have its genders and Greek a different alphabet, but no one does irregular verbs like us. Take an example from this week:

Android Central

WhatsApp is crashing repeatedly if users interact with a seemingly simple link

A seemingly normal link in WhatsApp is causing major crashing problems for Android users.

The Independent UK

Why are people in Britain talking about Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages?

Critics accuse the British administration of running “government by WhatsApp” due to the popularity of the messaging app with politicians and officials

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The Guardian - UK

Why does Rishi Sunak want to limit scope of Covid inquiry?

As Boris Johnson hands over WhatsApp messages, PM is going to high court to stem remit of inquiry first set up by Cabinet Office

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson WhatsApp drama - why it matters and the big problem it poses for Sunak

An ugly legal spat has erupted between the Government and the official Covid-19 inquiry which it set up after officials were ordered to hand over tens of thousands of unedited messages. Here we explain what's happening after days of twists and turns

The Guardian - UK

For a prime minister who phoned it in, Boris Johnson is having a lot of trouble handing over one mobile

Conveniently, the device he used most during the pandemic cannot be switched on due to security reasons, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Daily Mirror

Teen who plotted terror attack jailed for life after mum reported him to police

Matthew King expressed a desire to "torture, mutilate and kill military personnel" and it was alleged he carried out surveillance on police stations and British Army barracks

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak under pressure over Covid inquiry legal battle as Boris Johnson hands over WhatsApps

The former prime minister said he was willing to pass on messages dating back to pre-May 2021 that are on a locked phone.

Tom’s Guide

How to hide your online status on WhatsApp for more privacy

Here's how to hide your online status on WhatsApp, if you're not so keen on the idea of people knowing when you’re active.

Dynamite News

WhatsApp banned over 74 lakh accounts in India in April

Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record of over 74 lakh accounts in India in April 2023. Red further on Dynamite News:

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