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Former UK PM Boris Johnson apologises to families for ‘pain and loss’ at Covid inquiry, defends health record
The former PM resigned in disgrace after a series of scandals including reports that he had been present at alcohol-fuelled gatherings in Downing Street when most people in the UK…
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Boris Johnson rejects suggestion UK had worse Covid death toll than others
Inquiry chair removes protesters as former PM begins testimony about his handling of the pandemic UK politics live – latest updates Boris Johnson has said he does not know if…
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‘You’re not really sorry’: Johnson’s opening statement at Covid inquiry interrupted – video
The former prime minister’s opening statement at the Covid inquiry was interrupted by hecklers who shouted ‘you’re not sorry’ as he issued an apology to bereaved families Boris Johnson faces…
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Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry – podcast
After accusations of erratic decision-making during the pandemic, the former prime minister will finally face the inquiry. Aletha Adu reports For several weeks the Covid inquiry has been sifting through…
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Boris Johnson considered ‘raid’ on vaccine plant in the Netherlands
Covid inquiry expected to be told former PM was open to ‘military options’ to obtain ‘impounded’ jabs from factory in Leiden Boris Johnson’s appearance before the Covid-19 inquiry is not…
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‘It’s pretty brutal out there’: Struggling UK pubs and restaurants pray spirit of Christmas past will reappear
After Covid and the cost of living crisis, bookings have still not fully rebounded for the critical festive period It’s been four long years since Britain’s pubs and restaurants enjoyed…
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UK scores expected to fall in Pisa education study
UK’s maths scores predicted to drop after a jump last time, with a less severe decline in English UK scores in tests that compare educational attainment among 15-year-olds around the…
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US prison deaths soared by 77% during height of Covid-19 crisis, study finds
Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020 A study of US prison deaths at the height of the…
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Families of Covid victims to confront Johnson at inquiry over ‘Let the bodies pile high’ comment
Attending the inquiry midweek with photos of relatives, Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice will unveil a powerful billboard Families bereaved during the Covid-19 pandemic will this week confront Boris Johnson…
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Covid inquiry: 10 questions facing Boris Johnson
The former prime minister will come under scrutiny and these are the pressing issues It is expected that Johnson will make an apology at the inquiry, conceding that the government…