Coronavirus public inquiry4 days agoPay and politics dominate the year in healthThe year began with strike action but ended on a more stable note, while public inquiries also loomed large.4 days agoNorthern Ireland17 Dec 2024Government to ban WhatsApp for official businessThe announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.17 Dec 2024Scotland Politics12 Dec 2024Former chief medic excused from Covid inquiryDr Catherine Calderwood, who quit after breaking lockdown rules, will not given evidence due to ill health.12 Dec 2024Scotland2 Dec 2024Covid: 20,000 Scottish firms destroyed by pandemicThe toll on the economy is revealed as the Scottish Covid Inquiry hears evidence on businesses.2 Dec 2024Scotland Politics27 Nov 2024Little change in NI after Covid-19 - barrister Brenda Campbell KC appealed to Northern Ireland's leaders "to commit to working with the bereaved...to ensure lasting change".27 Nov 2024Northern Ireland20 Nov 2024NHS staff 'may have treated Covid with poor PPE'Former health minister admits some NHS staff may have risked their health when treating Covid.20 Nov 2024Wales12 Nov 2024Extreme pressure at old hospital in Covid - doctorStaff faced anxiety and extreme pressure at Wales' oldest NHS hospital, the UK Covid inquiry hears. 12 Nov 2024Wales11 Nov 2024Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed requestNHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.11 Nov 2024Health7 Nov 2024Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrifiedSir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.7 Nov 2024Health
