Covid inquiry: Failure to consider 'potentially massive impact' of lockdown

The lead lawyer questions the approach taken, saying the impact of lockdowns had not been fully considered.

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Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry

The inquiry says it is "dealing with" submissions from the former PM, as it prepares its findings.

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'Taxpayers will be furious' as HMRC self-assessment tax helpline closes

HMRC has shut down its main self-assessment helpline over the summer, raising concerns.

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Tory peer Lord Ranger bullied journalist, watchdog finds

Both Lord Ranger and Poonam Joshi apologise following a row which began at a Diwali celebration in Parliament.

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BBC director general defends 'painful' local radio cuts

The BBC's director general says plans to cut shows are "unpopular" but are "the right thing".

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Nadine Dorries says sinister forces stopped her peerage

The former culture secretary accuses Rishi Sunak's team of blocking her seat in the House of Lords.

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UK government must be more open on use of AI, say campaigners

Rishi Sunak wants to lead in shaping global rules - but is being urged to boost transparency at home.

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