16 h. ago Inquiry into Covid care home mistakes must give bereaved closure

A deadly virus forced the suspension of everyday life and created turmoil on an unprecedented level.

Politics

6 d. ago Matt Hancock admits 'protective ring' around care homes was 'impossible' during fiery exchange at Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock was in combative mood during a bad-tempered appearance before the Covid-19 Inquiry, at which he defended his actions during the pandemic.

Politics

8 d. ago Catastrophic failures led to the 'generational slaughter' of the elderly and vulnerable as Covid 'spread like wildfire' through care homes, inquiry hears

A civil servant said the government's approach to care homes resulted in a 'generational slaughter' or the elderly and vulnerable. The Covid-19 Inquiry in London began its sixth module today.

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9 d. ago Covid Inquiry: 'Generational slaughter' as patients sent into care homes

The public inquiry into the handling of the pandemic has been told of 'generational slaughter' after untested hospital patients sent into care homes saw the virus sweep through them 'like wildfire'

Science

1 week ago Bereaved urge ‘truth’ as Covid inquiry shifts focus to care homes

Matt Hancock will appear on Wednesday for a full-day session to face questions during a module set to last five weeks.

Politics

1 week ago Matt Hancock back at Covid inquiry for probe into pandemic impact on care homes

From Monday, module six of the inquiry will look at the effect the pandemic had on the adult social care sector across the UK.

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