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The UK’s response to the pandemic has been judged a repeated case of too little, too late, according to the COVID 19 Inquiry. Its chair, Baroness Heather Hallett, said tens of thousands of lives could have been saved, including around twenty three thousand in England alone, had mandatory lockdowns been introduced earlier. In her summary she acknowledged ministers across all four governments were often forced to choose between bad options, […]

Nvidia has eased fears of a slowdown in the global AI boom after posting another set of stronger than expected results. The company reported revenue of fifty seven billion dollars in the three months to October, beating both Wall Street forecasts and its own guidance. Executives described it as an outstanding quarter, with revenue up sixty two percent on the same period last year. Nvidia also exceeded profit expectations, reporting […]

Scotland are heading to the men’s World Cup for the first time since nineteen ninety eight after a dramatic four two victory over Denmark at Hampden Park. Scott McTominay set the tone with a spectacular bicycle kick inside three minutes, giving the hosts a lead they carried into the break. Denmark responded when Rasmus Hojlund levelled just before the hour, shortly before Rasmus Kristensen was sent off. Lawrence Shankland restored […]

An investigation is under way into the death of an offshore worker on a drilling rig in the North Sea. Thirty two year old Lee Hulse died while working on the Valaris 121 oil platform off the coast of Aberdeen. Police Scotland were called just before 4.40 in the morning on Friday and confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious. The Health and Safety Executive is expected to […]

Five young adults in their twenties have died in what Irish police are calling a shocking and devastating collision in County Louth. It happened on the L3168 at Gibstown near Dundalk shortly after nine o clock on Saturday night. All five victims were travelling in the same Volkswagen Golf and were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators remain on site carrying out detailed forensic examinations and the road is expected […]

A teenager has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a 17-year-old girl in Blackwood, Wales. Armed police were called to Cefn Fforest at around 7.15 on Thursday morning after reports that two people were seriously injured. Lainie Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman has since been discharged from hospital. Gwent Police say 18-year-old Cameron Cheng, from Newbridge in Caerphilly, has […]

A nursery worker has been jailed for ten years for raping and sexually abusing boys as young as three. Thomas Waller, eighteen, exploited his role at a Guildford nursery to gain the trust of two young boys in his care before attacking them, Guildford Crown Court heard. Judge Claire Harden-Frost said it was “heartbreaking” to see the victims’ parents carrying guilt for the crimes committed against their children. A former […]

Sir Keir Starmer and the Chancellor Rachel Reeves have abandoned plans to raise income tax rates, performing a major U-turn less than two weeks before the budget. The move follows intense pressure inside Downing Street after fears of a backlash from Labour MPs and voters. The Financial Times first reported the shift, which comes after several difficult days for the government and growing concern about breaking a key manifesto pledge. […]

Sir Keir Starmer has denied ever authorising personal attacks on members of his cabinet, calling recent anonymous briefings against them “unacceptable.” Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions, he said such behaviour had no place in government, following claims that his allies had briefed the press about possible leadership challenges. Reports suggested Health Secretary Wes Streeting could be positioning himself for a leadership bid, something he’s dismissed as “totally untrue.” Streeting has […]