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Scotland's public inquiries cost £258m, report finds

A damning Holyrood report reveals Scotland's public inquiries have cost taxpayers £258m since 2007, criticising them for being too expensive and damaging frontline services. Read the full findings.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayers over £100m

Official data shows the UK government has spent over £100 million on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the breakdown and why it's set to be Britain's most expensive public inquiry.

Covid inquiry response costs taxpayer over £100m

Official figures reveal the Government has spent over £100m on legal and staff costs responding to the Covid inquiry. Discover the full breakdown of the escalating public spending.

Covid Inquiry: 'Too Little, Too Late' Cost Lives

A mother's heartbreaking story reveals the human cost behind the Covid inquiry's 'too little, too late' verdict. Read her powerful testimony and learn how families are still coping.

Public Inquiry into Surgeon Sam Eljamel Begins

The public inquiry into disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel, who harmed dozens at Ninewells Hospital, begins hearing opening statements. Follow for updates on this major NHS scandal.

Right's Anti-Science Delusion on Covid Exposed

New analysis reveals how right-wing libertarians' anti-science stance hampered Britain's pandemic response, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. Read the full investigation.

SNP under fire for grooming gangs inquiry refusal

SNP government faces mounting criticism for resisting independent inquiry into grooming gangs despite victims' harrowing testimonies. Calls grow for justice as existing child abuse probe could investigate.

Johnson took 4-day break as Covid crisis loomed

Leaked documents reveal Boris Johnson took a minibreak, walking his dog and hosting friends, as the UK entered the pandemic. The Covid Inquiry found delayed lockdown cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.

Swinney Urged to Apologise for SNP Covid Response

First Minister John Swinney faces mounting pressure to apologise for the SNP government's criticised Covid pandemic response. Bereaved families demand accountability as inquiry reveals damning findings.

SNP accused of blocking grooming gang inquiry powers

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.

Covid Inquiry: Johnson Government Faces Major Blame

The UK Covid-19 inquiry reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' in February 2020. Discover the full damning report and why lessons must be learned.

Covid Inquiry: UK's 'toxic' culture cost lives

The UK's Covid Inquiry reveals a 'toxic and chaotic' government culture caused a 'too little, too late' pandemic response. Lockdowns were avoidable, with the UK ranking 65th globally for excess deaths. Read the damning findings.

Johnson faces legal action over Covid failings

Readers react as Boris Johnson faces legal action over the UK's delayed pandemic response. Many cite chaotic leadership, mixed messaging, and rule-breaking in Downing Street.

Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Lost to Failures

The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals how delayed lockdowns and policy failures cost 23,000 British lives. Discover the four key mistakes and the urgent lessons for future pandemics.

Covid Inquiry Slams Sturgeon's Leadership in Scotland

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's second report reveals critical failures in Scottish Government decision-making. Scottish Covid Bereaved group vows to hold ministers accountable for implementing lessons learned.

Inquiry Condemns Sturgeon's Zero-Covid Failure

Nicola Sturgeon's government pursued an 'inappropriate' zero-Covid strategy that was 'destined to fail', according to damning UK Covid Inquiry findings. Discover the full report.

Covid Inquiry Bias: Was Lockdown the Wrong Cure?

The official UK Covid-19 inquiry faces criticism for presumed lockdown effectiveness. Examining Sweden's alternative approach and lockdown's lasting economic and social consequences.

Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Lost in Lockdown Delay

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals a one-week delay to lockdown cost 23,000 lives. Baroness Hallett's damning report criticises the government's 'too little, too late' response. Read the full findings.

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