Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
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Congo Ends Latest Ebola Outbreak After 45 Days
The Democratic Republic of Congo has officially declared its 16th Ebola outbreak over, following 43 deaths. Health officials credit a major vaccination campaign for containing the virus. Read the full report.
Congo Ebola outbreak declared over by health officials
Health officials confirm the end of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak after a 42-day period with no new cases. The outbreak saw 64 cases and 45 fatalities. Read the full story.
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.
Five children injured after jumping castle accident
Five children rushed to hospital after strong winds detached a jumping castle and blew it over a fence. Emergency services responded to the incident on November 29, 2025.
Covid Inquiry Reveals Government's 'Unforgivable' Failures
The official Covid inquiry report details devastating government failures during the pandemic, with families sharing heartbreaking stories of loss while Number 10 partied. Read the full investigation.
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.
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.
Johnson calls Covid inquiry 'muddled' and should be filed
Boris Johnson dismisses Covid inquiry findings that government chaos cost 23,000 lives. Read the full report and political fallout from the Hallett investigation.
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 Reveals UK Government Pandemic Failures
The official Covid inquiry exposes how UK government incompetence led to tens of thousands of deaths and draconian lockdowns. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
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.
COVID Inquiry Cartoon Reveals UK Government Failings
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon captures the devastating findings of the UK COVID-19 inquiry, highlighting systemic government failures that cost lives. See the damning visual critique.
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: Lockdowns Necessary Due to Government Failures
The Covid-19 Inquiry reveals lockdowns prevented unconscionable deaths but could have been avoided with earlier action. Discover the critical findings.
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.
UK Lockdowns Avoidable, Covid Inquiry Concludes
A public inquiry reveals UK lockdowns were not inevitable. Could earlier action have prevented them? Read the full report and its stark findings.
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.
Covid Inquiry Damns Sturgeon's Pandemic Leadership
UK Covid-19 Inquiry delivers devastating verdict on Nicola Sturgeon's government, revealing failed planning, deleted WhatsApps, and a zero-covid strategy that cost lives. Read the full report.
Scottish Government 'had no Covid strategy' in 2020
UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals Scottish Government's inadequate early pandemic response and over-reliance on Westminster. Discover the key findings and Nicola Sturgeon's response.
Covid Inquiry Slams 'Inexcusable' Government Failings
The official Covid Inquiry delivers a damning verdict on Boris Johnson's 'toxic' government, condemning delayed lockdowns that cost thousands of lives. Read the full report.
Covid Report Condemns Boris Johnson's Leadership Failures
Official inquiry finds Boris Johnson's complacency and lack of urgency during early pandemic cost lives. Read the damning analysis of UK's Covid response.
Covid Inquiry Slams Cummings and Johnson Over No 10 Chaos
The official Covid inquiry finds Dominic Cummings created a toxic culture in Downing Street, with Boris Johnson's encouragement, severely hampering pandemic decision-making. Read the full report.
23,000 Covid deaths preventable with earlier lockdown
Official Covid Inquiry reveals 23,000 lives could have been saved with earlier lockdown. Devastating report condemns 'too little, too late' government response. Read the shocking findings.
WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026
Massive WHO staff cuts of nearly 25% will severely impact global health security and disease outbreak response, experts warn. The world faces increased health risks.
Queensland's Covid response lacked sense, expert says
A leading health advisor reveals Queensland's pandemic measures often lacked compassion and were driven by 'captains' calls'. Discover the inside story of the controversial lockdowns.
Trump's COVID sign in Oval Office sparks outrage
Former President Donald Trump displayed a controversial sign reading 'Don't Be Afraid of COVID' in the Oval Office during his final weeks, drawing sharp criticism from health experts and political opponents.
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