Families who’ve lost loved ones to coronavirus are preparing legal action against the Government over claims they would not have died had ministers locked down the country sooner. Around 1,000 grieving relatives say the Government ‘gambled’ with people’s lives when they failed to act quickly enough or heed the warnings from other countries as Covid-19 tore … Read more
Detectives last night opened a criminal inquiry into Britain’s biggest maternity scandal. They will investigate failings at two hospitals where dozens of babies died or suffered brain damage. The dramatic development came after police met NHS officials and the leader of a probe into 1,200 cases dating back to the 1970s. It means maternity staff … Read more
Nearly 30 leading experts have demanded Boris Johnson launches a public inquiry to prepare Britain for a second wave of coronavirus, in another sign of a growing gulf between ministers and scientists. The group of 27 said a second epidemic was ‘probable’ this winter and warned it would be more deadly than the first if … Read more
Swedish PM launches inquiry into his country’s decision to avoid a coronavirus lockdown as country sees highest per capita death rate in the world weden will launch an inquiry into the country’s handling of the pandemic The country had 5.59 deaths for every million people on a rolling seven day average in the week to … Read more
The family of a lifelong Liverpool supporter who contracted coronavirus after attending the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid days before the UK’s lockdown is demanding an inquiry into why the game was allowed to go ahead. Richard Mawson, 70, from Kirkdale, Merseyside, went to watch his team on March 11 after the government said there was … Read more
Boris Johnson tells WHO chief: There MUST be an independent inquiry into the origins of coronavirus The UK PM spoke to WHO boss yesterday about the need for a Covid-19 inquiry Both parties agreed on an independent investigation to stop future outbreaks Some world leaders have said China has not been transparent about its cases … Read more
Police launch murder inquiry after woman, 19, who was gunned down outside Lidl dies in hospital The woman was shot outside outside Lidl on King Street in Blackburn today She was rushed to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later Lancashire Police say an investigation to establish what happened is underway By … Read more
A coalition of 62 nations will support Australia’s call for an independent probe into the origins of coronavirus. The new resolution demands an independent investigation into the international response to the pandemic, the actions of the World Health Organisation and their ‘timelines’ pertaining to the crisis. It is backed by the entire 27-member European Union … Read more
Doctors have called for an inquiry into how the British Government has handled the coronavirus crisis as its death toll surges higher than any country in Europe. Detailed statistics yesterday confirmed that more than 30,000 Britons had died of COVID-19 by April 24, almost two weeks ago, and the number of victims continues to rise. … Read more
Police watchdog launches inquiry after officer ‘kicks and hits a 15-year-old drugs suspect in the street as he tried to stop and search him’ The IOPC said CCTV of an incident in Newtown, Birmingham has caused concern Shocking video appears to show the police officer kick and hit a 15-year-old boy The officer can be … Read more