Covid inquiry

Latest news, features and analysis on the Covid-19 inquiry examining the UK's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Article thumbnail: A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry shows Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, in west London, on November 9, 2023. (Photo by UK Covid-19 Inquiry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UK Covid-19 Inquiry " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/UK Covid-19 Inquiry/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Covid-19 Inquiry shows Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel, giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, in west London, on November 9, 2023. (Photo by UK Covid-19 Inquiry / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UK Covid-19 Inquiry " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/UK Covid-19 Inquiry/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Sir Mark Sedwill arrives at Dorland House to appear at the Covid Inquiry public hearing on November 08, 2023 in London, England. The UK's former top civil servant will be questioned at phase 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry over decision-making in Downing Street during the pandemic. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Sir Mark Sedwill arrives at Dorland House to appear at the Covid Inquiry public hearing on November 08, 2023 in London, England. The UK's former top civil servant will be questioned at phase 2 of the Covid-19 Inquiry over decision-making in Downing Street during the pandemic. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream of former Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill giving evidence. Issue date: Wednesday November 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story INQUIRY Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Article thumbnail: Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream of former Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill giving evidence. Issue date: Wednesday November 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story INQUIRY Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Article thumbnail: Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream of former Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill giving evidence. Issue date: Wednesday November 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story INQUIRY Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
Article thumbnail: Screen grab from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Live Stream of former Cabinet secretary Lord Mark Sedwill giving evidence. Issue date: Wednesday November 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story INQUIRY Coronavirus. Photo credit should read: UK Covid-19 Inquiry/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.