According to Sir Chris Wormald, a senior official at the Department of Health, the UK government did not include lockdowns in its plans for handling a pandemic. During his testimony at the Covid Inquiry, Sir Chris stated that the government’s strategy was primarily focused on addressing a flu outbreak and did not account for widespread …
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron faced heckling and scrutiny as he left his appearance at the Covid Inquiry, which is investigating the UK government’s response to the pandemic. Prior to Cameron’s testimony, he was greeted with shouts of ‘scum, scum!’ upon his arrival at Dorland House in central London. During his appearance, he admitted …
David Cameron’s Covid Inquiry Grilling: Why Was the UK Ill-Prepared for the Pandemic in 2020? Covid Inquiry commences with senior politicians providing evidence on emergency plans By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:09 BST, 19 June 2023 | Updated: 10:10 BST, 19 June 2023 David Cameron is facing tough questions at the Covid …
Mr Hunt’s Cabinet colleague, Penny Mordaunt, added to the pressure on the Prime Minister, stating that she is unapologetic about the need for the UK to reduce taxes. Speaking at the Centre for Policy Studies, Mr Hunt introduced a new “public sector productivity review,” which is expected to provide results by the autumn. The Chancellor …
The Chancellor has set a tight fiscal rule to decrease debt-to-GDP within five years, leaving only a £6.5bn buffer, the smallest since at least 2010. However, the OECD forecasted an upgrade in the UK’s growth in 2023 while warning that the narrow margin could hinder the weak recovery. The OECD stated, “Significant risks surround the …