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Ahead of hearings this week before the Covid-19 inquiry, the Guardian reports a claim from the Trades Union Congress that the UK was left “hugely unprepared” for the pandemic due to “years of austerity”, comments aimed at the policies of governments led by David Cameron and George Osborne. The paper has approached both men for comment, and a government spokesperson said it had “provided around £400bn of support during the pandemic to protect lives and livelihoods”.

Guardian Front Page 26th of December 2024

Weight-loss injections are being aggressively marketed in the UK through online promotions and high street supermarkets, leading to concerns that pharmacies are flouting regulations regarding the marketing of prescription-only medications, with investigations revealing widespread use of loopholes to advertise these drugs, prompting action from the Advertising Standards Agency and other regulatory bodies to ensure consumer protection.

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Guardian Front Page 24th of December 2024

Thames Water, a major utility company, allegedly diverted funds intended for environmental clean-up projects to pay executive bonuses, raising concerns about corporate governance and environmental responsibility amidst ongoing scrutiny over its operations.

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Guardian Front Page 23rd of December 2024

Local authorities and the UK government spent over £100 million in 2022-23 on legal fees and staff to contest special educational needs claims, a strategy criticised for prioritising costs over providing necessary support for children and families.

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