Covid-19 inquiry live: Rishi Sunak to face questions on goverment’s pandemic response

Former chancellor and prime minister will answer questions on the economic impact of the pandemic The Covid inquiry, which, according to the IFS, is likely to end up costing in excess of £200m, got under way in 2022 and its final report is not expected until 2027.It covers decision-making by the UK government, and the administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, across a range of topics, including procurement, the care sector, children and young people, vaccines and the impact the pandemic had on the healthcare system. Continue reading...