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Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry – he’ll be pleased not to come back

School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went “too far” , former PM tells Covid Inquiry.

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Boris Johnson left Inquiry in a hurry – he’ll be pleased not to come back

School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went “too far” , former PM tells Covid Inquiry.

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Eight countries added to methanol poisoning warning list

Japan, Mexico and Peru are among the nations included in the updated Foreign Office guidance.

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Children paid ‘huge price’ in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry

The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted.

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Children paid ‘huge price’ in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry

The former PM says lockdown rules “probably did go too far” and says children could have been exempted.

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Reaching 100: ‘I never thought I’d make it to this age’

The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.

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Woman ‘threatened’ by NHS ward staff, inquiry told

Relatives have “grave concerns” about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.

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‘Delighted’ woman played clarinet in brain surgery

Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.

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Japan allows over-the-counter ‘morning after’ pill

Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

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