Coronavirus public inquiry21 hrs agoWhat is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.21 hrs ago6 Mar 2026'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiryBereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings.6 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final dayBaroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.5 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Man 'damaged beyond repair' over mother's death during CovidThe inquiry, which is in its last week of scheduled public hearings, is examining the pandemic's 'Impact on Society'.3 Mar 202615 Dec 2025Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak saysThe former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.15 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiryBBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.3 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Covid wall 'bridges accountability with grief'The half-mile stretch of red hearts along the South Bank will be preserved as a permanent memorial.25 Nov 202524 Nov 2025DUP leader criticises Covid Inquiry chair after damning reportRobinson said Baroness Hallett did not put enough weight on how NI parties have to work within a mandatory power-sharing coalition.24 Nov 202524 Nov 2025Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staffBusiness owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs24 Nov 2025...