Hancock back in headlines as partygate-era ethics and pandemic decisions loom; ex-UK health secretary (2018-2021) and ex Cabinet Office minister.
A major public inquiry into the UK’s healthcare response during COVID-19 concludes the NHS was ill-prepared, overstretched, and in a precarious state after a decade of austerity. It highlights staffing shortages, limited hospital capacity, and the impact of government decisions, calling for urgent reforms to better prepare for future crises.
A UK government inquiry reports that the NHS was close to collapse during COVID-19, overwhelmed by underfunding and staffing shortages. Healthcare workers faced extreme pressure, with many acting against their values. The report highlights the need for increased capacity and resilience to prepare for future crises.
Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed that a tiny, early-stage malignant tumor was found during routine monitoring after his 2024 prostate surgery and has been treated with targeted radiation. Doctors at Hadassah Medical Center have reported that follow-up imaging and blood tests show the disease has disappeared; Netanyahu says he delayed publishing his annual medical report to avoid fuelling Iranian misinformation during current hostilities.