Good Afternoon And Welcome to the Bbc News at one. The first report from the Covid Inquiry says the Uk Government and devolved nations failed their citizens, and didnt plan well enough for a potential pandemic. It heard from hundreds of witnesses, and concludes that major flaws in The Uks preparations meant that the virus caused more deaths and greater economic damage than it should have. Its calling for a radical reform of the systems put in place. Our Health Editor Hugh pym joins us from central london. Hugh, this is a damning report, tell us more about what it contains . A damning report, more than 200 pages just the first report of several that the inquiry will produce in a process that will last until 2027. Its a highly significant moment because it is the first report from the Inquiry Chair, Baroness Hallett, and her colleagues here at the inquiry base. And it really could hardly be more damning. It doesnt find specific failings by individuals, i think that is not the point. Its
Two weeks before the games but no spectators are allowed. In the uk, Health Officials consider making the Nhs Covid App less sensitive, to avoid millions of people having to self isolate this summer. New research in england confirms that for children, theres an extremely low risk of severe Illness Or Death from Covid 19. The Taliban Hold Talks In Moscow as russia calls for restraint following reports that the militants have seized territory on the afghan borders with iran and tajikistan. And coming up, dont demolish old buildings plead architects. Instead, they say structures should be protected to fight climate change. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or Around The World. The Uk Government is looking to recognise vaccines from other countries, whose residents want to travel to england, as it announces its easing of Travel Restrictions. Holiday companies report a surge in bookings following the decision to allow fully vaccinated Uk Residents to return to england and North
Health officials consider making the Nhs Covid App less sensitive, to avoid millions of people having to self isolate this summer. New research confirms that for children, theres an extremely low risk of severe Illness Or Death from covid 19. Authors of a new report say that front Line Care workers supporting elderly or disabled people in england, are underpaid by £7,000 per year. Local authorities across The Uk say they face a £3 billion shortfall in their budgets over the next three years as the country emerges from the pandemic. And at 9 30, Bbc Sport looks ahead to todays wimbledon Semi Final Clash between Novak Djokovic and Denis Shapovalov. Good morning. Holiday companies are reporting a surge in bookings following the decision to allow fully vaccinated Uk Residents to return to england from Amber List countries without having to self isolate. But there are warnings from Immigration Officials of lengthy delays at The Uk border, as International Travel continues to open up. The