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Half of boomers and late Gen Xers who took early retirement during the first Covid wave have fallen into poverty

Researchers suggest around 390,000 of the 50 to 70-year-olds who retired in 2020-21 were forced to leave the workforce, as opposed to “retiring in comfort”.

Fortune

Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record

My rescue dog helped me reconnect with people after the pandemic, here's how

How adopting a rescue dog helped me overcome feelings of isolation and rediscover the joy of human connection after COVID

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Perth and Kinross sees a rise in the number of families becoming homeless

The cost of living crisis has partly led to the increase as has numbers being suppressed during the pandemic

Daily Record

'The Welsh Government has a duty not to shy away from scrutiny' | Rhun ap Iorwerth

The leader of Plaid Cymru writes for WalesOnline to argue that the evidence of Vaughan Gething and Mark Drakeford at the UK Covid Inquiry shows clearly why Wales needs its own Covid inquiry

Wales Online

Older UK workers who retired early in pandemic were ‘forced into poverty’

Thinktank challenges view that those taking early retirement under Covid were relatively well off

The Guardian - UK

Sexual misconduct reports surge against health workers

Complaints about health workers violating boundaries have more than doubled since before the pandemic.

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Bereaved family members call for accountability for NI Covid response

Families of people who died of Covid-19 have called for accountability for decisions made in Northern Ireland in response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK

Ford notches 10% Q2 sales gain as US auto market remains strong

DETROIT — As the U.S. auto industry shows signs of continued strength, Ford Motor Co. on Thursday reported a nearly 10% increase in its second-quarter sales — notching its best Q2 sales results since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tribune News Service

NI chief scientific adviser received ‘no requests for advice’ before pandemic

Professor Ian Young’s evidence was discussed at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Years of neglect of NI health service hindered pandemic response, says Swann

The former Stormont health minister was the first politician from Northern Ireland to give evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

The Independent UK

Levels of ‘severe distress’ have risen since start of the pandemic

A fifth of people aged between 18 and 24 report feelings of ‘worthlessness’ in new study

Evening Standard

Distress in England’s young adults has risen sharply since Covid, study shows

Research suggests those aged 18 to 24 have been deeply affected by pandemic and then cost of living and healthcare crises

The Guardian - UK

One in five young adults experiencing ‘severe distress’ since pandemic – study

The impact of Covid-19, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change could all be contributing to worsening mental health, researchers suggested.

The Independent UK

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Wales Online

Wales has 'learned lessons' from pandemic shortcomings, says health minister

Eluned Morgan said she constantly questioned if Wales was prepared for another pandemic

Zenger

Breakthrough All-Species Coronavirus Test To Prevent Future Pandemics

Scientists develop a new test to track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals

The Conversation

How your favourite things can boost your wellbeing

The cost of living crisis has left many people struggling to afford basic necessities such as food and heating for their homes. On the other hand, the top ten richest men in the world doubled their wealth during the COVID pandemic while 99% of people became worse off.

The Independent UK

We could have done some things differently, Stormont official tells Covid probe

Dr Denis McMahon outlined challenges that faced Northern Ireland, including instability at Stormont and preparing for Brexit.

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The Hindu

COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in India’s health infrastructure in India: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya on July 6 said the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in the country’s health infrastructure and measures which could be taken to bridge them.

Evening Standard

More than £1.2m in Covid fines handed out after pandemic restrictions ended

Footballer Cheikhou Kouyaté among defendants recently prosecuted for Covid breaches that happened in early 2021

Evening Standard

UK faces ‘chronic lack of housing’, experts warn, as building falls at fastest rate since pandemic

housebuilding fell at a rate only seen on the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the late 2000s global financial crisis.

Manchester Evening News

'Good chance' late night trams will return this autumn, Andy Burnham says

Tram services have stopped running later since the pandemic

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood Covid-19 recovery committee to be wound up

Holyrood’s Covid-19 Recovery Committee is to be wound up, as its convener praised the “important role” it has played since being formed.

The Guardian - US

This duo is finding new uses – and extra income – for houses of worship

Day Edwards and Emmanuel Brown match chefs and locals with underused commercial kitchens and event spaces

Birmingham Post

Hull IT star with Reckitt, Arco and Smith & Nephew on CV has lockdown book of learnings published

British Computer Society puts its name to Jayne Mather's work, completed after she'd 'mastered banana bread' during pandemic

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