Sir Patrick Vallance says it’s not uncommon for leaders to lack “scientific understanding” Vallance made the remarks at the Covid-19 inquiry when presented with a diary entry he made during the pandemic. Source
Jermaine Baker: Misconduct hearing for firearms officer Jermaine Baker, 28, was killed during a foiled attempt to free an inmate from a prison van. Source
Schools to close in Northern Ireland as teachers plan half-day strike NI's teaching unions announce five days of strike action, with the first planned for next Wednesday. Source