Day: 17 October 2021

A summary of all the most interesting stories that have appeared about politicians’ efforts to control the virus — and other acts of hubris and folly – not just in Britain, but around the world.

Leaked documents reveal that the Treasury is concerned about the economic costs of moving towards a zero-carbon economy, including companies being pushed by green initiatives to move production abroad.

Officials are disappointed with Premier League football for having what has been titled the "worst vaccination rate" in the world of sports and are considering how to increase uptake now that other measures have failed.

Dozens of MPs are set to meet with members of the Together Declaration tomorrow to demand that the Government never introduces vaccine passports, including as part of a winter 'Plan B'.

The WHO is embroiled in a new scandal: at least a third of its team investigating the origins of COVID-19, appointed last week, have conflicts of interest due to research links or previous statements about the disease.

A new study from the ZOE Covid Study App claims that natural immunity gives just 65% protection, worse than the vaccines. There's a problem with it, however.