Page 13 - Help Out News Today

Failing to include representation from the hospitality sector in the Covid-19 inquiry will be a waste of taxpayers’ money, according to the Night-Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Reuters says the election for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies came after an "acrimonious" and "extraordinary" General Assembly meeting, but Forbes — a businesswoman who began working with the IFRC four decades ago — prevailed. In other news from across the world: infectious diseases are spreading in Gaza; anthrax in Zambia; and more.

Rishi Sunak faces an interrogation at the Covid Inquiry where he will be grilled on Eat Out to Help Out - a scheme branded 'eat out to help the virus' by the Chief Medical Officer

The enormity of the catastrophe the Tory party seems determined to inflict upon itself has been laid bare by Britains most distinguished pollster and psephologist.

How much did the scheme help the economy and affect the spread of Covid? 

The scheme cost an estimated £840m while Covid death rates did increase in September

Follow our live blog for updates on the Covid Inquiry during which the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is to come out fighting and defend his pandemic record.

Watch live as Rishi Sunak gives evidence to the UK Covid Inquiry as he’s grilled over the Eat Out To Help Out scheme on Monday (11 December).

Mr Sunak, who was chancellor during the pandemic, will be questioned on claims that Eat Out to Help Out led to a spike in COVID cases and excess deaths - and that scientists were not consulted before it was launched.

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada