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Sunday, Aug 31, 2025

From Pandemic Challenges to Social Justice Legacy: Key Highlights and Urgent Calls for Action in the UK

UK Covid Inquiry Reveals Unused Decision Tool; Prince William Shares Personal Struggles Amid Environmental Advocacy.
In recent developments from the Covid inquiry, NHS England's national medical director, Prof Sir Stephen Powis, discussed the challenges of the early pandemic, highlighting a never-issued "Covid-19 decision tool" designed to prioritize patient care based on age and health, fearing hospitals might be overwhelmed at the peak in March 2020.

Meanwhile, a somber note as we remember Anna Lo, the UK’s pioneering Chinese parliamentarian, who passed away at 74. Known for her advocacy work on equality in Northern Ireland, Lo's legacy of breaking barriers and championing social justice will continue to inspire.

In European politics, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed unwavering support for Ukraine during a summit in Budapest, addressing concerns over potential shifts in US policy and emphasizing the need for European defense self-reliance, even as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban remains reluctant to sanction Ukraine.

Turning to the British royal family, Prince William described the past year as "brutal," sharing that both the Princess of Wales and King Charles have faced cancer diagnoses. Yet, amid these personal trials, William continues his environmental advocacy, recently hosting the Earthshot Prize in Cape Town.

In health news, a strong push from campaigners and public support is urging UK ministers to impose sugar and salt taxes to combat the obesity crisis. Two-thirds of the public back these taxes, with proponents emphasizing their potential benefits for children's health.

Lastly, urgent calls for action have emerged as new figures from the Gambling Commission reveal that underage gambling has doubled, affecting 85,000 children in the UK. These numbers have prompted demands for stronger governmental regulation to curb this troubling trend.
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