Episode

Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment

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Six O'Clock News
Published
Jul 14, 2026
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1846
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Summary

The Covid Inquiry says billions of pounds of public money were wasted in the scramble to secure protective equipment during the pandemic. Also: Counter terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe believe she was killed in a "targeted attack". And the fossilised remains of a Tyrannosaurus Rex has become the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction.