Heather Hallett
Coverage of Heather Hallett in the Nexus archive.
- UK entered pandemic unprepared and wasted billions, Covid inquiry finds
The UK's pandemic response was marked by inadequate preparation, leading to the waste of £10 billion in personal protective equipment (PPE) and flawed procurement systems. An inquiry found governments improvised emergency supply chains without prior planning, and a VIP procurement lane raised allegations of cronyism, though no corruption was proven.
- Advocates for gun safety measures cheer Georgia governor’s veto
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp vetoed a bill that would have blocked local governments from punishing motorists for unsecured firearms in vehicles. The bill, Senate Bill 204, targeted ordinances like one in Savannah imposing fines for leaving guns in unlocked cars. Kemp argued the bill could lead to lawsuits against law enforcement, while advocates celebrated the veto as a victory for local gun safety measures.
- Covid jab injury payments must be urgently reformed, says inquiry chair
The UK's public inquiry into the pandemic praised the country's vaccine program but criticized the current payment scheme for those injured by vaccines, urging reforms to increase maximum payouts from £120,000 to at least £200,000. Inquiry chair Heather Hallett highlighted the need for urgent action to support the 'small minority' of seriously injured individuals.