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Modules 2, 2A, 2B, 2C report: Core decision-making and political governance
The Inquiry published its second report and recommendations following its investigation into ‘Core decision-making and political governance’ on Thursday 20 November 2025.
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Economic response (Module 9) – Public Hearings
Module 9 will examine the economic interventions taken by the UK Government and Devolved Administrations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Module 9 public hearings timetableThis broadcast is scheduled. You will be able to stream it below or on our YouTube channel (opens in new tab) from 10:30 am on 24 November 2025.
This broadcast will be available soon.
Every Story Matters
Thank you to everyone who has shared their story through Every Story Matters
This was the largest listening exercise ever undertaken by a UK public Inquiry. Tens of thousands of people shared their experience of the pandemic and the impact it had on them and the people around them.
On 23 May 2025, Every Story Matters closed but these stories will continue to play a crucial role in the Inquiry’s investigations. They will become part of the public record, and help Baroness Heather Hallett, the Inquiry Chair, make recommendations for the future.
Every Story Matters Records
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Updates from the Inquiry
Inquiry publishes second report and 19 recommendations, examining ‘Core UK decision-making and political governance'
The Chair of the UK Covid Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has today published her second report which concludes that the response to the pandemic by the United Kingdom’s four governments was often a case of ‘too little, too late’.
Final preliminary hearing for Impact on society (Module 10)
Next week, Tuesday 4 November 2025, will see the Inquiry hold the final preliminary hearing for its investigation into the ‘Impact on society’ (Module 10). The hearing will take place at the Inquiry’s Hearing Centre, Dorland House, London, W2 6BU and will begin at 11:30am.
"Profound” impacts and "life-changing" effects: Latest Every Story Matters record reveals experiences of children and young people during pandemic
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has published its latest Every Story Matters record, documenting the “life-changing” impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children and young people. It features powerful personal accounts drawn from parents, carers and professionals working with and caring for children across the UK,...