Jeremy Hunt Apologizes for Pandemic Planning Failures

Former health secretary acknowledges 'groupthink' led to flawed Covid-19 preparations and calls for adoption of inquiry recommendations.

Inquiry report criticizes UK's outdated and inflexible pandemic strategy focused on flu.
Baroness Hallett highlights need for simplified structures and external expert input.
Hunt admits to being part of consensus that failed to consider non-flu pandemics.
Bereaved families welcome findings but urge addressing deeper issues of inequality.
Prime Minister commits to implementing measures to better prepare for future pandemics.