UK News Daily UK Covid Inquiry Exposes Government Chaos, Paramount Skydance Targets Champions League Rights, SFO Raids Reveal Crypto Fraud, Scotland Ramps Up Life Sciences, and more...
Nov 21, 2025
The chaotic early government response to Covid faces harsh scrutiny, with calls for urgent reforms. In sports media, Paramount Skydance aims to reshape football coverage by securing UEFA Champions League rights. Meanwhile, the SFO uncovers a major crypto fraud linked to a market collapse, raising regulatory questions. Scotland is pushing forward with a £25 billion life sciences strategy, positioning Dundee as a key innovation hub. Additionally, UK operations disrupt a network tied to Russian money laundering involving drugs and arms.
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Early Response Failures Cost Lives
- The UK Covid Inquiry found the government's early pandemic response was slow and chaotic and delays probably cost thousands of lives.
- It recommends urgent reforms in emergency decision-making, communication, parliamentary scrutiny and protection for vulnerable groups.
Champions League Rights Are Fragmenting
- Paramount Skydance is poised to win most UEFA Champions League rights in key European markets from 2027, reshaping who broadcasts top matches.
- UK viewers may need additional subscriptions as rights spread across Sky, TNT Sports, Amazon, DAZN and Paramount.
SFO Targets High-Profile Crypto Collapse
- The SFO launched raids linked to Basis Markets, which raised about £21.4m then collapsed with investors unrepaid.
- The case highlights enforcement gaps in NFT and crypto fundraising that may shape future fraud prosecutions.