What is the UK Covid-19 Inquiry?

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has been set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry’s work is guided by its Terms of Reference.


Module 1 Report

The Inquiry has published its first in a series of reports and recommendations following the conclusion of its first investigation, Module 1: the resilience and preparedness of the United Kingdom.

Read the report

Every Story Matters

We are inviting you to tell us about your experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Every Story Matters is an online form that asks you to choose from a list of topics and then tell us about what happened. By taking part, you help us to understand the effect of Covid-19, the response of the authorities, and any lessons that can be learned.

Find out more and take part

News

Updates from the Inquiry

Inquiry publishes first report and 10 recommendations focused on pandemic resilience and preparedness

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, is urging the new UK government and the governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to implement promptly her 10 key recommendations following publication of the Inquiry’s report of its first investigation into the nation’s resilience and preparedness for the pandemic.

  • Date: 18 July 2024

Inquiry visits Luton and Folkestone to hear the UK’s pandemic stories

People in Luton and Folkstone had the opportunity to share their pandemic experiences with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry in person in July. Inquiry staff are travelling to towns and cities across the country over the next nine months to better understand people’s pandemic experiences. 

  • Date: 16 July 2024
Baroness Heather Hallett

Update: Module 9 ‘Economic response’ launched; New hearing dates announced

Today, the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Hallett, has opened the Inquiry’s ninth investigation examining the economic response to the pandemic. 

  • Date: 9 July 2024

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Publications and evidence

Our document library holds all publications and evidence related to investigations and the running of the Inquiry.

Structure of the Inquiry

Information about the topics of investigations (modules) that will be explored to deliver on the aims of the Inquiry.

Terms of Reference

The Inquiry has now received its final Terms of Reference, which set out the topics of the Inquiry’s investigations into the UK’s pandemic response.