Matt Hancock

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Matthew John David Hancock is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since 2018. A member of the Conservative Party, he previously served as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in 2018 for six months. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Suffolk since 2010.

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'People acted responsibly' - UK health minister UK Health Minister Matt Hancock says people in England have broadly behaved themselves as pubs reopened in the latest efforts towards a return to normality from the coronavirus lockdown. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:53Published 13 minutes ago

Matt Hancock: I want to see NHS staff properly rewarded Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, the Health Secretary said: “The good news is there is already an agreed pay rise. So we will absolutely ensure that we recognise the work that frontline.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:55Published 55 minutes ago

Ashworth: Leicester lockdown isn’t an ‘imminent solution’ Jon Ashworth has said after a briefing with Matt Hancock they agreed a local lockdown in Leicester wasn’t and imminent solution. The shadow health secretary added that ministers haven’t given.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 1 week ago

Boris Johnson warns public against “taking liberties” with social distancing Boris Johnson has warned people against “taking liberties” with social distancing rules after pictures emerged of packed beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.The comments come after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published 1 week ago

Hancock warns Government could close beaches if distancing rules are ignored Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned the Government will take action if social distancing measures are ignored as thousands flocked to the south coast on the hottest day of the year. Mr Hancock.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 1 week ago

Health Secretary "delighted" at NHS recruitment numbers Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he's "absolutely delighted" that 12,000 nurses have joined the NHS over the past year. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

All you need to know from the June 22 Covid-19 briefing All you need to know from the June 22 Downing Street Covid-19 briefing as Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces shielding will stop from the end of July. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:56Published 2 weeks ago

Hancock pays tribute to England’s 2.2 million shielders Health Secretary Matt Hancock has paid tribute to the 2.2 million people in England who have been shielding at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:44Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock reveals lowest Covid-19 statistics since pandemic reached the UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock reveals that Covid-19 deaths have reached the lowest daily rate since mid-March, showing a significant scaling back in the transmission of the virus. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:59Published 2 weeks ago

Government to set out 'another step' in its lockdown-easing measures Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms the Government will set out "another step" in its plan to move the UK out of lockdown. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:08Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock: Reading attack not being treated as terror incident Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the stabbing incident on Saturday in Reading, in which three people died, is not currently being treated as a terrorism incident. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:40Published 2 weeks ago

Hancock: Police not treating Reading attack as terrorism Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms police are not linking Saturday’s stabbing attack in Reading to terrorism at present and says the Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be briefed later today... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 2 weeks ago

UK makes tracing app U-turn for Google-Apple system The British government will switch to Apple and Google technology for its test-and-trace app, ditching its current system in a U-turn for the troubled program. The BBC reported on Thursday the UK will.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published 2 weeks ago

All you need to know from the June 18 coronavirus briefing A round-up of the Government's daily Covid-19 press conference, where Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that development of the NHS track and trace app had halted. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:59Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock explains decision to abandon NHSX app The Government says it will abandon its efforts to develop its own coronavirus contact-tracing app in order to focus on technology from Apple and Google. At the Downing Street press conference Health.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock pays tribute to Dame Vera Lynn Health Secretary Matt Hancock uses the opening of the daily Coronavirus press briefing to pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, who died today aged 103.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:28Published 2 weeks ago

WHO: Steroid should be kept for serious cases A cheap steroid that can help save the lives of patients with severe COVID-19 should be reserved for serious cases in which it has been shown to provide benefits, the World Health Organization said on.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 2 weeks ago

Hancock appears to forget social distancing rules at PMQs Health Secretary Matt Hancock appeared to forget social distancing rules when he patted the back of a colleague on arriving inside the House of Commons for PMQs. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published 3 weeks ago

Hancock praises Marcus Rashford's free meal plea Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that Marcus Rashford made the point very strongly about extending free meals over the summer for vulnerable children. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Health Secretary announces successful trial of coronavirus treatment Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces the successful trial of a new treatment against coronavirus. The drug, dexamethasone, is readily available in hospitals and should now become “standard of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:57Published 3 weeks ago

Matt Hancock: 'It is your civic duty' to test and trace Health Secretary Matt Hancock says participation with NHS Test and Trace service 'is your civic duty' after figures show that 4,700 people didn't respond to requests to self isolate. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Matt Hancock urges people not to participate in protests Heath Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people not to participate in protests warning that the virus 'thrives on social contact regardless'. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published 3 weeks ago

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Lockdown England: Gatherings of 30 people allowed but Matt Hancock given power to close any outdoor space Relaxed restrictions do not apply to Leicester, which is subject to separate new laws Independent - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus Leicester: 'Unusually high' rate of infection among children, government says Health experts call for more details after Matt Hancock claims number of under-18s testing positive prompted school closures Independent - Published 5 days ago
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock confuses Keighley and Kirklees The health secretary claimed there had been an outbreak in Keighley when he meant to say Kirklees. BBC News - Published 5 days ago

Coronavirus: Leicester travel ban could be imposed if people try to leave city, Matt Hancock warns Tougher action on the way if frustrated residents head for 'Super Saturday' reopening in nearby Derby or Nottingham Independent - Published 5 days ago
Lockdown tightened in English city over Covid surge Non-essential shops will shut and schools will close for most pupils in the city, Matt Hancock says. BBC News - Published 5 days ago
Leicester lockdown tightened as coronavirus cases rise Non-essential shops will shut and schools will close for most pupils in the city, Matt Hancock says. BBC News - Published 6 days ago

Coronavirus: Doctors in plea for social distancing as Matt Hancock warns beaches could close Government will take action if cases spike, says health secretary Independent - Published 1 week ago
Coronavirus: Pubs could require drinkers to leave contact details under reopening plans Matt Hancock says final decision has not been taken on new lockdown-easing measures Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Matt Hancock defends 'momentary breach' of social distancing guidelines: 'It's because I'm human' Health minister speaks out after receiving criticism for patting colleague on back Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Government paid firms over £11m to build custom tracing app – before abandoning it Matt Hancock conceded custom-made app wasn't working effectively on iPhones Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

Matt Hancock caught on video failing to social distance in House of Commons Health secretary's actions come after raft of measures introduced to make parliament 'Covid-secure' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
UK minister apologises for misnaming soccer star Rashford, citing Harry Potter confusion Health minister Matt Hancock apologised on Wednesday to England soccer player Marcus Rashford for getting his name wrong, suggesting that confusion with the star of the Harry Potter films was behind.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Matt Hancock says he is 'proud' of Marcus Rashford for 'playing his part' 'He absolutely persuaded the public as well as the prime minister,' says health secretary Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	Controversial decision to close Dfid 'not discussed' within Cabinet, Matt Hancock says Health secretary describes foreign aid department as something dreamt up 'back in the last century' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
'What about my wife and child?': The migrant health workers risking their lives yet excluded from visa extension scheme 'If Matt Hancock says care workers need to be given a green badge so they are recognised in the same way as frontline NHS workers, why is the immigration system dividing us?' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	Matt Hancock has failed to respond to report warning of social care 'scandal' nine months after deadline Matt Hancock has failed to respond to a parliamentary call to end the "national scandal" of failing social care services for almost one year, it has emerged. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Matt Hancock accuses ethnic minority MPs of 'identity politics' in Black Lives Matter row 61 ethnic minority MPs had written to Home Secretary Priti Patel asking her not to 'silence or impede on the feeling that other minority groups may face' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	Boris Johnson risking new spike in coronavirus cases by easing lockdown when test and trace system underperforming, scientists warn Matt Hancock insists programme 'beat my expectations' but scheme's chief admits it is 'not gold standard yet' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
British health minister urges protesters not to attend rallies British health minister Matt Hancock said on Thursday people should not attend large demonstrations for public health reasons after protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement attracted tens.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	UK politics news – live: Huge death toll due to Britain being 'travel hub' minister claims, as Matt Hancock prepares to reveal test and trace data Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock admits government still has no idea when NHS contact-tracing app will be ready Contact-tracing 'better done' by humans than mobile phone app, claims health secretary Independent - Published on June 10, 2020	England launches study of coronavirus spread in schools Health minister Matt Hancock launched a study to find out the prevalence and spread of the coronavirus among school children and teachers in England on Tuesday to help inform the phased reintroduction.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Coronavirus: Fresh testing row as Matt Hancock says all care homes have had kits 'delivered' but admits they are not yet used Labour protests he has gone back on promise for all residents and staff to have actually been tested by 6 June Independent - Published on June 7, 2020	Matt Hancock accused of 'ignorance' after claiming UK marchers not protesting against racism in this country MPs and march organisers criticise health secretary for saying 'thankfully, this is all based in response to events in America rather than here' Independent - Published on June 7, 2020
Matt Hancock clashes with leading scientist over warning that late lockdown 'cost lives' and lifting now risks second peak 'I wish we had gone into lockdown earlier – I think that has cost a lot of lives', Professor John Edmunds admits Independent - Published on June 7, 2020	Anti-racism protests undoubtedly increase risk of coronavirus spread - UK health minister Anti-racism protests attended by thousands of people in London and other major British cities "undoubtedly" risk causing an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases again, British health minister Matt.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020
Matt Hancock urges people not to attend George Floyd protests this weekend 'for safety of your loved ones' Health secretary Matt Hancock has appealed for the public not to attend events to protest the death of George Floyd planned for this weekend, in order to avoid the risk of spreading coronavirus. Independent - Published on June 5, 2020	UK has more to do to understand why virus hits ethnic minorities harder, says Hancock Britain has more work to do to understand why COVID-19 has a disproportionate effect on black and minority ethnic minorities, health minister Matt Hancock said on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic could delay reforms to social care, health secretary says Pandemic means it will not be 'straightforward' to meet Boris Johnson's promise of producing plans by the end of 2020, says Matt Hancock Independent - Published on June 2, 2020	Coronavirus: Matt Hancock accused of 'empty rhetoric' after ethnic minorities deaths report includes no recommendations Matt Hancock has been accused of "empty rhetoric" after an official study confirmed higher ethnic minority deaths from coronavirus – but failed to set out how ministers would prevent them. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020
UK committed to working with stats watchdog over virus, says PM's spokesman British health minister Matt Hancock has spoken to the head of the country's statistics watchdog to pledge his commitment to work closely with it after David Norgrove criticised the government for.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	Coronavirus: Public's 'duty' to get tested when they have symptoms, says Matt Hancock Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the public have a "new duty" to get tested if they have symptoms of coronavirus. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020
Coronavirus restriction review period extended from every 21 days to 28 days Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced the coronavirus review period will be extended from every three weeks to every month, as ministers assess whether the easing of lockdown restrictions is.. Independent - Published on June 2, 2020	Coronavirus: Government's use of testing figures 'falls well short' of normal standards, warns chief statistician 'Not surprising' that numbers used by Matt Hancock to show he is hitting targets are mistrusted, says scathing letter Independent - Published on June 2, 2020
UK contact-tracing going well, system has spare capacity, says minister Britain's new coronavirus test-and-trace system is working well and some of the thousands of contact-tracers who have been recruited are not yet fully occupied, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on.. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020	Matt Hancock says 'we are winning the battle against coronavirus', but warns disease is not beaten yet Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said the UK is winning the fight against coronavirus as he told anyone with symptoms they must get a test. Independent - Published on June 1, 2020
UK death toll rises by 111 to 39,045 The UK has recorded another 111 deaths from coronavirus, bringing the total to 39,045, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced. Independent - Published on June 1, 2020	Almost two-thirds of care homes have had no staff tested, data shows - despite government's promise of universal testing by early June Health secretary Matt Hancock promised universal testing by early June Independent - Published on May 31, 2020
Matt Hancock: Listen to the health secretary's excruciating interview about Dominic Cummings The tense exchange lasted several minutes. Independent - Published on May 28, 2020	'It's priceless': Matt Hancock laughs off suggestion test and trace was brought forward to distract from Dominic Cummings controversy 'Many of my viewers will think it's not a laughing matter,' says Kay Burley – as health secretary chuckles vigorously Independent - Published on May 28, 2020
Matt Hancock repeatedly refuses to say whether Dominic Cummings 'did the right thing' Matt Hancock has repeatedly refused to answer whether Dominic Cummings "did the right thing" when travelling to Durham despite strict coronavirus restrictions. Independent - Published on May 28, 2020	UK employers should pay wages of those asked to isolate by COVID-19 trace system: minister British employers should pay the wages of anyone told to stay at home by England's COVID-19 test and trace system, British health minister Matt Hancock said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 28, 2020
UK to tackle COVID-19 flare-ups with local measures: health minister Britain will gradually move towards more localised action to tackle local coronavirus flare-ups, as opposed to the nationwide measures taken so far, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 27, 2020	Coronavirus: Every Briton with symptoms can now get tested, Matt Hancock announces Age restrictions to be scrapped Independent - Published on May 27, 2020
UK health minister says will consult colleagues on lockdown fines British health minister Matt Hancock said he would talk to colleagues about fines imposed on families for breaking lockdown rules, after a top government adviser received widespread public condemnation.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020	UK's Hancock did not announce a review of lockdown fines: BBC Political Editor Britain's health minister Matt Hancock did not announce a review of lockdown fines when he was questioned by a member of the public about the penalties in light of action taken by adviser Dominic.. Reuters - Published on May 26, 2020
Government could refund people fined for doing what Dominic Cummings did Matt Hancock promises to go over fines with Treasury in latest contortion to defend top aide Independent - Published on May 26, 2020	'We now go to... Robbie Savage?' - ex-Wales midfielder appears at UK government coronavirus briefing No, your eyes didn't deceive you. That was Robbie Savage asking Matt Hancock a question. BBC News - Published on May 21, 2020
UK confident COVID-19 tracking system will be place before lockdown eased Health secretary Matt Hancock said on Thursday he was confident that a COVID-19 track and trace system would be operating by June 1, allowing lockdown rules to be eased without risking a spike in.. Reuters - Published on May 21, 2020	Coronavirus: NHS and social care staff to get antibody tests from next week, Matt Hancock to announce The tests detect whether a person has had coronavirus and since recovered Independent - Published on May 21, 2020

Matt Hancock

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