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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Matt Hancock announces new Covid-19 testing programme Matt Hancock has announced two tests which can detect coronavirus and flu are to be rolled out. The tests promise results in 90 minutes and can even be conducted by people without medical training... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 5 days ago

Hancock defends new restrictions for northern England Health Secretary Matt Hancock has defended the imposition of new restrictions for parts of northern England which bans households from visiting each other. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published 1 week ago

Hancock announces new lockdown measures in the North Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that from midnight tonight, people in Greater Manchester, parts of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire who live in different households will be banned from.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus: UK extends self-isolation period from seven to 10 days The self-isolation extension comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that "we can see, sadly, a second wave of coronavirus that's starting to roll across Europe".View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:43Published 1 week ago


Hancock: NHS consultations should move online and to mobile phones All NHS consultations should be carried out by phone or video unless there isa good reason not to, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said. In a speech tothe Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Mr.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Self-isolation period for those with Covid-19 symptoms extended to 10 days People who test positive for coronavirus or display symptoms must now self-isolate for 10 days as Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned of a “second wavestarting to roll across Europe”. The UK’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

Hancock: Must protect UK from second wave Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is important that people in the UK are protected from the second wave of Covid-19 that is coming across Europe, as he defends the Government's changing advice for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:53Published 1 week ago

Hancock: Second wave of coronavirus rising in Europe Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells LBC's Nick Ferrari that a "second wave" ofcoronavirus is "rising in Europe". The length of time people with coronavirussymptoms must self-isolate is set to increase.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus in numbers: Publication of UK death figures paused The Department for Health and Social Care is “pausing” publication of daily death figures for the whole of the UK after Health Secretary Matt Hancock ordered a review into in the way they are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus in numbers: UK death count remains paused The Government said there has been a total of 295,372 Covid-19 cases confirmed in the UK.The Department for Health and Social Care said on Friday it was “pausing” publication of daily death figures.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Matt Hancock: Oxford trial is a promising step towards coronavirus vaccine Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock addresses the House of Commons with the latest updates on efforts against the coronavirus pandemic, and the Government's plans to ensure.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus in numbers: Worldwide death toll passes 600,000 Countries including the US, South Africa and India are struggling to hold down rising rates of coronavirus as global deaths from Covid-19 surged past 600,000.Concerns are rising that the pandemic has.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus in numbers: Publication of daily UK death figures is paused A further 13 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths in hospitals to 29,173, NHS England said on Saturday.The patients.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published 3 weeks ago

Hancock orders urgent review into calculation of death figures Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ordered an urgent review into the calculation of death figures.This follows criticism from researchers of “statistical flaws” in the way deaths from Covid-19 are.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Hancock: Gov is easing some restrictions in Leicester UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that the government is easing "some but not all" of the restrictions in place in Leicester. Report by Bassaneseg. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Health Secretary: Some lockdown measures to remain in place in Leicester Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said some of the lockdown restrictions can be lifted in Leicester from July 24, but not all. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published 3 weeks ago

Government to make decision on Leicester lockdown Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed a decision on Leicester's lockdown will be made on Thursday. Tuesday marks two weeks of the localised lockdown, imposed due to the city's alarming.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on July 14, 2020

Hancock announces that face coverings will be compulsory in England’s shops Health Secretary Matt Hancock formally announces that face covering are to become compulsory in shops in England and those who fail to comply with the order from July 24 could face a fine of up to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published on July 14, 2020

Hancock: Police can enforce face covering rules Health secretary Matt Hancock has given police the power to enforce the decision to make face coverings mandatory in shops. The new rules will come into force from 24th July. Report by Browna. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:40Published on July 14, 2020

Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in England’s shops Johnson makes face coverings compulsory in England’s shops As of July 24, it will be mandatory to wear a face covering whilst shopping in England. The Government have announced this fresh move to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published on July 13, 2020

Government preparing ‘biggest flu vaccination programme in history’ Credit: National Pharmacy AssociationThe Government has procured enough supplies for the “biggest flu vaccination programme in history”, the Health Secretary has said. Matt Hancock said planning is.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published on July 13, 2020

Hancock: Medical safety review is a ‘wake-up call’ Health secretary Matt Hancock apologises on behalf of the government after a review into medical interventions such as pelvic mesh identified significant failings. Report by Browna. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:01Published on July 8, 2020

Hancock avoids apologising over PM remarks on care homes Health Secretary Matt Hancock has praised the 'amazing work' of care homes during the coronavirus pandemic following Boris Johnson's recent remarks on correct procedures not being followed. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:16Published on July 7, 2020

Ashworth calls on Hancock to apologise for PM’s 'crass remarks' on care homes Shadow health secretary Jonathan Ashworth called on Matt Hancock to apologise for the Prime Minister’s “crass remarks” on care homes.Mr Hancock paid tribute to care homes which have "done so much.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published on July 7, 2020

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Coronavirus Manchester: Why has a major incident been declared? Announcement made three days after health secretary Matt Hancock imposed local lockdowns across region Independent - Published 6 days ago
Muslim Eid celebrations not being targeted by household gatherings ban, Matt Hancock says Household gatherings banned in some areas while pubs remain open Independent - Published 1 week ago
North of England lockdown: Where are new local restrictions and what are the rules? 'Households gathering' is one reason for stricter measures, Matt Hancock says Independent - Published 1 week ago

Matt Hancock sees coronavirus not as a threat but as an opportunity, just like the Great Fire of London Coronavirus has given the NHS tremendous opportunities for innovation, the biggest opportunity in Europe Independent - Published 1 week ago
All initial GP consultations should now happen on phone or online, Matt Hancock announces Matt Hancock has announced all GP appointments should be done remotely over the phone or online unless there is a "compelling" clinical reason for in-person appointments. Independent - Published 1 week ago
Coronavirus: I'm worried about a second coronavirus wave, says Matt Hancock Health Secretary claims virus is coming from Europe Independent - Published 1 week ago

What is the government’s obesity plan? From junk food bans to cycling prescriptions The Government is waging war on obesity (Picture: Getty Images) The Government is set to launch its campaign to tackle obesity in the UK, in a bid to save the NHS £100 million and lower the risk of.. WorldNews - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Care home residents in England allowed visits from friends and families again Matt Hancock has announced visits to care homes in England will restart this week in a significant easing of the coronavirus restrictions introduced four months ago. Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Matt Hancock warns conspiracy theorists are putting lives at risk as he hails positive results in vaccine trial Poll suggests one in four may not take vaccine if created. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Coronavirus: Government suspends publication of daily UK-wide death toll over accuracy concerns Matt Hancock had ordered a review of the figures after academics sounded the alarm Independent - Published 3 weeks ago

Matt Hancock orders urgent review into how coronavirus daily deaths are calculated Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Matt Hancock 'open' to national day of recognition for NHS staff on Covid-19 frontlines Call for recognition comes after unions demand government end platitudes and boost NHS staff's pay packets Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Leicester lockdown measures eased after cases drop Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there were positive signs the actions taken were working. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	Matt Hancock orders pause in use of sub-standard coronavirus testing swabs Health secretary tells MPs there is no evidence of clinical harm to patients Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Leicester lockdown: Schools and shops to open in but pubs stay closed as city continues to battle outbreak Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that schools and shops will reopen but pubs will remain closed in Leicester as the city continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	UK denies being influenced on decision to block Huawei US President Donald Trump did not directly influence the U.K. government’s decision to ban Huawei equipment from its 5G networks, a British minister said, CNBC reports. “We all know Donald Trump,.. WorldNews - Published 3 weeks ago
More than 100 coronavirus outbreaks a week across UK, Matt Hancock says Seasonal workers locked down in farm as 'targeted action' pledged Independent - Published on July 13, 2020	Employers should now always offer working from home as option, Matt Hancock says 'I definitely think it should be the norm where possible,' says Hancock Independent - Published on July 10, 2020
Leicester lockdown: Hancock 'worried' about practices at clothing factories Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he is "worried" about poor social distancing in some factories. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	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 on July 3, 2020
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 on June 30, 2020	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 on June 30, 2020
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 on June 30, 2020	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 on June 29, 2020
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 on June 29, 2020	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 on June 26, 2020
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 on June 21, 2020	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 on June 21, 2020
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 on June 19, 2020	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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020	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 on June 17, 2020
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 on June 17, 2020	'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 on June 16, 2020
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 on June 15, 2020	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 on June 11, 2020
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 on June 11, 2020	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 on June 11, 2020
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 on June 11, 2020	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

Matt Hancock

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