Boris Johnson to seize powers from NHS England and hand them to Matt Hancock in bid for more control over the health service Ministers are planning to overhaul the NHS amid coronavirus crisis frustrations They want to ‘clip the wings’ of NHS England’s chief executive Simon Stevens There has been anger among ministers at the … Read more
Families can finally look forward to reunions with elderly relatives in the coming days after Matt Hancock suggested the care home visit ban will be lifted imminently. Now the coronavirus crisis has fizzled out, the Health Secretary said the ban on visits is ‘coming to an end very soon’. The details on how care homes in … Read more
Matt Hancock today apologised to thousands of women harmed by three avoidable health scandals after a damning review into vaginal mesh implants, pregnancy test drug Primodos and epilepsy treatment sodium valproate. The Health Secretary said sorry ‘on behalf of the NHS and the entire health service’, saying ‘voices had now been heard’ and acknowledging the … Read more
Matt Hancock today revealed the government will look again at whether people in England should wear face coverings or masks while out in public. Speaking in the House of Commons, the Health Secretary replied ‘yes’ when asked whether officials would reconsider the existing advice in England. Current rules say people must wear a covering over … Read more
Matt Hancock won’t commit to pay rise for ‘incredible’ NHS staff but claims they will be ‘rewarded’ for efforts during Covid-19 crisis ahead of tonight’s final Clap for Carers on health service’s 72nd anniversary The Health Secretary said we ‘want to reward NHS staff for what they have done’ But Matt Hancock refused to commit … Read more
The first sign Matt Hancock had that he was feeling the strain of dealing with the Government’s attempt to fight coronavirus was when he noticed wife Martha scrutinising his thinning hair. She singled out a single grey strand and promptly pulled it out. It was the last week in April, a big moment politically and … Read more
Piers Morgan accused TV rival Dan Walker of ‘waffling’ and giving Matt Hancock an ‘easy ride’ after the Health Secretary appeared on Tuesday’s BBC Breakfast. The Good Morning Britain host, 55, has long criticised government ministers for boycotting his ITV show amid the pandemic, and was left incredulous after watching Hancock discuss the daily coronavirus testing figures … Read more
Travel corridor list could be released within DAYS in new boost for summer holidays as Matt Hancock says quarantine-free countries will be published ‘in good time’ ahead of June 29 deadline Health Secretary said he’d publish details ahead of June 29 quarantine review Came as first UK holidaymakers arrived in Spain after it lifted quarantine … Read more
Not on the list? You’re not coming in! Drinkers might have to register online before visiting pubs when they reopen on July 4, says Matt Hancock Boris Johnson set to unveil further loosening of coronavirus lockdown for July 4 Pubs and bars are on track to be given the green light to get back up … Read more
Matt Hancock is facing a fresh storm over the failed NHS contact tracing app today as Apple dismissed his claims that its version does not detect distances well. The tech giant also made clear it had not been consulted over the Health Secretary’s statement last night that they would now work together to develop hybrid … Read more