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Most immediate priority is getting through pandemic, says Javid

Most immediate priority is getting through pandemic, says Javid

Sajid Javid made his first statement as Health Secretary on Sunday.

Health Department to investigate how CCTV footage exposing Hancock was leaked

Health Department to investigate how CCTV footage exposing Hancock was leaked

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has said the DHSC will be carrying out an ‘internal investigation’.

Sensitive defence documents ‘found by member of public at bus stop’

Sensitive defence documents ‘found by member of public at bus stop’

The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after the employee concerned reported the loss last week.

Warning of business rates debt crisis as firms in England owe councils £2.5bn

Warning of business rates debt crisis as firms in England owe councils £2.5bn

Councils collected £14.88 billion in business rates in the past year but saw arrears balloon by more than £1 billion.

Teenager arrested after fatal stabbing at music event

Teenager arrested after fatal stabbing at music event

The 16-year-old was taken to hospital with head injuries after the incident in south-east London.

What the papers say – June 27

What the papers say – June 27

The departure of Matt Hancock as Health Secretary is splashed across every Sunday paper.

Millions of garages too full of junk to store cars – survey

Millions of garages too full of junk to store cars – survey

More than half of drivers with garages surveyed for the RAC said they never put their cars in them.

Man dies after police firearm discharged in Milton Keynes

Man dies after police firearm discharged in Milton Keynes

The incident is being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Sajid Javid ‘honoured’ to be new Health Secretary after Matt Hancock resignation

Sajid Javid ‘honoured’ to be new Health Secretary after Matt Hancock resignation

Former chancellor and home secretary returns to the Cabinet 16 months after shock departure.

Covid, pay rises, and social care to greet Sajid Javid as new Health Secretary

Covid, pay rises, and social care to greet Sajid Javid as new Health Secretary

Sajid Javid takes on the role as leaders fear a ‘perfect storm’ this winter.

Hancock resignation: Who else has broken Covid rules and where are they now?

Hancock resignation: Who else has broken Covid rules and where are they now?

A look at other political figures who have been caught breaking the Government’s pandemic rules, in light of the Health Secretary’s resignation.

Sajid Javid – short-lived chancellor returns to top of politics

Sajid Javid – short-lived chancellor returns to top of politics

Mr Javid returns to the Cabinet to help lead the pandemic response at a crucial time.

Heartache for Wales fans after Denmark cruise to Euro 2020 victory

Heartache for Wales fans after Denmark cruise to Euro 2020 victory

Kasper Dolberg’s double and late efforts from Joakim Maehle and Martin Braithwaite put the seal on an excellent Danish display.

Sajid Javid replaces Matt Hancock as Health Secretary

Sajid Javid replaces Matt Hancock as Health Secretary

The appointment came just 90 minutes after Matt Hancock’s resignation was announced.

SNP Westminster leader accuses PM of ‘failure of leadership’ over Hancock

SNP Westminster leader accuses PM of ‘failure of leadership’ over Hancock

Matt Hancock announced his resignation as the UK’s Health Secretary on Saturday evening.

Timeline of disgraced Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

Timeline of disgraced Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

Matt Hancock’s affair with an aide – culminating in his resignation from the cabinet – was not the first time he has breached Covid-19 restrictions.

The Prime Minister’s written response to Matt Hancock’s resignation

The Prime Minister’s written response to Matt Hancock’s resignation

Boris Johnson paid tribute to the former health secretary.

Matt Hancock: From student journalist to disgraced Health Secretary

Matt Hancock: From student journalist to disgraced Health Secretary

Following a series of uncomfortable headlines in recent weeks, Mr Hancock faced pressure to stand down.

Matt Hancock’s resignation letter in full

Matt Hancock’s resignation letter in full

Mr Hancock has quit as health secretary following revelations about his private life.

Matt Hancock quits as Health Secretary after kiss with aide

Matt Hancock quits as Health Secretary after kiss with aide

Mr Hancock wrote to the Prime Minister to tender his resignation.

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