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Timeline of the Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

Timeline of the Health Secretary’s coronavirus pandemic controversies

The pictures of Matt Hancock in an embrace with his aide are not the first time he has breached coronavirus restrictions.

O’Neill warns against ‘rewriting’ Stormont House Agreement in new legacy process

O’Neill warns against ‘rewriting’ Stormont House Agreement in new legacy process

Brandon Lewis and Simon Coveney have announced the two governments will move discussions forward.

Major jokes with Queen about telling her son she is overseas ‘fighting pirates’

Major jokes with Queen about telling her son she is overseas ‘fighting pirates’

Lieutenant-Colonel Noor Ahmed also recalled meeting the Queen while serving as a boy Scout, when she visited Stratford, Ontario, in 1973.

Killers jailed for ‘senseless’ attack launched after trivial car incident

Killers jailed for ‘senseless’ attack launched after trivial car incident

West Midlands Police said victim Amaan Momand was punched after his wife was racially abused.

‘No substantial outbreaks’ from large events pilot scheme, says report

‘No substantial outbreaks’ from large events pilot scheme, says report

The Events Research Programme saw 58,000 participants attend indoor and outdoor venues across the country.

Harry arrives in UK ahead of unveiling of Diana statue

Harry arrives in UK ahead of unveiling of Diana statue

Among those attending the ceremony will be members of the statue committee, sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and garden designer Pip Morrison.

Pension campaigner hails progress in ‘long journey’ for recognition payments

Pension campaigner hails progress in ‘long journey’ for recognition payments

The formal campaign for a victims pension scheme started more than 10 years ago in 2008.

Accused cat killer told police he was ‘no threat to animals’

Accused cat killer told police he was ‘no threat to animals’

Nine cats were killed during a gruesome months-long spree in the East Sussex city of Brighton in 2018 and 2019, while seven more were injured.

Defiant Johnson rejects calls to sack Matt Hancock

Defiant Johnson rejects calls to sack Matt Hancock

The Health Secretary faced calls to quit after admitting a kiss with a close aide breached Government rules on social distancing.

Matt Hancock claims he broke social distancing ‘guidance’ in embracing aide

Matt Hancock claims he broke social distancing ‘guidance’ in embracing aide

It is unclear whether Mr Hancock believes his embrace was part of a work meeting.

Ocado receives settlement from co-founder over espionage claim

Ocado receives settlement from co-founder over espionage claim

Jonathan Faiman and Jon Hillary have ‘made a significant payment’ to the Ocado Group as part of the settlement.

Injectable mini ‘air mattress’ developed to treat severe back pain

Injectable mini ‘air mattress’ developed to treat severe back pain

It is the width of a human hair and can be rolled up into a tiny cylinder and inserted into a needle for implantation.

No organised way of how pupils were told about HIV diagnosis, inquiry hears

No organised way of how pupils were told about HIV diagnosis, inquiry hears

Lead counsel Jenni Richards QC outlined the evidence that has been heard this week at the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Former BT executive locked up for killing wife

Former BT executive locked up for killing wife

Leslie Winnister had ‘lost touch with reality’ when he attacked Suzanne Winnister at their home in Bexley, Kent, last year, the Old Bailey heard.

Surge in demand for holidays in new green list destinations

Surge in demand for holidays in new green list destinations

Spain’s Balearic Islands, Malta, Madeira and several Caribbean nations are among the new additions to the quarantine-free travel list.

Policeman cleared over sexual assault claim during welfare check

Policeman cleared over sexual assault claim during welfare check

Rudvelle Walters, 48, was found not guilty by a jury after spending less than an hour in retirement to consider the verdict.

Virgin Galactic given green light to fly paying customers to space

Virgin Galactic given green light to fly paying customers to space

Sir Richard Branson could be on a flight this summer but the next test date has not been determined.

Ruins of ancient village reputedly haunted by a seer go up for sale

Ruins of ancient village reputedly haunted by a seer go up for sale

The Old Village of Lawers sits on the banks of Loch Tay in Perthshire.

Hancock resists calls to resign over reports of affair with close aide

Hancock resists calls to resign over reports of affair with close aide

The Health Secretary said he was ‘very sorry’ for breaching social distancing rules after he was pictured kissing Gina Coladangelo.

EU willing to ‘reach an accommodation’ on Protocol, Irish premier says

EU willing to ‘reach an accommodation’ on Protocol, Irish premier says

Micheal Martin said the UK must be willing to engage in the process and follow through on commitments already made.

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