Matthew Hancock3 Mar 2026What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has published two reports with eight more to follow.3 Mar 202620 Nov 2025'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry findsBoris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making.20 Nov 202520 Nov 2025The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid responseThe Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.20 Nov 20252 Jul 2025Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - HancockFormer health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.2 Jul 202514 Apr 2025Libel claim against Matt Hancock can go to trialEx-MP Andrew Bridgen says the former health secretary defamed him, which Mr Hancock denies.14 Apr 202528 Mar 2024MP must cure deficiencies in Hancock claim - judgeA judge says Andrew Bridgen must pay 90% of Matt Hancock's legal costs.28 Mar 202420 Mar 2024Matt Hancock loses bid to throw out libel claimIndependent MP Andrew Bridgen says the former health secretary accused him of being antisemitic.20 Mar 20241 Mar 2024Hancock waits for ruling on libel fight with MPAndrew Bridgen says he was falsely labelled antisemitic in a tweet by the former health secretary.1 Mar 20247 Dec 2023I did not back 'let the virus rip' stance - JohnsonThe former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.7 Dec 2023...
