Under-fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry
Matt Hancock expected to defend his performance as health secretary during the pandemic before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
Witnesses have criticized Hancock's approach and called for his removal, including the former senior civil servant Lord Sedwill and former top Number 10 adviser Dominic Cummings.
Andy Burnham accused Hancock of imposing ineffective Tier 3 restrictions on Greater Manchester and administering a punishment beating for the city.
Chief scientific adviser to appear before pandemic inquiry
The Government's top science adviser, Professor Dame Angela McLean, is set to appear before the UK Covid-19 inquiry on Thursday.
Dame Angela is expected to address the Government's controversial Eat Out to Help Out scheme during the inquiry.
The inquiry has revealed that Dame Angela made derogatory remarks about Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Professor Carl Heneghan in private messages.
Ciara Kelly: It used to be religion and politics we weren't to talk about. Now, it's immigration, transgenderism...
Criticism of the UK Covid-19 inquiry and politicians avoiding responsibility.
Concerns about the impact of delays in diagnosis, isolation measures, and mental health.
Suggestion that Sweden's approach of not implementing strict lockdown rules may be viewed as more effective.