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.
Covid inquiry to finally lay bare failure of government and politicians in pandemic
UK Covid-19 Inquiry published the report highlighting failures in pandemic preparation, including focusing on flu instead of coronavirus.