Matt Hancock

Treasury reportedly ‘flummoxed’ by proposal to give one-off payment to everyone who tests positive for Covid

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 27 November

Matt Hancock says NHS will be ready to administer doses to vulnerable people from 1 December

Imperial College study finds that infection can cause mental decline equivalent to losing 8.5 IQ points

Five vaccination sites to be set up in major cities as part of mass inoculation roll-out

Nationwide shortage of Covid-19 testing capacity means some people may have to wait longer for appointments

UK government mulling similar restrictions following success of evening shutdowns in Antwerp

Health secretary says steep hike is ‘concerning’ - but quirk in the testing system could be to blame

Think tank finds that ministers’ refusal to take responsibility for decisions resulted in UK going into lockdown too late

Investigation reveals how Downing Street ignored WHO’s pre-lockdown push for use of alcohol-based rubs

Critics are questioning decision to hand coronavirus response to the new National Institute for Health Protection

The multitalented Tory peer, ex-TalkTalk boss and former jockey is controversial choice to head National Institute for Health Protection

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 17 August

Government rolling out the swab and DNA testing devices in hospitals, care homes and labs

New restrictions introduced at 9pm via Twitter prompt fierce political backlash

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Health minister says flare-ups being contained ‘swiftly and silently’ through local lockdowns

Calls for public inquiry mounting as Treasury also reveals £15bn bill for PPE

Health experts expect ‘a number of Leicesters’ across the UK

Woman whose father died in care home demands that health secretary retract his ‘protective ring’ claim

Government forced to push back launch of ‘lockdown ending’ smartphone tool

Those in care homes, people over 65 and those who must leave home to work can now be tested

BBC documentary showed the government failed to stockpile crucial PPE

Sources say the health secretary has ‘not had a good crisis’

Royal College of Nursing tells members they can refuse to treat patients without PPE

NHS and senior cabinet ministers deny reports of infighting at the top

Government facing growing pressure to explain why UK is lagging behind other developed nations

Government considers new scheme to ease coronavirus lockdown - but not everyone is convinced

Ex-Man Utd star says the health secretary should focus on tests for NHS staff

Health secretary sets out ‘five-pillar’ plan to ramp up coronavirus testing

Revelation adds to anger over government’s track record on Covid-19 testing

Call for 250,000 volunteers to help vulnerable people isolated by pandemic

Cabinet members jostle for position in event prime minister is taken ill

Health Secretary suggests UK manufacturers switch to making respirators to combat shortfall