The silence of friends sealed Matt Hancock’s fate – not the damnation of his enemies

As with all modern Tory scandals, the story of Matt Hancock's departure from government tonight has an explosive short-term trigger.

PM appoints former chancellor Sajid Javid as new health secretary

Former chancellor Sajid Javid has been appointed health secretary following the resignation of Matt Hancock, Downing Street has said.

Wales knocked out of Euro 2020 after 4-0 defeat to Denmark

Wales have missed out on a place in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals after a 4-0 defeat to Denmark.

‘I have let people down’: Read Matt Hancock’s resignation letter in full – and the PM’s reply

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has resigned as health secretary after CCTV footage leaked of him kissing an aide in his departmental office, in breach of social distancing rules.

Report warned of structural damage to collapsed Miami block three years ago – and sister building ‘could be evacuated’

Engineers warned about structural damage to a Miami apartment block three years before its collapse, it has emerged.

Growing calls for ‘rethink’ on COVID rules that can force entire year groups home when one pupil tests positive

There are growing calls for changes to schools' COVID guidance to prevent large groups of children having to be sent home every time just one or two pupils test positive.

Matt Hancock resigns as health secretary after admitting breaking COVID rules

Matt Hancock has resigned as health secretary after admitting breaking coronavirus rules, Downing Street says.

Report warned of structural damage to collapsed Miami block three years ago – and sister building ‘could be evacuated’

Engineers warned about structural damage to a Miami apartment block three years before its collapse, it has emerged.