Tighter restrictions on social mixing will be imposed in Liverpool, Warrington, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced.

Coronavirus restrictions tightened in Liverpool, Warrington and Teesside

Health secretary Matt Hancock announcing new restrictions on the North East of England in the House of Commons. 

MPs will regain an important influence over measures to limit our freedoms.

MPs to gain voice and votes on Covid measures

Universities in Scotland are dealing with a number of coronavirus clusters.

Matt Hancock: I won’t rule out asking students to stay on campus for Christmas

Matt Hancock confirmed that people with acute clinical needs are the top priority, followed by care home workers and residents.

Priority list revealed for coronavirus tests as £500 isolation support announced

The Government has announced people in England could be fined up to £10,000 if they fail to self-isolate.

Hancock warns Britain at 'tipping point' as Covid cases increase

Local coronavirus lockdown restrictions will be enforced across parts of the North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire to “curb rising infection rates”.

Pub curfews and no mixing of households for more parts of England

A daughter has told ITV News she has "lost all faith in 111" after her father, who had covid symptoms, was told to stay at home but died a couple of days after.

'I've lost all faith in 111': Daughter tells of how her father died of Covid

Officials have requested a 10pm curfew on pubs, restaurants and other licensed premises, and a move to table service only.

North East Covid restrictions: 10pm pubs curfew and household mixing banned

People drinking on the streets of Soho, London. 

Matt Hancock said a Covid pass could "allow us to have a merry Christmas”.

'Affluent young' blamed for rise in cases as Hancock plans Covid ‘pass’

The Health Secretary said there are ‘operational challenges from time to time’ with the regime.

Test and Trace has worst week since launch with 30% of close contacts missed

Existing trials in Southampton and Hampshire will also be expanded.

Hancock: 20 minute Covid tests will make 'enormous difference' - 'if they work'

Matt Hancock said the number of people waiting longer than the 62-day NHS England target to begin treatment for cancer after an urgent GP referral had “increased substantially” since the coronavirus crisis began in March.

Exclusive: Government hopes to clear cancer backlog 'within months'

PHE, set up seven years ago in 2013, is expected to be axed by Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

What is Public Health England?

Shoppers face fines of up to £100 for flouting face covering regulations from Friday.

Public must wear face coverings in sandwich shops, government says

Matt Hancock is to address MPs in the House of Commons, delivering an 'important statement' to the House.

Matt Hancock