UK Covid: Hancock defends nurses' 1% pay rise; mystery person with Brazil variant found in south London – as it happened
by Sarah Marsh, Clea Skopeliti and Rachel Hall (earli from on (#5EZ7B)
Health secretary defends proposed 1% pay rise for NHS staff; UK individual who tested positive for Brazil variant found in Croydon. This live blog has now closed - please follow the global Covid live blog for updates
- Mystery person with Brazil variant in England found
- Public urged to join slow handclap protest against 1% NHS pay rise
- Nurses' union prepares for strike action over 1% pay offer for NHS staff
- People trying to leave England without travel form face 200 fine
6.22pm GMT
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5.51pm GMT
The briefing is now over but here is a summary of the main points from health secretary Matt Hancock this evening:
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