Hancock apologises but resists calls to resign over reports of affair with close aide

In a brief statement, Matt Hancock said he is “very sorry” that he has let people down, but that he remains focused on his job tackling the pandemic.

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock is accused of having an affair with adviser Gina Coladangelo (Yui Mok/PA)

Matt Hancock has apologised for breaking social distancing rules after he was pictured kissing a close aide in his Whitehall department.

However, the UK Health Secretary made clear he intends to resist calls for his resignation following reports he was having an extramarital affair with Gina Coladangelo, who he appointed last year.