What time is Matt Hancock’s press conference today and what is he expected to say?

Downing Street said the conference will take place at 5pm this afternoon (November 30).

The Health Secretary is likely to give updates on the latest vaccine news after it was rumoured that the first UK vaccines could be used from this Wednesday pending approval from regulators.

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Mr Hancock will also address the new England tier system set to come into force from December 2.

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