Matt Hancock has come under fire after being spotted without a face mask while travelling in a ministerial car. Downing Street said ministers had been told to wear face coverings in their chauffeur-driven cars after the Health Secretary was snapped without one on a trip to the Department of Health and Social Care on Monday.
Mr Hancock has often urged members of the public to obey the rules, including on mask usage, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Passengers in taxis and private hire cars are required to wear masks - with fines of £200 for flouting the rules. The fines, which reduce to £100 if paid within 14 days, can stretch to £6,400 for repeated breaches.
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