We unpack the latest on intensified coronavirus restrictions across each of the four nations
On Saturday 31 October, the Prime Minister held a press conference alongside the Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, and Chief Medical Officer Professor, Chris Whitty, to announce that England will go into a second lockdown from Thursday 5 November. Elsewhere, the devolved nations have their own COVID restrictions in force.
What the second lockdown in England means for business
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise across the country, on Saturday 31 October the Prime Minister spoke of the remorseless advance of the second wave. Mr Johnson highlighted that despite existing measures serving to bring the R rate to a lower level than it otherwise would be, the rate remained stubbornly above one.
To bring down the R rate and control the virus, protect the NHS and speed the path to recovery, the Prime Minister announced a second national lockdown. This will see restrictions implemented across England from Thursday 5 November, until Wednesday 2 Decemb
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