Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown with emergency measures to control the rapid spread of coronavirus, following intense pressure from ministers and unions to do so.
During a televised address on Monday, the prime minister announced the tougher restrictions will come into force from midnight tonight, as the UK saw a record 58,784 more lab-confirmed coronavirus infections, with a further 407 deaths.
During a televised address on Monday, the prime minister announced the tougher restrictions will come into force from midnight tonight, as the UK saw a record 58,784 more lab-confirmed coronavirus infections, with a further 407 deaths.