treating the region as 'a canary in the coal mine' as he called for more financial support for businesses and workers affected by potential restrictions. Mr Burnham said that cities in the north were being used as part of an 'experimental regional lockdown strategy'.He added that the government had told him that 'there's no money left' for his demands if the region was placed under Tier 3 restrictions.
Chris Whitty warns Tier 3 'base level' restrictions won't be enough to stop virus - and more measures could be needed
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The government's chief medical officer has warned that the new so-called tier three local lockdown restrictions, which are to be implemented in the most severe cases, will not work on their own.Just hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new restrictions in the commons Professor Chris Whitty said he was not confident they would be enough to stop the spread of the disease.After being asked by BBC's Laura Kuenssburg: "Are you confident what's being announced can be enough to slow
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13.10.2020 / 20:26
Boris Johnson says negations to move more northern areas to Tier 3 lockdown restrictions continue
that the government has the power to “impose” the measures.The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “The PM said the government continues to work with local leaders in the North to agree additional interventions in Level 3 areas, in order to drive down transmission of the virus.“The PM said that for the Liverpool City Region we’ve successfully agreed a package of measures and support including the closure of gyms and fitness studios, casinos, adult gaming centres and betting shops."This is
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
12.10.2020 / 23:19
Government will impose Tier 3 restrictions on areas that don't co-operate, warns PM
The government will step in and impose stricter lockdown rules on areas where they think its necessary even if there is no agreement from local politicians, the Prime Minister said today.After days of uncertainty and confusion, it was announced that Greater Manchester would be placed in tier 2 of the new Covid Alert level system, meaning mixing between households indoors will be prohibited but that hospitality business could remain open.However, in the House of Commons earlier, Boris Johnson
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.10.2020 / 22:07
Boris Johnson warns that effective Covid-19 vaccine may never arrive
Covid-19 vaccine "cannot be taken for granted", as he ruled out smaller local lockdowns to contain the virus.The Prime Minister told MPs there is a "good chance" of developing a vaccine before sounding a note of caution.He also faced demands from Tory backbenchers to trust Britons to act responsibly and not leave areas in a "permanent state" with restrictions in place.His remarks came during a lengthy Commons grilling after he announced the new three-tier approach to deal with the spread of
nme.com
12.10.2020 / 21:27
Live gigs impossible under top two tiers of government’s new lockdown measures
Boris Johnson laid out a new three-tier local lockdown plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.He set out details in a House of Commons statement, saying: “We will now simplify and standardise our local rules, by introducing a three tiered system of local COVID alert levels in England set at medium, high and very high.”Areas of the UK in the medium tier continue with the same rules that are currently in place nationwide.
nme.com
12.10.2020 / 16:27
Johnny Marr praises Manchester’s Night Time Economy Adviser for launching legal action over local lockdown plans
Johnny Marr has praised Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, for leading legal action against the UK government over the detrimental impact that a local lockdown would have on the hospitality sector in the north of England.News of this legal challenge comes ahead of Boris Johnson’s expected announcement today (October 12) of a three-tier lockdown strategy for England in order to prevent a further rise in coronavirus cases.
dailyrecord.co.uk
12.10.2020 / 11:05
Devolution uprising against Boris Johnson as he introduces Nicola Sturgeon lockdown measures
Boris Johnson is facing a devolution uprising as he prepares to introduce tough new covid measures in the north of England.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.10.2020 / 15:48
National lockdown still possible as UK braces for further Covid restrictions, expert warns
lockdown is still possible and must be avoided “at all costs”, a leading UK scientist warned. Professor Peter Horby said every effort has to be made now to stop a return to the harsh restrictions imposed in March.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.10.2020 / 15:11
Ban on leaving Manchester lasting four weeks? Some shops shut? Hairdressers closed? Here's what could be coming in the government's new lockdown measures... which will be announced tomorrow
A ban on leaving the local area for at least four weeks could be among new coronavirus measures being brought in tomorrow, according to reports this morning.Northern leaders, including the Mayor Andy Burnham, are locked in negotiations with the government over the new rules.Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly signed off an agreement for a simplified, three tier system of local lockdowns for regions in England this week.They are said to be 'medium risk', 'high risk' and 'very high
nme.com
05.10.2020 / 18:49
Boris Johnson warns of “tough times ahead” for cinemas following Cineworld closures
Cineworld will be closing all its UK and US venues.The chain confirmed earlier today (October 5) that it would “temporarily” shut its cinemas, putting 45,000 jobs at risk – including 5,500 in the UK – amid the coronavirus pandemic.Reacting to the news, Johnson told the press (via Metro): “Obviously we hope to reduce, to keep the numbers of people who lose their jobs down as much as we can, but clearly there are going to be tough times ahead.“That’s why we’ve already invested £190billion in