DVSA confirms when driving tests and lessons can restart in England after national lockdown

direct to your inboxA national lockdown is needed to curb the latest strain of the coronavirus, scientists have warned.Boris Johnson is facing increasing pressure to take tougher measures after the new fast-spreading variant was identified.It comes as more than 40 countries have banned arrivals from the UK over concerns about the virus strain, which is up to 70pc more infectious.Tier 4 measures, similar to the rules in the November lockdown, have been introduced in parts of London and the South

straight to your inboxJermaine Jenas has urged Gareth Southgate to consider John Stones for England again after his Manchester City form. The defender has dropped off the international radar after he became effectively sixth-choice centre-back for City last season due to injuries and poor form.

accusing ministers of not treating the north and the south equally.Speaking to BBC Radio Manchester about yesterday's decision, he said:  “It isn’t equal treatment.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has confirmed his son Kai has signed for Manchester United.The Reds have snapped up the oldest son of their former striker, who remains the club's record goalscorer. Rooney, currently player and caretaker manager at Championship side Derby County, announced the news on social media, posting a picture of himself and 11-year-old Kai alongside wife Coleen.

all non-essential shops will be allowed to reopen.

coronavirus.Health secretary Matt Hancock announced on Thursday (November 26) which areas would be placed in which tier.It is all part of the government's 'Covid Winter Plan' which was unveiled by the Prime Minister earlier this week.He then said there will be a return to "tougher" regional tiers and sees even stricter measures for areas placed in Tier 2 and Tier 3.The most notable change is that in Tier 3, hospitality will remain closed completely except for delivery and takeaway - just like

coronavirus lockdown next week. From December 2, the travel ban will be lifted, meaning for the first time in a month people will be able to leave their homes other than for essential reasons.Those living in Tier 1 and Tier 2 regions will once again be able to leave the area for leisure purposes - subject to social distancing measures while they're out.

according to the M.E.N’s analysis of yesterday’s figures, with some dropping by more than a third in that time. Trafford's have seen a particularly substantial reduction, having almost halved since October 23.

Boris Johnson has outlined how the tier system will change after national lockdown.The Prime Minister told MPs that the previous three-tier system was 'not quite enough' to drive the R number below one.He has outlined a new tier system similar to the first - but 'tougher'.The changes include stricter measures for hospitality venues in Tiers 1 and 2, as well as a change to the 10pm curfew for all areas.This time around, the restrictions for each tier will be a 'uniform' set of rules, according to

Naman Ramachandran England will lift its second lockdown from Dec. 2 as scheduled, U.K.

Boris Johnson is to unveil his winter lockdown strategy later today.The Prime Minister will set out plans for a strengthened three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions to replace the national lockdown in England.Mr Johnson will also detail a limited relaxation in the rules for over Christmas, which would allow a small number of households to be able to mix for a set number of days.The PM will make a virtual statement today in the Commons at 3.30pm to MPs, followed by a televised address to