Government will decide next week how to end current lockdown

Santa is facing restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, despite recently being cleared as a key worker by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. New research by smart home security firm, SimpliSafe, has revealed that kids across Scotland are already planning ways to keep them and their families Covid-19 safe during his visit this Christmas.

Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has accused the UK government of intentionally destroying the night life sector through the introduction of new coronavirus restrictions.The sector argues it will be among the hardest hit through Boris Johnson’s revised three-tier system, which the PM outlined in a virtual statement to the Commons last week.The new rules, which are due to come in to force from Wednesday (December 2), will see non-essential retail and personal care providers, such as

indyref2 should take place in 2021 if it is “safe” and claimed Boris Johnson would not block another vote.However, in an interview with the Daily Record, he declined to be drawn on the broken relationship between Sturgeon and Alex Salmond.He also refused to say whether he would campaign alongside the former SNP leader if there was a referendum.The SNP’s virtual conference starts today amid calls by senior party figures for another vote on Scotland’s constitutional future.Indyref2 will be central

vote on the constitution. With the Nationalists currently soaring in the polls it means Boris Johnson could face huge pressure to allow an IndyRef2 to take place in the coming years - despite repeatedly saying he would not.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.A joint statement issued by the four UK governments said they had been working closely together to find a way for family and friends to see each other, recognising it must be “limited and cautious”.Boris Johnson warned families they must make a “personal judgement” about the risks of coronavirus to vulnerable loved ones when forming a Christmas bubble.“We can’t afford to throw caution to the wind.

follow our blog.The government is meeting with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to discuss plans to allow families to reunite over Christmas.A Cobra meeting bringing together the UK government and the devolved administrations will be held this afternoon to agree on a four-nation approach to relaxing coronavirus restrictions over the festive period.

Earlier today, Boris Johnson confirmed that the national lockdown in England will be lifted on December 2.From this date, people will be able to go to the gym, hairdressers and beauty salons once again.In a speech to the commons, the Prime Minister said: "From next Wednesday people will be able to leave their home for any purpose and meet others in outdoor public spaces, subject to the rule of six, collective worship, weddings and outdoor sports can resume, and shops, personal care, gyms and the

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

Tier 3 restrictions on October 23 prior to going into lockdown.

and replaced with a strengthened three-tier system.It is thought Boris Johnson is finalising the details on what comes next with his cabinet today ahead of an announcement on Monday.But the Sunday national newspapers are full of briefings on what is to be expected.According to the Sunday Times, the new three tiers will all be 'tougher' than those imposed in October.It will mean 'most people' are unable to mix with other households or friends before the end of March next year.There will be a

Patel she had no “intention” to cause upset was enough.

coronavirus. However, with the national lockdown due to come to an end on December 2, most of us are wondering what will come next.Much of Greater Manchester has been under strict local measures since the end of July.Following the introduction of a 'tier system', the 10 boroughs were all eventually placed in the strictest category - tier 3 - meaning a raft of restrictions and closures.

The coronavirus pandemic has created not only a health emergency but an economic one.