How much can you get fined for ignoring the lockdown and can you get arrested?

"Every one we lose is going to be permanently lost. We’re talking about 84% of the sector shutting down"

Boris Johnson is to write to every UK household to urge people to stay at home.

Since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK shores, many lives across the nation have been turned upside down. And, after Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday 23 March, residents across the country have been forced to put their near-future plans on hold, with birthdays, weddings and other large gatherings cancelled to attempt to stunt the growth of covid-19 cases across the UK.

A government minister has told Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley to 'back off', insisting there is 'no reason' for a store such as his to remain open following the Prime Minister's orders to the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.

ITV have made the decision to postpone the Britain's Got Talent live shows, according to reports. The series is due to start next month, with it being confirmed the audition process will air as normal.The decision comes after the government has ramped up guidelines for the current coronavirus crisis — with Prime Minister Boris Johnson now telling people they must stay indoors for at least three weeks.

Boris Johnson has said the Government is ready to impose tougher restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus if people do not follow the guidance on social distancing.

Scots police chiefs have warned pubs they face being ‘dealt with appropriately’ if they continue to stay open after they were told to shut amid the coronavirus crisis.

"The Government’s proposals fall far short of the lifeline needed by the self-employed in the music industry and creative sector," says CEO Tom Kiehl

The government has warned it will impose tougher measures to combat the spread of coronavirus if people keep ignoring the advice on 'social distancing'.