People who repeatedly flout rules on wearing face coverings could be fined up to £3,200 under tough new rules for England, Boris Johnson has said.
Failing to wear a mask in places like shops and on public transport carries a fine of £100 at present, which is reduced to £50 if paid within two weeks.
Under new measures, fines will be doubled for repeat offenders - with a maximum penalty of £3,200. And people hosting raves or other unlawful gatherings of more than 30 people can be slapped with £10,000 spot fines, amid a surge in house parties during lockdown.
The new restrictions come as the Prime Minister announced lockdown easements that were postponed earlier this month could go ahead from Saturday - such as close-contact beauty treatments
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