Boris Johnson is under pressure to order a two-week 'circuit breaker' lockdown that scientists say could save an estimated 7,800 lives.
The Prime Minister is now reportedly willing to consider the drastic move if his three-tier system fails after calls from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to introduce the new national restrictions.
The temporary lockdown would see the closure of the majority of businesses, including pubs and restaurants, if the traffic light system - in place from today - does not slow the spread, Government sources told the Telegraph.
It is reported a decision will be made at the end of next week, just in time for the half-term school holiday, with one source claiming the likelihood of the U-turn is "at least 80 per
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