The Government has published proposals for the emergency laws it believes it needs to steer Britain through the coronavirus outbreak.
The sweeping powers - which will be brought to the House of Commons tomorrow - will give the government authority to interfere in areas of British life in a way that would have been unthinkable before the crisis.
Ministers have not declared a "state of emergency" under the Civil Contingencies Act - meaning Parliament must pass these proposals.
The Bill includes measures which will offer additional employment protections and compensation for those volunteering in health and social care.
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