Councils are to be given new powers so they can impose shut downs quicker in the event of coronavirus outbreaks, according to reports.
The "lightning lockdowns" plan will reportedly allow local authorities to shut pubs and cafés without having to first get the green-light from the Government.
It could also mean bans on weddings and other large gatherings at short notice. A Government health source told The Sun: "Councils will be able to impose lighting lockdowns where they see fit." Boris Johnson is set update his road map to help Britain bounce back from the pandemic at a Downing Street press conference on Friday.
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