Matt Hancock's lockdown warning to London as fears mount it'll plunge into Tier 3

Millions will be placed under the toughest Covid-19 rules from today, as changes to tiers kick in.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester will remain in the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced today.During a statement in the House of Commons, Mr Hancock released the details of the latest government review of the tier system in England.There had been hopes that Greater Manchester - or some boroughs - would be moved down to Tier 2, due to a fall in infection rates.But the Health Secretary said many areas in Tier 3 were not 'quite there,' as he announced just three areas in the country would move down.Although cases had been falling across most of Greater Manchester for some weeks, he said that pressures on the NHS still remained.Mr Hancock said: "I know that Tier 3 measures are tough but

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester and Lancashire are staying in Tier 3 restrictions after a review of Covid rules across England.Matt Hancock announced in the House of Commons on Thursday morning that Bristol and North Somerset were coming out of Tier 3 into Tier 2 - but that every other part of England currently in Tier 3 was staying there.  He also announced a list of areas that would be moved up into Tier 3 including Surrey, Berkshire and Peterborough.

Christmas should quarantine now, the Health Secretary has ordered.

Matt Hancock revealed today that there is a new strain of coronavirus in England as he announced new areas are to be plunged into Tier 3.

People should be "extremely careful" in the run-up to Christmas if they want to see elderly relatives, the Health Secretary has said.

Covid-19 linked to the faster spread of the virus will fail to respond to a vaccine, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.Hancock told MPs at least 60 different local authorities in England have recorded coronavirus infections caused by this new variant.The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been notified and it is currently being examined at Porton Down, the UK’s military research facility in Wiltshire.Many people on social media are worried the Pfizer vaccine will not work against the new variant, citing the fact that people get seasonal flu jabs to fight off new variants.But Hancock said there was “nothing to suggest” it was a worse strain or that vaccine would no longer work.It comes after it was announced that London and parts of

An extra 10 million Britons face tougher Covid-19 restrictions as the government announced London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will plunge into Tier 3.

People outside of London are advised against coming into the capital to do their Christmas shopping on Oxford Street.

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasFamilies of up to three households will still be able to mix over Christmas despite Covid cases rising in London and the South East.Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Monday afternoon that London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will go into Tier 3 from Wednesday in response to spikes of infection.The changing of tiers however will not impact the planned relaxing of restrictions between December 23 and 27, Downing Street has confirmed.There is no need to scrap plans to meet loved ones for the four day period but scientists insist people should act with caution to prevent passing coronavirus onto vulnerable relatives.When asked if they would

direct to your inbox Large areas of the south of England including London will now be plunged into Tier three coronavirus restrictions following an announcement from the government. It comes after several regions have seen a “very sharp, exponential rises” in cases, said Matt Hancock in his speech to the House of Commons on Monday.

London has been placed into Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions - meaning the capital's six Premier League clubs will once again be forced to play home games behind closed doors.

More than 10million people in London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will plunge into a Tier 3 coronavirus lockdown from 12.01am on Wednesday.

Naman Ramachandran London and some other parts of the U.K. are going into the highest level of COVID-19 restrictions later this week.

London looks likely to be moved into a Tier 3 lockdown after the government admitted cases were "off the chart".

oronavirus through a massive new testing programme amid fears of a third spike.

Matt Hancock has announced mass testing for secondary schools in worst-affected boroughs in London, Kent and Essex after surge in cases.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will lead a Downing Street press conference this afternoon.

London and Essex are among the areas at risk of being bumped up to Tier 3 when the Government reviews England's local lockdown system next week.

Brits can now start booking a summer holiday for 2021, Matt Hancock has suggested.

direct to your inbox The government could ease coronavirus restrictions once most vulnerable people have received a vaccine, it has been suggested.