Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Boris Johnson is expected to lead a coronavirus press conference from Downing Street this afternoon.
The Prime Minister will address the nation on what is the anniversary of the first lockdown in the UK. The government briefing on the latest response to the pandemic is set to take place at 5pm.
Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Johnson offered his 'sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones' ahead of a minute's silence in remembrance being held at midday.
In a statement, he said: "The last 12 months has taken a huge toll on us all, and I offer my sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones. "Today, the anniversary of the first
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