New curbs on freedoms have been announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, in response to a rise in Covid-19 cases.

Speaking today (Tuesday, September 22) he said people work at home if they can.

The changes include:

• fines for not wearing a mask or breaking the rule of six will now lead to £200 fine on a first breach, rather than £100.
• pubs and bars will have to shut at 10pm from Thursday. They must also operate table service only.
• 15 people will now be able to attended weddings down from 30, but 30 will still be able to attend funerals.
• indoor sports teams will also have to operate using the rule of six set out by the government last week.
• plans to reintroduce fans at sport stadiums and restart business conferences have been paused, putting the breaks on next month's England vs Barbarians match at Twickenham Stadium.

These restrictions may be in place for six months.

Mr Johnson also said he did not want to introduce further curbs, but that he will do so if coronavirus cases continue to rise.

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