Covid RECAP: Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England

By Ryan Smith

Live Journalist

Published 7th Sep 2020, 09:18 BST
Updated 31st Oct 2020, 19:47 BST

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has held a press conference where he has told members of the public across England to “stay at home”

The lockdown is set to last from Thursday, November 5 until Wednesday, December 2 – however schools, colleges and universities will remain open.

Pubs, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues and gyms will have to close across England.

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Boris Johnson also stated that the manufacturing and construction industry will remain open throughout the four-week period.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England. Photo: PA.placeholder image
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England. Photo: PA.

The furlough scheme, which was due to end today (Saturday, October 31) will now be extended and will see the Government pay 80% towards employee’s wages.

Scroll down to read the developments on the second national lockdown as they happened.

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