Covid RECAP: Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England
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.
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Hide AdBoris Johnson also stated that the manufacturing and construction industry will remain open throughout the four-week period.


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.