Coronavirus: New Covid tier system comes into force in England

Coronavirus: New Covid tier system comes into force in England England has returned to a tiered system of coronavirus restrictions after its second national lockdown ended.

The tougher new system has come into force hours after being approved by MPs in a Commons vote.

The government said the move would help "safeguard the gains made during the past month", despite 55 Tories voting against PM Boris Johnson's plan. BBC News

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