The Prime Minister tonight announced an unprecedented lockdown on the UK - forcing people to remain at home and banning gatherings of more than two people.
Police will have the power to enforce the strict new measures with fines, Boris Johnson said in a historic public address. People are now only allowed to leave their homes for four reasons, with events such as weddings and baptisms banned, Mr Johnson said.
The four reasons you can now leave your home are: shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person travelling to and from work, but only where this is