The House of Commons has passed legislation giving ministers sweeping powers to tackle the Covid-19 crisis. It moves to the Lords on Tuesday and is expected to become law this week.
The powers will last for two years, being reviewed every six months. This is what the Coronavirus Bill will mean for our everyday lives...
Closures Shops and restaurants can be forced to shut, and events can be cancelled. In reality, much of this has already happened, with eateries closed, concerts postponed and sports leagues suspended.
But the power will be formalised in the legislation so that ministers can axe the gatherings they believe will fuel the spread of coronavirus, or those that will be an unacceptable drain on emergency services whose time
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