Britain stands at a "critical point" in the coronavirus pandemic, the chief medical officer for England will warn, potentially laying the ground for tough new controls in an urgent attempt to halt the surge in infections.
In a televised briefing today, Professor Chris Whitty will say the country faces a "very challenging winter", with the current trend heading in "the wrong direction".
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent the weekend with senior ministers and advisers discussing what action to take as the rise in the number of new cases showed no sign of slowing.
It is thought the Mr Johnson could set out new measures in a press conference as early as tomorrow. Prof Whitty, who will appear alongside the government's chief scientific