Boris Johnson has announced a number of tough new restrictions and urged people to limit their social contact "as much as possible" to prevent a rise in coronavirus cases.
The Prime Minister said he was "sorry" that two households which exceed six people would no longer be able to meet in England from Monday, and said he wished that he did not have to take such steps.
But addressing the first Downing Street press conference since July, Mr Johnson said that "if we are to beat the virus then everyone, at all times, should limit social contact as much as possible". "It is safer to meet outdoors and you should keep your distance from anyone you don't live with, even if they are close friends or family." He said that under the new "rule of six"