direct to your inboxPeople living in Tier 4 have been banned from foreign travel and urged to “stay local” as the Government works to curb a new fast-spreading strain of Covid-19.Those living under the toughest restrictions will only be permitted to travel overseas in limited exceptions, such as for work.Meanwhile, people across England are being asked to carefully consider whether they need to travel abroad.The Prime Minister has also urged people in all tiers to “stay local”.It comes as scientists warn of a new variant of coronavirus that can spread more rapidly.Although the new strain of the virus is concentrated in the Tier 4 areas - predominantly London and the South East - Boris Johnson has warned that it is present at lower levels.