Britain's health minister has said the government will change the law to enforce the local lockdown in Leicester. Tough restrictions have come into force in the city following a surge in the number of coronavirus cases.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Leicester's seven-day infection rate was 135 cases per 100,000 - three times that of the next highest city.
He said the measures would be kept under review and would not stay in place "any longer than is necessary", adding: "We'll review if we can release any of the measures in two weeks." The city's mayor Peter Soulsby said: "These measures are stricter than we anticipated but we understand the need for firm action. "I am determined that we will make this work and to minimise the time