The worst hit parts of the country are being left in the dark over the Government’s lockdown plans as coronavirus rips through their communities.
Boris Johnson faced desperate pleas to “level with” the North of England as another 14,162 cases were reported across the UK.
The Government was poised to shut pubs and restaurants in coronavirus hotspots - although schools and workplaces would stay open.
Nicola Sturgeon imposed tougher restrictions on the hospitality sector in Scotland - increasing pressure on England to follow suit.