LIVE: PM unveils new council powers and changes work from home advice
17 July 2020, 12:41
Boris Johnson today announced a major shift in the UK's response to coronavirus.
The Prime Minister announced:
- A change to working from home advice saying employers should try to get staff back from August 1
- New powers for councils to tackle local outbreaks
- Stadiums and conferences can restart from October, provided it is safe
- From August 1, bowling alleys, skating rinks, and weddings of up to 30 people are allowed, but nightclubs and soft play areas must stay closed
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