Coronavirus: Boris Johnson to make statement to MPs on Monday - Sky News

Boris Johnson will make a statement to MPs on Monday, amid expectations that a three-tier local lockdown system will be introduced across England.

New coronavirus restrictions for North West England could be implemented as soon as Wednesday, Sky News understands.

During a meeting on Friday between local leaders and Westminster figures including the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, a number of possibilities were outlined.

Image: Under a very high alert, pubs and bars would have to close

Central government is understood to be considering stopping people from travelling in and out of the worst-affected areas.

The three tiers - known as Local Covid Alert Levels - are expected to be medium, high and very high.

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Under a very high alert, pubs and bars would have to shut, but not restaurants.

In Wales, meanwhile, new restrictions will be introduced in the northwest of the country at 6pm on Saturday.

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It follows a sharp rise in cases in Bangor, First Minister Mark Drakeford said.

There are concerns that an expansion of the Job Support Scheme, announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, may not go far enough.

Workers at businesses forced to close because of stricter lockdown measures will have two-thirds of their salaries paid by the government.

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Mr Sunak said the support would "provide a safety net for businesses" and was offering the "right support at the right time".

But Mel Green, manager of The Black Bull in Otley, West Yorkshire, said "two-thirds of somebody's wage isn't going to cut it".

The pub trade is one in which "everyone's on national minimum wage pretty much", and a lot of staff "are living hand to mouth already and they've already had hours reduced", she said.

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