Boris Johnson said that he feared people were becoming complacentSocial gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England under new measures designed to be easier to understand and enforce. Boris Johnson will say today that meeting in larger groups for fun will become illegal in England from Monday as ministers try to prevent a sharp increase in coronavirus cases leading to a second wave of deaths. Local curfews in areas such as Bradford are also being considered as the government seeks to emulate Belgium, which has bucked the trend of rising numbers of cases in Europe by banning people from going out at night. Stricter measures have already been enforced in Bolton, including takeaways shutting at 10pm. Police will be told to break up gatherings of more than six individuals,

Source: The Times September 08, 2020 19:52 UTC