COVID-19: New local lockdown restrictions in England to be unveiled

New local lockdown rules for England are due to be announced later.

The Liverpool city region is expected to face the tightest restrictions under a new three tier system, which will classify regions as being on medium, high or very high alert.

Steve Rotheram, the city region’s mayor, says negotiations have taken place through the night but no deal has been agreed yet.

Talks between local leaders in England and Westminster continue.

The Liverpool city region includes the local authority districts of Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral, as well as Liverpool.

More clarity on restrictions is expected later, with new curbs to be reviewed after a month.