The measure, announced by Boris Johnson, means people must stay at home except for essential travel and exercise. However, essential retailers such as supermarkets and pharmacies can stay open - as can garden centres and builders merchants. What are your thoughts on the latest lockdown? Let us know in the comments section belowBut what businesses are allowed to stay open? The latest lockdown will see more than 550,000 business closures in England, according to real estate adviser Altus Group.

Source: Daily Mirror January 05, 2021 13:53 UTC