Local leaders have been locked in discussions with the government over new restrictions in the coronavirus hotspot. The city will be placed into the highest tier of a new system aimed at simplifying restrictions in the country. The Liverpool Echo reports that local leaders have pushed for restaurants to be allowed to stay open under the new measures, expected to come in from Wednesday. The exact detail of the measures could still change before tomorrow's announcement, but this is what local leaders are expecting to hear. (Image: PA)Boris Johnson was this afternoon holding a telephone conference with Cabinet members as the Prime Minister prepares to bring in a new three-tier coronavirus restrictions regime.

Source: Daily Mirror October 11, 2020 19:29 UTC