Beer gardens and restaurants in Manchester, London and Nottingham looked busy on Friday as revellers enjoyed their night out. Each person from the group of six can be from separate households, but the rules apply both indoors and outdoors, with some exemptions. (Image: PA)As Brits flocked to pubs and bars, police forces urged people to look after each other and avoid a "party weekend" before the new measures come into place. A promoter tweeted that it was pushing its planned party in Hackney, east London, originally planned for September 20, ahead to this Sunday in order to comply with the rules. But the new measures - which will be effective from Monday - were introduced in England following a steep rise in coronavirus cases.

Source: Daily Mirror September 12, 2020 01:41 UTC