Downing Street's new three tier lockdown system could see much of the North - particularly hard hit by the pandemic - shackled with more severe lockdown rules. He told Sky News ministers are "trying to work closely" with local leaders "to design these measures with them". (Image: PA)Rishi Sunak has announced a six-month furlough extension for millions of people who remain out of work due to lockdown restrictions. However, leaders in the North have demanded ongoing furlough be extended to 80 percent, as it has been since March. Under the 'traffic light' plan, all areas in England would be assigned a tier, with toughest restrictions in tier 3.

Source: Daily Mirror October 12, 2020 00:58 UTC