The lockdown now in force means people across the UK may only leave home in a small range of limited circumstances. The Guardian says today that Boris Johnson will order police to enforce a strict coronavirus lockdown, with gatherings of more than two people banned. The Mail has “Lockdown Britain” on the front page as it reports all non-essential shops will close for a likely minimum of three weeks. The Mirror reports the PM as saying only drastic action can help the NHS cope: “National lockdown” is the headline. Metro says “Britain on lockdown” and the i has “Lockdown UK.

Source: The Guardian March 24, 2020 06:30 UTC