There were no fatalities in Scotland, while Northern Ireland has yet to release its daily figure. Later today the Department of Health will release the number of confirmed deaths in all settings. (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)The coronavirus transmission rate across the UK could now be as high as 1.5, according to government advisers. (Image: PA)The R number shows the average number of people each person with coronavirus goes on to infect. Data from a range of government sources shows coronavirus infections are surging dramatically at the moment.

Source: Daily Mirror September 26, 2020 13:03 UTC