Greater Manchester unites in fury at PM’s bid to force Tier Three lockdown

Andy Burnham launched a fresh salvo at the government’s bungled bid to make Greater Manchester a ‘sacrificial lamb’ by imposing tougher lockdown today – demanding bigger bailouts and accusing Boris Johnson of southern bias.  The region’s mayor said the North was being treated like a ‘canary in the coalmine’ with experimental restrictions, claiming that if … Read more

Coronavirus London: Tier 2 lockdown ‘risks 250k hospitality jobs’

What is the difference between Tier One and Tier Two?  TIER ONE  Normal social distancing should be followed. Face masks on public transport and in shops etc. Rule of Six on gatherings indoors and outdoors, and 10pm curfew on pubs.   TIER TWO The Tier One rules still apply.  In addition, households are banned from mixing … Read more

Coronavirus UK: London Tier Two lockdown is putting ‘250,000 hospitality jobs at risk’ 

What is the difference between Tier One and Tier Two?  TIER ONE  Normal social distancing should be followed. Face masks on public transport and in shops etc. Rule of Six on gatherings indoors and outdoors, and 10pm curfew on pubs.   TIER TWO The Tier One rules still apply.  In addition, households are banned from mixing … Read more

Coronavirus: HALF of England in Tier 2 or 3 lockdown amid backlash

What is the difference between Tier One and Tier Two?  TIER ONE  Normal social distancing should be followed. Face masks on public transport and in shops etc. Rule of Six on gatherings indoors and outdoors, and 10pm curfew on pubs.   TIER TWO The Tier One rules still apply.  In addition, households are banned from mixing … Read more

Greater Manchester unites in fury at PM’s ‘sh**show’ bid to force Tier Three lockdown

Andy Burnham launched a fresh salvo at the government’s bungled bid to make Greater Manchester a ‘sacrificial lamb’ by imposing tougher lockdown today – demanding bigger bailouts and accusing Boris Johnson of southern bias.  The region’s mayor said the North was being treated like a ‘canary in the coalmine’ with experimental restrictions – claiming that … Read more

‘F**k Tier Two!’ Lily Allen coins foul-mouthed song in response to government restrictions in London

Thanks for the input, Lily! Allen sings foul-mouthed ‘F**k you Tier Two’ song in response to new government restrictions in London By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 13:40 BST, 15 October 2020 | Updated: 13:41 BST, 15 October 2020 Lily Allen joined the rest of London in lamenting the capital’s move into the government’s second … Read more

Sadiq Kahn wears a ‘coat-under-a-blazer’ as he plunges city into Tier Two lockdown Twitter users

‘Sadiq ready for Tier Two beer garden life in his body warmer’: Twitter users have plenty to say about London mayor’s ‘coat-under-a-blazer situation’ as he plunges city into lockdown Sadiq Khan read a statement at City Hall wearing a puffer coat under a suit jacket The look prompted Twitter users to ask if London Assembly … Read more

EALING is now London’s Covid-19 hotspot and the capital will be in Tier 2 tomorrow night 

Ealing has become London’s new Covid-19 hotspot, figures revealed today as it was confirmed that the capital is being thrust into a Tier Two lockdown from tomorrow night. Government data shows the West London borough diagnosed 144.5 cases for every 100,000 residents in the week ending October 9, topping Richmond-upon-Thames (137.9).  Mayor Sadiq Khan said … Read more

Sadiq Khan demands support package for London with capital on the of brink Tier 2 lockdown

Sadiq Khan demands support package for London with capital on the brink of being plunged into ‘inevitable’ Tier 2 lockdown as early as this week Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said a support package need to be put into place His letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson also said Tier 2 was likely for capital … Read more

ROBERT HARDMAN examines the absurdities of life in Liverpool, Britain’s first ‘tier three’ zone

Whatever the merits of a Tier Three lockdown – and it is very hard to find a single fan here on Merseyside – one thing is beyond doubt: it is bad news for the waistline. For you can still get a pint of beer or a glass of wine or any other drink in Liverpool, … Read more