Pub and restaurant bosses say 200,000 London workers will lose their jobs this weekend due to Tier 2

Around 200,000 people in central London could lose their jobs in hospitality this weekend as Tier 2 sees a ‘maximum squeeze on revenue and no support’, an industry spokesman warns. As London prepares to move into Tier 2 restrictions tonight Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UKHospitality, has warned the lack of financial support offered to the country’s … Read more

Boris Johnson ‘will ignore rebellion and order Manchester into Tier Three TODAY’

Boris Johnson is set to force Greater Manchester into a Tier 3 lockdown today, despite a rebellion from Northern Tory MPs who are demanding the Prime Minister ‘looks after’ his key ‘Red Wall’ constituents.   Several Conservative MPs last night sided with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham who said the Government was making Manchester a ‘sacrificial lamb’ … Read more

Coronavirus London: Reality of life under Tier 2 lockdown revealed

Birmingham residents have revealed the reality of life under Tier 2 lockdown, as nine million Londoners prepare for the new restrictions to come into force on Saturday. Boris Johnson divided the country into ‘medium’, ‘high’ or ‘very high’ alert sectors this week after after a 9.3 per cent increase in coronavirus cases on the previous week. The … Read more

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 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

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

‘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