What time is Boris Johnson's announcement today, and what will he say?

Boris Johnson will today announce new national restrictions as Britain fights to repel a second wave of coronavirus. After a spike in cases across the UK – including a surge in North-East and North-West England – the Prime Minister is set to tighten the rules on social gatherings and daily life. This is everything we know about what he will announce – and when. What will be in Boris Johnson's speech? The Prime Minister is set to announce: A 10pm curfew on pubs and hospitality venues from Thursday A return to working from home, where possible A drive to encourage mask-wearing, hand-washing and social distancing Hospitality sector restricted to table-service only There could also be new restrictions on social gatherings and some sectors will be bracing for bad news about business closures. At their meeting this morning, the Cabinet is expected to discuss the closure of indoor concert venues and a further delay to trials of spectators returning to professional sports, such as Premier League football. Rules will be finalised in the Cabinet meeting before being delivered in Mr Johnson's speech.

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