England’s regional tiers announced

Just three areas will exit the second national lockdown into the lowest level of restrictions next week, with the majority of the country facing tier 2 and tier 3, the Government has announced. From 3 December, most regions will enter tier 2, with cities including London and Liverpool - which was previously in tier 3 - subject to tightened alcohol and mixed household rules. Three regions – the Isle of White, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly – will be in the lowest tier, whilst around 21 local authority areas will be in the quasi-lockdown tier 3 level.