Johnson imposes Tier 3 restrictions on Greater Manchester

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Leon Neal/PA)

Boris Johnson has imposed tough coronavirus restrictions on Greater Manchester after talks aimed at reaching an agreement ended in acrimony.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said talks collapsed after the government refused to meet his demand for £65 million (€71m) to support the livelihoods of people in the region as they face the closure of pubs, bars, bookmakers and other premises.