More Covid-19 restrictions expected for millions across England

Talks have been continuing between the UK Government and local leaders. Picture: PA

Millions more people could find themselves under the highest Tier 3 restrictions before the end of next week as talks continue about tightening rules in West Yorkshire and the West Midlands in England.

Local authority sources in the West Midlands said the “very high” restrictions level could be imposed “by the end of next week or the start of the following week”.