Cineworld said up to 45,000 employees will be affected worldwide as it confirmed plans to temporarily close its cinemas in the UK and the US.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged people to return to cinemas and “support” their local theatres, after the closures were confirmed on Monday.

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