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The new system for setting Covid restrictions in Scotland adds two levels to the three tiers used in England.

Scotland is changing the way restrictions to combat coronavirus work in the country from next month.

The Cheshire borough is believed to have agreed a £5.9m deal to enter the very high category.

Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops will shut when the 17-day lockdown starts at 18:00 BST.

The highest levels continue to be in the north of England, says the Office for National Statistics

Marcus Rashford steps up his campaign, as many councils say they will pay for half-term lunches.

"We all hope to be in a position" to allow families to spend Christmas together, a government minister says.

The regulator sets deadlines for refunds to be paid, but the company says it is "98% through the queue".

The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.

Valtteri Bottas, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen carry on the trend of 2020 in leading the field in first practice at the Portuguese Grand Prix.