Separate households are now banned from meeting indoors in Greater Manchester, and other regions of northern England after a rise in coronavirus cases.
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, called the measures "absolutely necessary", saying "it's important to move quickly if that's what's needed."
The decision comes after the UK saw its highest daily total of COVID-19 cases for more than a month.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, called the measures "absolutely necessary", saying "it's important to move quickly if that's what's needed."
The decision comes after the UK saw its highest daily total of COVID-19 cases for more than a month.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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