Several parts of England could move into the highest tier of covid-19 restrictions within days.
Talks continue with local leaders about the Manchester area being put into the Very High alert level - with pubs and bars that don't serve food being forced to close.
London's mayor says the city should move into the High level as soon as this week.
There were 19 724 new confirmed cases recorded across the UK in the last 24 hour period.
But cabinet minister Nadhim Zahawi says the government is resisting a national lockdown for now.
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