PM confirms Covid tier 3 restrictions for Greater Manchester as talks fail

Boris Johnson refuses to specify how much support region will get

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Greater Manchester will be moved into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions from midnight on Thursday, Boris Johnson has confirmed as he refused to say whether a 60m offer of support for the region remains on the table following failed negotiations.

Speaking at a Downing Street press conference, the prime minister did not specify how much support the region would get. Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, had sought 90m in support for businesses and staff affected by the measures, dropping the request to 65m, but ministers offered 60m and eventually ended the talks without a deal.