UK coronavirus live: Boris Johnson sets out three-tier system for England, with Liverpool region under strictest tier 3

North-east England, south Yorkshire and Greater Manchester to be in tier 2, local leaders reveal ahead of Commons announcement

• Full report: Johnson unveils three-tier Covid restrictions for England
• Explained: what does three-tier Covid lockdown system mean?
• Nightingale hospitals in northern England on standby as cases rise
• Most exams in England will take place next year with three-week delay
• Global coronavirus updates - live

4.31pm BST

The UK government has updated its coronavirus dashboard. Here are the key headline figures.

4.25pm BST

The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce chief executive, Paul Cherpeau, said businesses across the city were bewildered, frustrated and angry" by the new restrictions. He said:

A week of speculation and rumour has badly damaged confidence. Businesses need to understand the clear evidence for the restrictions that are now being imposed - as many have worked so hard to become Covid safe.

Whilst our visitor economy will bear the brunt of these new restrictions, the percolating effect on supply chains is hugely concerning, in addition to the psychological impact upon our citizens, business owners and investors.