Social gatherings of more than six to be made illegal as fears of second wave grow

Boris Johnson to unveil tough new measures to combat sharp rise in coronavirus infection rates

Social gatherings of more than six people are to be made illegal, Boris Johnson will announce on Wednesday after a sudden surge in coronavirus cases prompted fears of a second wave.

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