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5 Jan, 6 tweets, 3 min read
A third national lockdown has been announced for England meaning hundreds of businesses will have to close their doors and many students will move to remote learning.

What does the new lockdown mean for you? 👇
💼Are you a key worker?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Are you allowed to form a support bubble?
✈Am I allowed to travel?

Here’s a breakdown of the new #COVID19 lockdown restrictions across the UK 👇

news.sky.com/story/what-are…
Boris Johnson admitted lockdown "will mean it's not possible or fair for all exams to go ahead this summer" and "alternative arrangements" will be made.

Here's a breakdown of the situation with schools, colleges and universities across the four nations👇

news.sky.com/story/covid-19…
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors will receive up to £9,000 in one-off grants to help them through latest coronavirus restrictions, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced 👇

news.sky.com/story/sunak-an…
The prime minister said 'if things go well', by the middle of February the first dose of a #COVID19 vaccine will be offered to everyone in the four top priority groups💉

Sky News is following the race to create a vaccine to protect against #coronavirus👇
news.sky.com/story/covid-19…
Experts have raised concerns about the impact less sunlight, uncertainty about the new variant and restrictive measures coming into force could have on people's mental health.

Sky News looks at some tips for looking after your mental health in lockdown👇
news.sky.com/story/covid-19…

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"We will not end it, we will extend furlough until December."

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces an extension to the furlough scheme during the month-long lockdown in England.

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▪️ Non-essential shops, hairdressers and leisure and entertainment venues will also be shut.
▪️ Schools, colleges and universities will remain open.

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