The order brings the UK into line with the rest of Europe which continued its lock down.
Since so much of our economy depends on the service sector the Chancellor stood next to him announcing economic measures not seen since the war.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
UK shutdown: Pubs and restaurants to close - government postponed VAT, will help pay lost wages
Boris Johnson has told those places where we gather to drink, eat or exercise to shut down indefinitely.
20 March 2020 · 23:13 UTC
