Are coffee shops and cafes open in Tier 2?
Speaking from Downing Street on Thursday, Mr Johnson said: “I’m sorry to confirm that, from Wednesday, most of England will be in the top two tiers with the toughest measures.
“I know this will bring a great deal of heartache and frustration, especially for our vital hospitality sector, our pubs, our restaurants, our hotels, in so many ways the soul of our communities – which continue to bear a disproportionate share of the burden.
“I really wish it were otherwise, but if we are to keep schools open – as we must – then our options in bearing down on the disease are necessarily limited.
“What we will do is continue taking every possible step to protect jobs and livelihoods across the UK.
“These tougher tiers strike a balance – they are sufficient to continue driving the virus downwards but it’s important to recognise they are less intrusive than the current national measures.”
