Religious services will again be effectively banned as the Government announced the imminent return of lockdown on the whole country.

Christmas religious services may take place, but will move online after 25 December when places of worship may remain open for private prayer.

10 mourners at most are permitted at funerals. Under the highest level of restrictions in England, public worship can continue.

Up to and including 2 January 2020, weddings can have up to 25 guests. From 3 January, weddings can have up to 6 guests.

The adjustments to Level 5 will allow non-essential retail to remain open, although it is requested that January sales events be deferred.

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools may remain open for individual training only, while outdoor golf and tennis are permitted.