| UPDATED: 10:43, Sat, Dec 26, 2020 Link copied Coronavirus: Spread of COVID-19 variants discussed by expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. It is thought as many as six million additional people have been placed under the Government’s toughest coronavirus rules. The measures mean that all non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms and more will be forced to close.