of the booster roll out, didn t justify tougher measures. however, the prime minister says situation is finely balanced and remains difficult across the country, infgection rates at an all time high, and he did not rule out tighter restrictions after the festive period. more on that in a moment, but let s take a look at the rest of the day s developments. the chancellor rishi sunak has announced a £1 billion fund to help businesses hit by the rise in covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. it comes as the uk records the third highest number of daily cases in the pandemic since the start of mass testing. nicola sturgeon has announced fresh restrictions for scotland that will come in from boxing day. edinburgh s hogmanay street party has been cancelled and football matches will be effectively spectator free. the welsh government has also banned spectators from sports events with ministers warning more restrictions will be needed to keep the country safe. around the