With coronavirus cases continuing to rise - the last daily count revealed more than 14,000 new positive tests across the UK - additional restrictions are to be imposed on parts of England early next week, the BBC has been told. These could include a ban on overnight stays away from home and the closure of pubs and restaurants, following on from a Scottish government decision to shut hospitality venues across central Scotland for 16 days from 6pm tomorrow. Fresh measures in England are likely to be accompanied by a new three-tier system for local lockdowns - explained here - with areas with the worst infection rates, such as Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle, likely to be subject to the tightest restrictions.
However, there remains a debate in cabinet over how far restrictions in the top tier should go, with some ministers fearful about the impact on the economy. Industry leaders are warning the measures in Scotland could be the final straw for many businesses, while Labour has been questioning the scientific basis for forcing pubs in England to close at 10pm. The Treasury is looking at providing financial support to the industry in the worst-hit areas, and a memo seen by the BBC shows plans for additional money for local authorities. They would get £1 per head of population if placed into tier two, and £2 per head for tier three.
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Several papers focus on the potential for additional restrictions affecting bars and restaurants across large areas of northern England, with the Guardian saying they could be in place "within days". The Daily Telegraph says Boris Johnson is considering forcing venues in the worst-hit areas to close altogether, despite growing opposition from Labour to forcing pubs to shut at 10pm. The party's analysis suggests 19 of 20 areas have seen cases "rocket" since local lockdowns were imposed, the Metro reports. However, the Times says the proposals have already been signed off by the prime minister for introduction on Monday. The i says No 10 hopes to unveil financial support for businesses in areas facing greater restrictions later this week. Read the review.

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