Northern Ireland toughens rules on gatherings

Extra restrictions on social gatherings are to be imposed across Northern Ireland, First Minister Arlene Foster has said.

There will be no mixing of two households indoors, except for single-person bubble sand certain other exemptions, from 6 pm today.

No more than six people from two households can meet in private gardens.

Mrs Foster said: “These are limited restrictions which I hope by taking action at this early stage means we can prevent the need for more draconian measures.”