Pubs, restaurants, and cinemas will be among the places forced to close when new tier restrictions come into force on Wednesday.

The whole of London and parts of Hertfordshire and Essex will move into Tier 3.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said there had been "very sharp, exponential rises" in cases.

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From Wednesday, residents in the new Tier 3 areas will have to abide by stricter restrictions.

This is everything you need to know about Tier 3.

  • Groups of six only in outdoor public spaces, such as parks and sports courts – but not in private gardens.
  • Hospitality, like restaurants and pubs, will be closed except for takeaway and delivery
  • Indoor entertainment venues – such as cinemas, theatres, bowling alleys and casinos - closed.
  • Gyms and hairdressers will stay open
  • People must avoid travelling outside of a Tier 3 area other than where "necessary".
  • No overnight stays permitted outside the local area, except for work or education, with accommodation to stay closed.
  • Weddings and civil partnerships can continue but with only 15 guests, increasing to 30 for funerals. Wedding receptions are banned in Tier 3.
  • Places of worship can stay open, but people must not interact with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
  • Classes and organised adult sport can continue to take place outdoors, but people are advised to avoid higher-risk contact activity.
  • Stadiums will close to supporters