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Belgium places Leicester on red-zone list
The Belgian government has placed Leicester on its “red-zone” list, along with a small number of other European cities
Fears that Leicester lockdown will go on until mid-August
Residents and businesses in Leicester have expressed concern that the lockdown in the city could be extended to mid-August
Latest coronavirus infection rates in your area
More details have been released on coronavirus infection rates across the county, as Leicestershire council urges people to pull together to fight the spread
Coronavirus deaths at Leicester Hospitals pass grim milestone
The number of patients with coronavirus who have died at hospitals across Leicester has now exceeded 400
The key changes in the Chancellor’s mini-budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a special coronavirus mini-Budget in the House of Commons today
Matt Hancock gives update on how Leicester will come out of lockdown
Matt Hancock has given an update on how the lockdown is impacting coronavirus infection rates in Leicester
Leicester’s textile factories not linked to rise in coronavirus cases
There is no connection between Leicester’s textile factories and the recent rise in coronavirus cases in the city
Police gatecrash party in lockdown zone of Leicester
Police gate crashed a house party being held in South Wigston in Leicester over the weekend
Men subjected to racial abuse before hit and run in Leicestershire
Two men were racially abused before a hit and run incident in Measham last night
Government urged to extend furlough scheme in Leicester
There are increased calls for the government to extend its furlough scheme for areas forced into local lockdowns such as Leicester and for key sectors of the economy
Police can now issue fines of £3,200 if you flout Leicester lockdown rules
New regulations come into force today allowing Police to enforce the local lockdown in Leicester
Leicester’s infection rise driven by under-19s and workers
A new report by Public Health England has found a high number of “young and middle-aged people” in Leicester have tested positive for Covid-19
