Next steps for Greater Manchester expected to be set out at 5pm
Prime minister Boris Johnson has called a press conference and it is thought he will set out what the Government will do about coronavirus controls in the city-region.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said talks had continued on Tuesday morning at official level ahead of the Government’s midday deadline for an agreement on the introduction of Tier 3 controls in the region.
Mr Johnson has also spoken directly to Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham following the passing of the deadline.
“The talks have been ongoing this morning. I am not in a position to confirm how that has been resolved,” the spokesman said.