The government will not impose further restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve (Picture: LNP; PA)

The government will not impose further restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve (Picture: LNP; PA)

The government will not impose any further Covid restrictions in England before the New Year, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed this afternoon.

But ‘people should remain cautious’ when enjoying celebrations on New Year’s Eve, Mr Javid warned.

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