England to implement 'Lockdown 2.0' for hospitality sector after virus spike

All pubs, bars, restaurants and other hospitality venues across the whole of England are forced to start closing at 10 p.m. from Thursday as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tackles a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

Johnson, who will address both Parliament and the nation on Tuesday, will also say the hospitality sector will be restricted by law to table service only, according to excerpts of his remarks provided by his Downing Street office on Monday.

"No one underestimates the challenges the new measures will pose to many individuals and businesses. We know this won't be easy, but we must take further action to control the resurgence in cases of the virus and protect the NHS," he will say.