MORE parts of Northern England will see the strictest tier of restrictions imposed after last-ditched talks between leaders and the Government failed.

Greater Manchester will be placed under stricter coronavirus controls after talks between the Government and civic leaders concluded without an agreement.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham had held last-ditched talks with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier today in a bid to secure more funding. 

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But this afternoon Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed discussions had concluded "without an agreement".

It now means pubs and bars in Greater Manchester will close, unless they serve substantial meals, for almost a month - a period of 28 days.

It will include full closure of betting shops, casinos, bingo halls, adult gaming centres and soft play areas.

Downing Street was unable to immediately confirm when the measures would come into effect.

In a statement, Mr Jenrick said: “I’m disappointed that despite recognising the gravity of the situation, the mayor has been unwilling to take the action that is required to get the spread of the virus under control in Greater Manchester and reach an agreement with the Government.

“I have therefore advised the Prime Minister that these discussions have concluded without an agreement.”

The Cabinet minister issued Greater Manchester leaders an ultimatum on Monday night warning that if a deal could not be reached by midday then the Government would have to act.

Mr Burnham was reportedly seeking around £65 million in additional support if Tier 3 restrictions were to be imposed.

The Government is said to have offered £60 million, but it was rejected by Greater Manchester leaders.

It is not yet clear how much financial support the region will receive.

It comes as leaders in the North-East claimed there was "no case" for the region to be placed under Tier 3 restrictions.

The North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll said that Covid-19 cases in the region had either plateaued, or were falling, after council leaders here were told to demonstrate an improvement in Covid-19 infection rates.

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Latest available data shows that six council areas in the region reported a fall in the number of new cases in the seven days leading up to October 15, compared to the seven days prior.