Leicester lockdown measures eased after cases drop

A stricter lockdown in Leicester will be eased after a drop in coronavirus cases, the government has said.

A prolonged lockdown was announced on 29 June after a spike in cases in the city.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons some restrictions would be lifted from 24 July "but not all".

He said virus rates in Leicester "still remain well above the national average and the average for surrounding areas".

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