The Prime Minister has revealed the next steps in the government fight against the COVID-19.

Speaking in parliament today, Boris Johnson revealed the new measures.

They come as the current national lockdown ends on December 2nd.

He said: "We can see route out of the pandemic for the first time.

"By the Spring the scientific advances should make a COVID lockdown redundant.

"National restrictions will end on December 2nd.

"People will be able to meet other in outdoor spaces subject to rule of six.

"Shops and gyms can also now reopen.

"We will return to a regional tier approached."

Details of the Tiers

In Tier Two alcohol must be served as part of a substantial meal.

In Tier Three hospitality will now be takeaway only.

The 10pm closing time will now be a 'last orders' time with 11pm the new closing time.

Events can now be attended by a limited number of people indoor and outside.

On Thursday we will find out what tier Teddington is in.

More regions are expected to be temporarily in the higher tiers.

Christmas Regulations

The Prime Minister was keen to emphasise that Christmas will not be normal this year.

The whole of the UK will have a few day period over Christmas with relaxed restrictions.

The details of this are not yet confirmed.

Rapid Testing and vaccines

Mr Johnson also emphasises the importance of rapid testing.

A new testing programme will be launched in Tier Three areas in an effort to reduce the rates of coronavirus.

Contacts of people with symptoms will be tested everyday for a week and if negative will not need to isolate for an extra week.

A vaccine will be rolled out when approved.