For the past week there has been increased talk around London being moved into tier three.

This is due to coronavirus rates rising across the capital - but particularly in the east of the city.

Here in the borough of Richmond there is one of the lowest rates in the whole city.

It is believed that the whole of the city will move together into Tier Three.

This move could happen as early as today although no final decision has firmly been made according to the BBC.

However the move now looks inevitable.

Tier Three means that:

You cannot mix indoors, in private gardens or in most outdoor venues, except with your household or bubble

You can meet in a group of up to six in other outdoor spaces, such as parks, beaches or countryside

Shops, gyms and personal care services (such as hairdressing) can stay open

Bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants must stay closed, except for delivery and takeaway

Sports fans cannot attend events in stadiums

Indoor entertainment venues - such as bowling alleys and cinemas - must stay closed

People are advised not to travel to and from tier three areas

This will come as a bitter blow - particularly to the hospitality industry - which has had an incredibly hard time this year.

We will update you if and when our tier three status is officially confirmed.