Full list of places including pubs, restaurants and casinos that must close by 10pm curfew

It comes just over two months after restaurants and pubs started to reopen from July 4 for dine-in customers.

Food establishments were allowed to serve takeaways before this date.

But coronavirus infections have been rising steeply across the UK in recent weeks, while the country's Covid alert level has been raised from three to four.

The PM warned Brits could face tougher restrictions for six months to help stop the flow of coronavirus.

However, Mr Johnson has not to put the UK into a full lockdown like back in March.

Ministers want to avoid shutting down shops and offices once again if they can help it.

It comes after Brits were earlier told to work from home if they can in a huge shift away from the "back to work" message.

Speaking today in the House of Commons, Mr Johnson said: "From Thursday all pubs bars and restaurants must operate a table service only expect for takeaways - together with all hospitality venues they must close at 10pm.

"I'm sorry that this will affect many businesses just getting back on their feet but we must act."

The PM continued: "I am sorry this will affect businesses who have just got back up on their feet.

"But we must act to stop the virus being transmitted in restaurants and bars."

When Mr Johnson was asked about the rationale behind the 10pm curfew, he said: "What we’ve seen from the evidence, and alas, the spread of the virus spreads more later in the night when more alcohol has been consumed."

The new rules only apply to England, although Nicola Sturgeon has announced a similar 10pm curfew rule for Scotland.

Nothing has been announced for households in Wales and Scotland.

Speaking over the weekend, Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin warned pubs and restaurants face being wiped out if further restrictions are brought in – with up to a million jobs on the line throughout the industry.

Commenting on the announcement today, the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) said the 10pm curfew will have a "devastating impact" on pubs.

CAMRA chief executive Tom Staine said: "This is punishing the thousands of responsible publicans across England who are providing a Covid-secure environment for their communities, while already operating at greatly reduced levels in their efforts to keep their customers safe.";

The PM also confirmed that face masks will be made compulsory for staff in hospitality and close contact places, as well as taxi drivers.

The exception is when a member of staff is seated at a table to eat or drink.

Businesses will be fined and could be closed if they breach these rules.

This evening at 8pm he will address the nation with a live TV clip too.

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In England, the rules are to try and stay at least two meters apart, although  one meter is now acceptable if the former isn't possible.