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BOOZY Brits are enjoying what could be the last big night out of 2020 before pubs and bars are forced to comply with a new 10pm curfew.

Students enjoying their first term at Nottingham and Leeds universities are among those heading out tonight to make the most of late closing hours.

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Brits are making the most of late opening hours across the country before a new curfew on bars and pubsCredit: North News and Pictures

People in masks queued outside a pub in Lancaster as they enjoyed a night outCredit: Peter Powell Limited

These women didn't seem to mind the rain in Sheffield as they hit the townCredit: London News Pictures

Freshers queue to get into Players nightclub on Broad Street in BirminghamCredit: SnapperSK

People didn't seem to mind the temperature drop as they went out for one last late nightCredit: SnapperSK

Raucous Leeds students out and about before pub curfews come inCredit: nb press ltd

Despite a chilly start to the autumn, friends across the country have gone out to enjoy the nightCredit: North News and Pictures

It comes ahead of strict new rules to combat surging coronavirus casesCredit: SnapperSK

Students his the town in Lancaster ahead of more serious restrictionsCredit: SnapperSK

Bars and pubs in London are busy as locals make the most of their nightCredit: EPA

But some revellers appeared to forget about Boris Johnson's plea to stick to social distancing as they queued up to get into bars and clubs.

More severe restrictions will come into force tomorrow night after the PM warned "your cough could be someone else's death knell".

In a national broadcast this week, Mr Johnson asked the country to pull together to defeat the virus.

Under the new measures, all restaurants and pubs will have to close at 10pm and face masks will have to be worn in more places.

Sheffield party goers out and about last nightCredit: London News Pictures

Students in Sheffield in their best party outfits before more restrictions come inCredit: London News Pictures

These girls wore masks - and complied with the new 'rule of six' - to enjoy a night outCredit: ©Ashley Kirk

Students in Nottingham are among those enjoying one last big night before new coronavirus restrictions come into force tomorrow

NINTCHDBPICT000610210439-1 — Long queues are building outside bars and pubs

Some revellers appear to have forgotten the Government's new plea to stick to social distancing measuresCredit: ©Ashley Kirk

Brits across the country will be heading out on the town before a new 10pm curfew comes into force for pubs and bars

The temperature has plunged since autumn began yesterday - but it hasn't stopped these Birmingham party-goers from heading outCredit: SnapperSK

In Leeds, one girl covered her hair with a handbag while her friend shiveredCredit: nb press ltd

There will be heftier fines for those who flout the rule on face coverings.

Office workers have also been told to get back to working from home.

The PM urged Brits to show "discipline, resolve, and the spirit of togetherness" to get Britain through the "difficult" winter months to come - or face a new national lockdown.

He recently said another national shutdown would be the 'last thing' he wants.

But surging virus cases have led to tougher restrictions.

Overnight, new cases of coronavirus rose by 6,178 in the third-highest increase ever.

In Birmingham, a group of friends were seen heading on what could be the last late night for six monthsCredit: SnapperSK

It comes after drinkers spilled out of Leeds pubs earlier this evening into heavy rainCredit: nb press ltd

Many girls in the Yorkshire city covered up with coats as the weather takes a turn for the worseCredit: nb press ltd

Many are facing waiting in the rain to get into bars Credit: nb press ltd

Last night was also a big one for revellers in Leeds, with many heading out into the streets past closing timeCredit: NB. PRESS LTD

The party didn't stop until late last night as Brits enjoy bars and pubs Credit: NB. PRESS LTD

Boris Johnson has warned many new cases have come from people getting too close to one another in pubs and other social gatheringsCredit: NB PRESS LTD

Another 37 people have died with the deadly virus, bringing the UK's total death toll to 41,862.

Sir Patrick Vallance warned Brits on Monday that the increase in positive cases is not just because more people are being tested than earlier in the pandemic.

Speaking on Monday he said: “Could that increase be due to increased testing? The answer is no.

“We see an increase in positivity of the tests done, so we see the proportion of people testing positive has increased even if testing stays flat.”