This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-54251114

The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Covid: Pubs in Wales to close at 10pm from Thursday Covid: Pubs in Wales to close at 10pm from Thursday
(32 minutes later)
Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales will have to shut at 10pm every night under new measures to control the rising rate of coronavirus, BBC Wales understands. Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales will have to shut at 10pm every night under new measures to control the rising rate of coronavirus.
The measures, to come into force on Thursday, follow a decision by the UK government to do the same in England. The rules, to come into force on Thursday, follow a decision by the UK government to do the same in England.
In a broadcast address, First Minister Mark Drakeford called for people to avoid unnecessary travel.
Sales of alcohol from off-licences and supermarkets after 10pm will also be stopped.Sales of alcohol from off-licences and supermarkets after 10pm will also be stopped.
Pubs will also be required to provide table service only. Hospitality businesses will be required to provide table service only.
The First Minister Mark Drakeford is expected to reiterate that people should work from home if they can, in a message to be broadcast later. In the recorded statement, Mr Drakeford said there was a very real possibility that Wales could see the virus "regain a foothold in our local communities, towns and cities".
He is also expected to ask people not to travel unnecessarily. "This is a highly infectious virus, we cannot let it take a hold of our lives again. We have come too far to let that happen," he said.
The changes are in addition to the local lockdown restrictions now in force in six areas of Wales, meaning people cannot travel in or out of them without a good excuse such as work or education.The changes are in addition to the local lockdown restrictions now in force in six areas of Wales, meaning people cannot travel in or out of them without a good excuse such as work or education.
Pubs there already have to shut at 11pm, meaning closing times in the six areas are likely to move an hour earlier. Pubs there already have to shut at 11pm, meaning closing times in the six areas will move an hour earlier.
Public Health Wales figures reported 281 further cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest number of cases since April.Public Health Wales figures reported 281 further cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest number of cases since April.
In his broadcast, to be made after Boris Johnson's prime ministerial address at 20:00 BST, it is understood Mr Drakeford will warn that coronavirus could gain a foothold in communities across Wales over the weeks and months ahead. Mr Drakeford said a £500 payment would be provided - as the UK government has offered in England - for those on low incomes to help them if they need to self-isolate.
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board, covering Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf, has warned it is a "matter of weeks" before a sharp rise in hospital admissions in the area. Some of the actions taken elsewhere are already in place in Wales, he said. "We need to go on working from home wherever possible."
Earlier in the Senedd the first minister called for people in Wales to avoid non-essential journeys. He reminded viewers that only six people could meet indoors from a single extended household, and asked them to "think carefully about making journeys."
"The fewer people you meet, the fewer journeys you make, the less danger you are posing to yourself and others," he said. "The fewer people we meet and the fewer journeys we make, the safer we all are," he said.
In the Commons Boris Johnson, who is responsible for coronavirus rules in England, said restrictions could last six months.
Mr Johnson, Mr Drakeford and senior politicians from Scotland and Northern Ireland spoke in a Cobra meeting earlier on Tuesday.Mr Johnson, Mr Drakeford and senior politicians from Scotland and Northern Ireland spoke in a Cobra meeting earlier on Tuesday.
'Contempt' In the Commons Boris Johnson, who is responsible for coronavirus rules in England, said restrictions could last six months.
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board, covering Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf, has warned it is a "matter of weeks" before a sharp rise in hospital admissions in the area.
Contempt'
The tightening of restrictions comes amid a row with opposition politicians over whether the announcement should have been made in the Welsh Parliament first.The tightening of restrictions comes amid a row with opposition politicians over whether the announcement should have been made in the Welsh Parliament first.
Presiding officer Elin Jones told the Senedd earlier she had been told final decisions "aren't likely to be made until a little before" 20:00 BST on Tuesday.Presiding officer Elin Jones told the Senedd earlier she had been told final decisions "aren't likely to be made until a little before" 20:00 BST on Tuesday.
After the news of the restrictions broke, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price accused the Welsh Government of treating the Senedd with contempt.After the news of the restrictions broke, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price accused the Welsh Government of treating the Senedd with contempt.
Welsh Conservative Andrew RT Davies said it was disrespectful to Ms Jones, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member who oversees the Welsh Parliament.Welsh Conservative Andrew RT Davies said it was disrespectful to Ms Jones, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member who oversees the Welsh Parliament.