Measures, which will come into effect on Friday night, accepted in exchange for £42m support
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Pubs and bars will close for more than 1 million people in Lancashire after the region’s leaders reluctantly accepted the strictest tier 3 coronavirus restrictions in exchange for £42m in financial support.
The new measures will come into force at midnight on Friday. Casinos, betting shops, bingo centres and soft play will also close under the restrictions, the Guardian has been told.
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