Bolton and Trafford will remain under existing coronavirus restrictions “following a significant change in the level of infection rates over the last few days”, Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, has said in a Government U-turn.

After reviewing the latest data with local leaders, Mr Hancock said infection rates had increased "more than three times" in Bolton in under a week, and doubled in Trafford since the last review.

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