Face masks mandatory in shops, takeaways and stations in England from Friday

Banks, post offices and airports will also be subject to new rules, government confirms Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFace coverings will be compulsory in takeaways, banks and post offices as well as shops, supermarkets and stations in England from Friday, the government has announced.Face coverings must be worn when buying food and drink to take away, but if sitting down and consuming their purchase in the same premises, a customer can remove their face cover