Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.
3. PM: I broke no rules over Christmas parties
The prime minister is continuing to face questions over parties in government buildings during lockdown last Christmas., after a picture published in the Sunday Mirror showed the PM at a virtual quiz in Downing Street, appearing on screen alongside two colleagues. But sources have told the BBC other No 10 staff members sat in groups of six in a room in the Cabinet Office. Mr Johnson denied any wrongdoing but said the event would be investigated.
. In the face of a large rebellion, government sources suggested Plan B measures for England would be divided into three separate votes on the different measures - compulsory Covid passes for nightclubs and large venues, stricter face mask rules and replacing self-isolation with daily testing for those exposed to a positive case. However, the plans are expected to become law as Labour is backing the government.From today, people in England are being advised to work from home if they can.
. Andrew Monk of VSA Capital called the rules frustrating and inconsistent, criticising the fact people were allowed to hold Christmas parties but asked not to go into work.
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