Face masks are to be made mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England, with shoppers facing a £100 fine if they do not wear one, Matt Hancock is set to confirm later today.
The new rules, extending the current requirement for masks to be worn on public transport in England, come into effect from 24 July for everyone except children under 11 and people with certain health conditions. This follows Scotland, where face coverings have been mandatory in shops since last week. There is no change in Northern Ireland, where face masks are mandatory on public transport, and they are to become mandatory on public transport in Wales from 27 July.
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