Lockdown uk: when will lockdown start? Is the uk on lockdown?

As coronavirus cases continue to increase every day in the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tonight people will only be allowed to leave their homes in certain circumstances. In

his address to the nation, Mr Johnson urged people to stay at home, to help prevent the spread of the virus and to save lives. The Prime Minister gave his address at 8.30pm on March 23, and

he said the new measures are now active. He said: “From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home. “Because the critical thing we must do

is stop the disease spreading between households. “That is why people will only be allowed to leave their home for the following very limited purposes - shopping for basic necessities, as

infrequently as possible, one form of exercise a day - for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of your household, any medical need, to provide care or to help a vulnerable

person; and travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. READ MORE: UK LOCKDOWN GIVES POLICE POWERS TO FINE ANYONE IGNORING

CORONAVIRUS The latest measures come as the UK death toll reached 335.  Thousands of people across Europe have tested positive for COVID-19, and every day the number of UK cases continues to

rise. Many have expressed concern over reports of people not observing advice to keep their distance this weekend. Crowds of people were pictured at UK parks and beaches on Mother's

Day, despite the Government's advice to stay home and keep at least two metres distance from other people.