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5.34pm BST

A UK government statement said:

In Pendle and Blackburn residents will continue to be advised to avoid mixing with anyone from another household anywhere.

Some businesses and organisations remain closed in Blackburn and Darwen.

In Kirklees, the ban on indoor household gatherings will continue in Dewsbury and Batley.

The ban will also continue in parts of Calderdale.

5.20pm BST

The weekly Local Action Gold committee, chaired by Matt Hancock, agreed local restrictions will continue in some areas.

A ban on two households mixing indoors will remain in the city of Manchester, Salford, Rochdale, Bury and Tameside.

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