Mixed reaction across the east to second national lockdown

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The Prime Minister has confirmed that England will be going into lockdown for a month, starting on Thursday.

It comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise and just a few hours after Luton moved into Tier 2 restrictions.

The Carriages Bar and Restaurant was hoping Luton would only be in Tier 2 for a short time, and in that respect their wish has been granted with this evening's announcement.

Since Tier 2 came into effect the restaurant lost 30 bookings - which is why lockdown may actually be less costly, as long as businesses are compensated.

Gavin Lucas runs Jump In and has just taken over a trampoline company in Ipswich. It closed 7 months ago and only reopened today. Now it will have to shut again.

Chelle worries for the future of her business Credit: ITV Anglia

For self employed beauticians like Chelle Stewart preparing to completely lose her income, for the second time this year, is almost impossible

The Carriages Restaurant in Luton has already spent 15 thousand pounds expanding their outdoor dining area .  

As we head into another lockdown, businesses across the East will be wondering who is going to pick up the tab. And the real cost of this pandemic continues to be in lives as well as livelihoods.