The government is set to decide whether Sheffield will be de-escalated from Covid-19 level Tier 3 to the more covetable Tier 2 in a lockdown ‘review’ today.

However, the decision may not be announced publicly until tomorrow (Thursday, December 17).

It comes as Boris Johnson resists pressure to ‘cancel Christmas’, claiming it’s ‘too late’ to change plans that will allow families to meet up during a five-day loosening of coronavirus measures.

Follow the Star’s live blog for all the latest updates on Covid-19 in Sheffield.

Boris Johnson is facing pressure to 'cancel Christmas' as the decision on whether Sheffield will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 is set to be made today.

placeholder image — Boris Johnson is facing pressure to 'cancel Christmas' as the decision on whether Sheffield will move from Tier 3 to Tier 2 is set to be made today.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Tier 3 decision for Sheffield to be made TODAY as Gov faces pressure to ‘cancel Christmas’

The government is set to decide whether Sheffield will be de-escalated from Covid-19 level Tier 3 to the more covetable Tier 2 in a lockdown ‘review’ today.

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In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.

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