Coronavirus: shoppers in England must wear face masks from 24 July

Fines of up to £100 could be handed out for non-compliance under measures to be announced on Tuesday

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Face masks will become mandatory in shops across England, ministers are to announce on Tuesday, following mixed messages, a cabinet split and mounting pressure on Boris Johnson to change public advice.

New legislation will not come into force until Friday 24 July, however, raising concerns over the risk of coronavirus spreading over the next 10 days as lockdown is eased.

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