No 10 considering move amid fears over poor compliance with 14-day rule

The period of isolation people are forced to endure after coming into contact with those who have tested positive for Covid-19 could be halved to a week, under plans being considered by Downing Street.

The Northern Ireland secretary, Brandon Lewis, confirmed on Sunday that officials were looking at cutting the 14-day isolation time but stressed no decision had been taken.

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