Lockdown restrictions to be tightened in Northern Ireland

The Stormont Executive will meet later to finalising measures to tighten a six-week lockdown in Northern Ireland.

There will be an extended period of remote learning with schools closed, while there's expected to be more rules on travel.

Legislation to make it illegal for people to leave their homes apart from a set of specific reasons will also be considered.

Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill says the situation in the North is very serious:

First Minister Arlene Foster says it is important the Executive meet again today to ensure the right decisions are made: