The Standard30 Marras 2020

Is a scotch egg a 'substantial meal'? 24-hour Christmas shopping, & Rita Ora's 'rule breaking' birthday party

A Scotch egg may amount to a “substantial meal” so ordering one in a pub or restaurant could entitle people to drink alcohol under Covid-19 rules. Environment Secretary George Eustice has said provided it was served as part of table service, he believes it would meet the criteria to be allowed to drink alcohol in pubs or restaurants in Tier 2. But our deputy political editor, Nicholas Cecil says Downing Street doesn't seem so certain. Meanwhile, he also tells us why the latest figures for coronavirus infection in London appear to how the city's heading in the right direction.

Also, shops could stay open 24 hours a day in the run-up to Christmas in a Government bid to boost England’s ailing high street. We speak to the CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association, Andrew Goodacre, who says even though smaller stores don't have the resources to stay open all night, extra hours might help some of them get through 'the most important December ever'.

And, Rita Ora has apologised for “breaking the rules” to attend a “small gathering with some friends” to celebrate her 30th birthday. The pop star reportedly held a private event at Casa Cruz restaurant in Notting Hill, west London, on Saturday. The Evening Standard's Lizzie Edmonds says Rita's also volunteered to pay the maximum possible fine for breaking lockdown rules, despite not being charged with anything.

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