here"So these rules will be enforced by tighter penalties."He referenced the earlier measure to fine people up to £10,000 for the failure to self-isolate which he said would now be applied to businesses which break the rules.The penalty for failing to wear a mask when required has been doubled to £200 for a first offence.He went on: "We will provide the police (and) the local authorities with the extra funding they need, a greater police presence on our streets and the option to draw military support where required to free up the police."The announcement may well rise eye-brows among senior police officers in Greater Manchester whose officers are already struggling to cope..
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