Police explain how shoppers will be fined for not wearing face masks in stores
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that from July 24, all shoppers in England will be required by law to wear a face mask.Anybody caught not wearing a mask will face a £100 fine.The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) has said it will only intervene as a "last resort" when it comes to enforcing the new guidelines.But while the consequences of not wearing a face covering in shops have been made clear, there has been some confusion surrounding who will police the rules, and how exactly they will be enforced.Addressing this, Martin Hewitt, chair of the NPCC, said: "While we were unaware that the announcement was to be made last night, we have the time to work closely with the Home Office, retailers and trade bodies on the