Soft play hardball

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Soft play hardball

As local authorities take on tougher coronavirus enforcement powers, they should perhaps be prepared for residents who think they’re cleverer than the law.

As local authorities take on tougher coronavirus enforcement powers, they should perhaps be prepared for residents who think they're cleverer than the law.

Health secretary Matt Hancock has promised to empower councils to close businesses that contravene COVID-19 restrictions.

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