SCHOOLS across the country will close this week "until further notice"
The education secretary Gavin Williamson gave his briefing to the House of Commons today saying schools in England will close their doors on Friday afternoon until further notice.
A "small number" of children of key workers, and vulnerable children, will still attend.
This follows the news schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will do the same.
More to follow
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