Betting stores in parts of England, including London, have been forced to close again just days before Christmas.

Betting shops in London and its surrounding areas have been forced to close due to another COVID-19 lockdown order. (Image: Burnham-on-Sea.com)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his latest “stay-at-home alert” on Saturday, three days after vowing not to cancel Christmas.

The mandate means all non-essential businesses in London its surrounding areas closed on Sunday. Residents have also been told that they’ll no longer be able to spend Christmas with anyone from outside their home.