London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display will not go ahead, because of coronavirus.
Mayor Sadiq Khan told LBC Radio: "I can tell you that there will not be a fireworks New Year’s Eve this year like in previous years.
"There will be nothing going on in town.
"We simply cannot afford to have the number of people congregate on New Year’s Eve.
"What we are working on is to do something that people can enjoy in the comfort and safety of their living rooms on TV."
Exact details have not been finalised.
Khan added: "We can’t afford to lose that slot because New Year’s Eve is a really great opportunity for the rest of the world to see how wonderful our city is.
"Particularly during a recession we need to continue investment in our city and people coming to London."
