http://blogs.ft.com/westminster/2011/08/uk-riots-david-cameron-announces-his... UK riots: David Cameron announces his prescription August 11, 2011 11:50 am by Jim Pickard David Cameron is making his statement now. His main promises: * Police: Increased police presence will remain until the weekend * Army: The army will not be used to tackle rioters. But soldiers could be brought in to help the police with everyday jobs, freeing up police for b frontlineb duties * Face masks: At present people can only be asked to remove masks in certain areas and for a limited time. That will change so police can ask people to remove masks b where there is reasonable suspicion that they are related to criminal activityb . * Communication networks: They will be closed down (presumably on a localised basis) where there are suspicions that they are being used to faciliate criminal activity. * Curfew: Government will look at existing powers and whether a power of curfew should be used * Insurance: SMEs affected will not have to file insurance claims within 14 days but can now take up to 42 days * High street fund: A B#20m fund will be set up to help high streets affected * B#10m recovery scheme: This money will go towards councils to help clean up streets and improve safety * Shutters: Planning laws to be changed so shops can more easily introduce protective shutters * Gangs: Gang injunctions to be used more frequently for children and adults * Policing: More lessons will be learned from Boston, USA and Strathclyde, Scotland