Lifting restrictions

Most legal restrictions to control COVID-19 will be lifted at step 4. This means that when step 4 takes place:

  1. You will not need to stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with. There will also be no limits on the number of people you can meet.
  2. However, to minimise risk at a time of high prevalence, you should limit the close contact you have with those you do not usually live with and increase close contact gradually. This includes minimising the number, proximity and duration of social contacts.
  3. Meet outdoors where possible and let fresh air into homes or other enclosed spaces.
  4. The Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can. However, the Government expects and recommends a gradual return over the summer.
  5. The requirement to wear face coverings in law will be lifted. However, the Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.
  6. There will no longer be limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships, funerals and other life events (including receptions and celebrations). There will be no requirement for table service at life events, or restrictions on singing or dancing. You should follow guidance for weddings and funerals to reduce risk and protect yourself and others.
  7. There will no longer be restrictions on group sizes for attending communal worship.

COVID-19 has not gone away, so it’s important to remember the actions you can take to keep yourself and others safe. Everybody needs to continue to act carefully and remain cautious.

 

Businesses and venues

All remaining closed businesses and venues such as nightclubs and adult entertainment venues will be able to reopen.

All capacity limits at sporting, entertainment, or business events will be lifted.

Hospitality venues such as pubs, restaurants and bars will no longer be required to provide table service or follow other social distancing rules.

All businesses should follow the principles set out in the working safely guidance. Whilst the Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can, the Government would expect and recommend a gradual return over the summer.

Employers will still have a legal duty to manage risks to those affected by their business. The way to do this is to carry out a health and safety risk assessment, including the risk of COVID-19, and to take reasonable steps to mitigate the risks you identify. Working Safely guidance sets out a range of mitigations employers should consider including:

  1. cleaning surfaces that people touch regularly.
  2. identifying poorly ventilated areas in the venue and taking steps to improve air flow.
  3. ensuring that staff and customers who are unwell do not attend the workplace or venue.
  4. communicating to staff and customers the measures you have put in place.

 

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