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England moves to Step Three of roadmap on 17 May

Yesterday afternoon (10 May) the Prime Minister held a press briefing confirming England will move to Step 3 on 17 May. He outlined the measures that will change from that…


Northern Ireland: update as at 30 April

The current coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland are law (through regulation) which everyone is legally required to comply with. These regulations will next be reviewed on Thursday 13 May 2021.


Scotland unlocks from 26 April

The Scottish Government has confirmed that from Monday 26 April, Scotland will enter level 3 lockdown.

The following can now open:

  • Hospitality venues such as cafés, pubs and restaurants
  • Tourist…


Wales brings forward relaxation of measures to 3 May

The Welsh Government has confirmed further relaxations will be brought forward from 17 May to Monday 3 May.  This means Wales will have completed the move to Alert Level 3…


Minister urges LAs to be proportionate and consistent as hospitality reopens

A letter from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, to local authorities (LAs) on 15 April explains how they should apply measures for reopening…


Northern Ireland holiday parks and retail open from 30 April

Northern Ireland is opening self-contained tourist accommodation from 30 April, but with no household mixing or shared facilities.  All retail will also open, as will outdoor hospitality for six people…


Welsh Government accelerates easing of restrictions

Welsh DaffodilsThe Welsh Government has announced that it will be accelerating elements of its programme to relax COVID-19 restrictions. The Welsh Government took the first step to easing restrictions on 27…


Scotland relaxes rules, but holiday parks don’t reopen until 26 April

Scottish FlagNew rules on travelling between council areas and people meeting outdoors have come into force as lockdown restrictions are eased in Scotland.

It is now possible to travel out of…


Northern Ireland opens retail on 30 April

Northern Ireland is opening all retail from 30 April, along with self-contained accommodation – but with no household mixing or shared facilities.  Outdoor hospitality will reopen for six people from…


New Countryside Code as lockdown eases

A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the creation of the founding booklet.

With more people…