Changes to Coronavirus restrictions

Yesterday the Prime Minister outlined new rules to stop the spread of Coronavirus, some of which come into effect this week.

• Office workers are once again being told to work from home again if possible
• The penalties for not wearing a mask or gathering in groups of more than six will increase to £200 on the first offence
• From Thursday 24 September, all pubs, bars and restaurants will be restricted to table service only. Takeaways can continue
• Also from Thursday, hospitality venues must close at 22:00 - which means shutting then, not calling for last orders
• Face coverings must be worn by taxi drivers and passengers from today
• Retail staff and customers in indoor hospitality venues will also have to wear masks from Thursday, except when seated at a table to eat or drink
• From Monday 28 September, only 15 people will be able to attend weddings and civil partnerships. Funerals can still take place with up to 30 people
• Also from 28 September, you can only play adult indoor sports in groups of six of fewer
• The planned return of spectators to sports venues will now not go ahead from 1 October