Under new lockdown Level 2 restrictions, up to six people from three . What are Christmas bubbles allowed to do? This latest change signals the biggest shift in the restrictions since they first came into place in January this year. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
John Lundstram explains 'tough' Rangers Hampden aftermath as he opens up on unseen toll after final heartbreak. The number of people allowed to meet socially is being reduced from 30 to six in England, amid a rise in coronavirus cases, Large groups will be asked to sit separately, The new ban will not apply to schools, workplaces or Covid-secure weddings, funerals and organised team sports, It will be enforced through a 100 fine if people fail to comply, doubling on each offence up to a maximum of 3,200. This was followed by the reopening of outdoor beer gardens, outdoor dining, and services including hairdressers on April 12. During Tuesday's coronavirus briefing, Nicola Sturgeon admitted she felt 'emotional' as she announced that people could now hug each other from Monday, May 17.
Covid in Scotland: What level is your area in? - BBC News Its different again in Scotland where outdoor hospitality has opened, while indoor restaurants, cafes and pubs will be able to reopen on July 15. This applies to both private domestic settings and in hospitality settings (so you can go to the pub in a group of six). GoodTo is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. There will be a 400-person limit for indoor events, 1,000 for outdoor standing events and 2,000 for outdoor seated events. The First Minister urged people to be careful over who they choose to have physical contact with - and hugging loved ones who are vulnerable 'still carries risk'. Even when the rules on meeting up with others indoors are lifted on May 17, there are still going to be some restrictions in place. A maximum of six people from two households can meet in public indoor spaces, such as pubs, restaurants and cafes, with children under the age of 12 from those two households not counting. Restrictions are due to be relaxed on 26 July (subject to approval on 22 July). Weekly quiz: Which house are Harry and Meghan vacating? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Body found in search for missing Scots man Matthew Cosgrove. More parts of south-east and eastern England will be placed in tier four from 00:01 GMT on Saturday 26 December. People caught flouting the rules could be slapped with a 100 fine each, which can be doubled for each recurring offence, up to 3,200. However, there are some slight differences - alcohol may be sold with food indoors, while pubs that do not sell food will only be permitted to open outdoors. Four people for every 170-119 square feet. The difference is how many. Social gatherings of more than six people indoors and outdoors are banned in England - under the so-called rule of six. Obstetrician Paul Holmes, who is normally based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert, has spent the last three weeks helping women and babies affected by disaster. The rules actually said "do not stay overnight", but that "if necessary, you can stay in private rented accommodation with members of your household, or your Christmas bubble". Other high-risk activities include attending a large religious service, working out at the gym, eating at a buffet, and attending a concert - which is still banned in the UK. These are the rules if you're meeting indoors, such as in a pub or restaurant: Scotland : 8 peoplefrom three different households, Northern Ireland : 6 people from two households, Wales : 4 households canform an "extended household", Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter. Scotland; Northern Ireland; Media; . In Wales, six people are allowed indoors and 30 people outdoors. Something went wrong, please try again later. Wales allows you to meet in groups of any size, but from up to two households. Correction: A previous version of this piece said government rules allowed people to stay overnight with someone else if absolutely necessary. While there are no plans to close pubs and restaurants, it will mean new limits on how many people can socialise at once. Whats different this time is that everyone in a group entering a pub and restaurant will have to scan a QR code or leave their contact details. In certain circumstances, more than six people or two households can gather together.
This decision,the Government explains, provides greater flexibility, recognising the different situations faced by families and individuals. Read about our approach to external linking. As of May 17 2021, 30 people from multiple households can meet outside in a public or private space. Large families (who live at the same address) and support bubbles will be exempt from the new regulations, as will gatherings of more than six people for work or education purposes. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Outdoors, the limit is 12 people from different . As always you can unsubscribe at any time.
What are the rules for pubs, restaurants, festivals and gigs? 2023 BBC. Overnight stays were also given the green light, with physical distancing no longer necessary allowing friends and family to hug each other. Heres how it works. if organising an activity, you should carry out a Covid-19 risk assessment to identify actions which could minimise the risk of transmission. If advice from the UK's Chief Medical Officers suggests it's safe to do so, other social distancing restrictions - such as wearing masks and keeping a 2-metre distance - could be scrapped or limited. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In Scotland the advice is slightly different. Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. if the vehicle is your responsibility, clean the door handles and other areas that people touch. In Wales, six people from six households can meet at hospitality venues to eat and drink indoors. Heres all you need to know before your next visit to the pub. The midfielder was left gutted after defeat to Celtic at the national stadium in the League Cup showdown. Amazon Fire TV Stick warning as tech giant issues serious alert to users. You can dine with up to six people from different households indoors. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 485 fines of 800 were handed out for people going to gatherings of more than 15 people. video. Up to 30 people can attend a wedding, reception, wake, funeral or similar significant life event, including bar mitzvahs and christening - regardless of whether they take place indoors or outside. Wales and Northern Ireland are not changing their rules. You can have up to eight people in a Houseparty chat room. Actor Tom Sizemore dies peacefully in his sleep, aged 61, Saving Private Ryan star passes away following a career tarnished by scandals, weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm, Lanterns lit in memory of tragic Scots girl, 5, seen from plane by family flying home. These groups can also stay overnight with each other (opens in new tab), opening up the potential for holidays and trips away. In Scotland you can meet up to 15 people from five different households, and in Northern Ireland you can meet up to 30. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web She said that the Covid-19 laws would be utilised "more quickly" as officers have had to break up parties. Under step three, as confirmed by Boris Johnson in a press conference on Monday 10 May, pubs and restaurants can finally serve customers indoors. Rules are still in place around how many people you can meet at once, and where you can meet them. Gillian Rooney, 43, says she was eviced from her home in February 2020 after running up rent arrears. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. England are limiting social gatherings to six people, Breaking these rules is considered illegal. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. If you are seated indoors you must stay in groups of up to two households, with support bubbles counting as one household. Scottish island communities will move to level 1 restrictions, while Moray - which has a higher level of cases - will remain at Level 3. People who do not live together, or are not in bubbles, should remain socially distanced, 2m (6ft) apart. Likewise, there's no law requiring club- and festival-goers to show their pass, if they choose not to. How have your Christmas plans been affected? Nicola Sturgeon was 'emotional' as she announced that it will no longer be necessary to maintain physical distance when meeting indoors.
Covid in Scotland: Your questions answered on Christmas rules In contrast, if you are eating outdoors, you can do so.
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How many people can meet indoors in Scotland as lockdown rules change Visit our corporate site. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. This new measure is in response to the rising coronavirus cases across the UK. At the moment, up to six people from different households can meet indoors at pubs, cafes and restaurants. As well as changes to the social restrictions, we're seeing certain social distancing rules scrapped - such as the guidance on hugging (opens in new tab) - and even lifting of the lockdown travel rules (opens in new tab). If possible, people will be asked to move outdoors where there is more space so the virus can't spread as easily. But social distancing is here to stay for the foreseeable future. From July 10, groups of up to 15 people outdoors, from up to five different households - including your own household - are allowed to meet up. You can no longer meet other households indoors and everyone else must be met outside. Fines of up to 10,000 for those who fail to self-isolate have already been introduced. It was here that Grace caught the bug for journalism, after becoming involved in the universitys student newspaper and radio station. Children below the age of 12 do not count in the six people. Shopping, grabbing takeaway from a restaurant, filling up at a petrol station, playing tennis, and going camping pose low infection risks, according to the list. ': Messages reveal frantic hours after Hancock affair story breaks, My dream home has more than 100 safety issues - how is this allowed to happen after Grenfell? Speaking the day before the Prime Ministers announcement, Cabinet Minister Michael Gove told the BBCsAndrew Marr Show: Without prejudice to a broader review of social distancing, it is the case that friendly contact, intimate contact, between friends and family is something we want to see restored.. A Place In The Sun host Jean Johansson's comment leaves couple in tears. Eight people from three households can meet in an indoor public setting, like a pub or restaurant, and six people from three households can meet in each other's homes. In Northern Ireland, no households are allowed to mix indoors and no more than six people from two households can meet outdoors. In Scotland, travel to and from other parts of the UK will not be allowed over the festive period. The situation in Northern Ireland is a little different. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The Wimbledon tennis tournament, which was cancelled last year due to Covid-19, is just one of the many sporting events organisers have confirmed for later this year. Lee Johnson on emotional final Ron Gordon chat as Hibs boss targets lasting Easter Road 'legacy'.