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VisitEngland has published the results of wave 30 of its consumer sentiment tracker, which is based on fieldwork conducted between 4-9 May among a nationally representative sample of adults. The accommodation types most likely to be used on overnight trips this spring are ‘camping/caravan’ (41%) in the top spot, followed by private home’ (38%) ‘commercial...

DCMS and DoH have produced guidance on the application of Test and Trace to outdoor events in England: Many outdoor events are not currently included in the scope of the Collection of Contact Details Regulations (Test & Trace), unless taking place at a venue specifically listed in the Regulations, and as such are not required to display an official NHS QR code or ask customers and visitors for their...

The First Minister has confirmed that most of Scotland will move down from Level Three to Level Two and that from 17 May: Up to six people from three households will be able to meet in each other’s homes or gardens without physical distancing Up to six people from three households will be able to...

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 date and also said that, subject to the impact of these relaxations on the data, we are on track to move to Step 4 on...

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 accommodation including holiday parks Non-essential retail outlets e.g. dealerships and close contact services Indoor attractions and public buildings such as galleries, museums and libraries In addition:...

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 outdoor hospitality safely. The letter clarifies that: “To support these businesses to reopen safely, the government legislated to enable them to set up outdoor shelters...

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 from two households.  There will be no curfew on takeaways and while gyms, swimming pools and indoor exercise facilities can open, it will be for...

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 enjoying the outdoors than ever before, the code has been revised to help people enjoy countryside in a safe and respectful way. This update –...

Self-contained tourist accommodation – including many holiday parks in Wales – reopened on 27 March.  Following the relaxation of travel rules within the nation’s borders just before the Easter holidays, travel between Wales and the rest of the UK and Ireland will now be allowed from 12 April.  NB this is dependent on what the...

In his statement on 5 April, the Prime Minister confirmed that from Monday 12 April, England will move to step 2 of its roadmap. You can see the updates to guidance on (COVID-19) Coronavirus restrictions: what you can and cannot do (England) here. COVID-19 restrictions that will be eased from 12 April include: Self-contained accommodation...