Scotland is set to introduce vaccine passports from 1 October 2021 for certain settings, including nightclubs; the Scottish government has outlined the criteria by which they will define nightclubs for vaccine passport use, and introduced a ‘grace period’. People going to nightclubs and many other large events will need proof they have had two doses of the vaccine. ...
The Welsh Government has commissioned Strategic Research & Insight (SRI), an independent Cardiff-based research agency to interview stakeholders to explore establishing a statutory registration or licensing scheme for holiday accommodation operators in Wales. SRI will be speaking to stakeholders in Welsh Government, local authorities and trade associations in Wales, as well as researching best practice...
Yesterday (3 Aug 2021) Scotland’s First Minister confirmed that Scotland is to ‘move beyond level 0’, although ‘some protective measures will stay in place’. The legal requirement for physical distancing and limits on gatherings will be removed on 9 August when all venues across Scotland are able to re-open. Some protective measures will stay in...
Test and Trace: The Test and Trace guidance has been updated in line with the move to Step 4 (England) including the removal of the requirement for businesses to display and use the NHS QR codes. Although it is no longer a legal requirement for venues to display an NHS QR code or request that...
The government’s guidance reflecting the change to Step 4 in England – the so-called ‘Freedom Day’ – has been updated on the following subjects: How to stay safe and prevent the spread of coronavirus Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS test and trace Safer travel guidance for passengers who are walking,...
Restrictions currently remain in place across Northern Ireland. The Executive has agreed several relaxations to restrictions, including: From 26 July (tbc): Up to 10 people from no more than 3 households allowed to meet in a private dwelling and stay overnight 15 people allowed to meet in a private garden End of household bubbles Legal requirement for...
The new Health Secretary Sajid Javid has today (6 July) told MPs that: From 16 August, anyone who is a close contact of a positive case will no longer have to self-isolate if they have been fully vaccinated. If someone has had their second dose just before or after 16 August, they will have to wait...
The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation on calorie labelling for food and drink served outside of the home. Detail: From September to December 2018, the government consulted on requiring businesses in the out-of-home sector, for example, restaurants, cafes and takeaways, to display calorie information on the food and drink they sell. The...
The Government has published posters that explain the main rules and restrictions associated with the move to Step 3 (England) on 17 May 2021. These posters are an excellent resource for making sure staff and customers are aware of the rules – they can also be added to websites or attached to booking confirmations so...
The guidance for guest accommodation has been updated to take account of the recently announced changes to restrictions for Step 3 of the roadmap, which come into effect in England from 17 May 2021. You can access the ‘working safely’ guidance for guest accommodation here. The Cabinet Office’s COVID-19 Response – Spring 2021 document explains how the...