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...
The guidance has been updated with some information for Step 3 (now confirmed for 17 May onwards) of the roadmap and contains steps to protect yourself, your staff and your customers during coronavirus. In addition to the information below, business should make sure that they are familiar with the UK government guidance. Following the move...
The guidance on Test and Trace requirements for businesses has been updated to include further detail related to the move to Step 3. See below for more information. Hospitality businesses in scope (which need to make all reasonable efforts to refuse entry to people who do not provide their details): restaurants, including restaurants and dining...
The Working safely during Coronavirus Guidance for restaurants and pubs has been updated ahead of Step 3 on 17 May. The main updates are to confirm what was already expected, namely that in being able to serve customers inside: Customers will have to be seated hand have table service in premises licensed to sell alcohol...
The visitor economy section of the Working safely during Coronavirus guidance has been updated to reflect step 3 (now confirmed as 17 May) of the roadmap. In Step 3, the following measures will apply: Visitor attractions and recreational venues can open both indoor and outdoor areas. This includes: Games and recreation facilities, such as bowling...