The guidance to employers has been updated to reflect the recent change in policy regarding the need to take PCR tests if you test positive using a lateral from test. The new guidance is: If any of your workers get a positive rapid lateral flow test result but do not have any of the main...
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Plan B to continue in England
In a statement to the House of Commons, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Cabinet agreed to stick with Plan B measures for another three weeks, with a further review before their expiration on 26 January 2022. The BBC reports that Boris Johnson has said he hopes England can “ride out” the current wave of...
Wales remains at Alert Level 2
At their latest review on 6 January 2022, the Welsh Government decided that the country will stay at Alert Level 2. This means that people in Wales must: Wear a face covering (unless there is a reasonable excuse not to wear one) in all indoor public places, including when not seated in a pub, café...
New restrictions for Northern Ireland come into force after Christmas
Stormont ministers have decided that from 27 December hospitality venues in Northern Ireland must only offer table service and no more than six people will be allowed to sit together at a table. Nightclubs will close from 06:00 GMT on 26 December, there will be a ban on dancing and face masks must be worn in...
New restrictions and support package for Scotland
The Scottish First Minister has announced a series of new measures to slow the spread of Omicron. From 05:00 on 26 December, attendance at large events will be limited – to 100 people for indoor standing events, to 200 people for indoor seated events, and to 500 people for all outdoor events seated or standing....
New restrictions to come in in Wales after Christmas
The Welsh Government is issuing strong guidance to support people across Wales through the Christmas period. Wales is to introduce new restrictions, including for businesses and services, from 27 December. This will include rules on social distancing in offices and putting extra measures in place to protect customers and staff, such as one-way systems and...
Relaxation to planning for marquees and gazebos
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that measures originally introduced during the pandemic will now be made permanent following public consultation. Pubs, cafes and restaurants will now be able to install marquees/gazebos on their own land without planning permission, helping them to better make use of their outside space all year...
Updated guidance regarding workers checking Covid Passes
An updated version of the guidance for employers and for workers in the security industry has been published. This contains important Q&As on situations where staff are required to ask customers for their Covid Pass or proof of vaccination. The guidance is that any staff member can check a Covid Pass or proof of vaccination,...
New legislation to improve air quality, tackle waste and increase recycling now in force
Legislation to protect and enhance the environment has now passed into UK law. Through the new Environment Act, Government aims to “clean up the country’s air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of resources”. It hopes to incentivise people to recycle more and encourage businesses to create sustainable packaging. These...
Scottish Government and vaccine passports
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. ...