The Prime Minister has this evening announced that from 17th May, we will be able to move into Step 3 of the Government’s Roadmap out of restrictions.
From Monday 17th May:
- You can meet friends and family indoors - subject to Rule of Six or two households. Outdoor gathering limits of 30 people
- Pubs, restaurants and cafes can reopen for indoor service
- Organised indoor sport will be able to take place, including gym classes
- Hotels and other accommodation will reopen for guests
- Sports stadiums will be allowed crowds, subject to capacity limits
- Capacity limits on funerals will no longer be capped at 30, but by how many the Covid-secure venue can safely accommodate. Weddings and other life events such as wakes, christenings and bar mitzvahs will have their capacities increased to 30 people
- All higher education students will be able to access in-person teaching
- The ban on international travel lifted and people will be able to travel to green list countries
- Pupils will no longer be advised to wear face coverings in schools and colleges
Further information can be found here.
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