lockdown restrictions ease significantly for the first time in four months. A number of rules changes have come into force from today - including the reopening of non-essential retail and hospitality.
12.04.2021 - 08:52 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Lockdown restrictions have been eased again today as step two of the government's lockdown roadmap commences.
From today, April 12, a number of businesses will be allowed to welcome back customers.
Brits will be heading to shops, salons, gyms and pools, as well as beer gardens, following the changes today.
The relaxation of the rules comes five weeks after the first step of the roadmap saw the reopening of schools and the
lockdown restrictions ease significantly for the first time in four months. A number of rules changes have come into force from today - including the reopening of non-essential retail and hospitality.
Scottish Government has published a series of rules and guidance that Scots should adhere to when visiting the pub during the coronavirus pandemic. From Monday, Scots will be able to enjoy a pint at their local beer garden as part of a series of changes being made to the lockdown.
new freedoms next week after Nicola Sturgeon confirmed lockdown will ease further as covid cases continue to fall. The First Minister announced the country will move to Level Three lockdown next Monday, leading to a raft of changes.
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Cinemas around the UK and beyond have repeatedly been forced to close their doors to business since the announcement of the first lockdown in March 2020. The pandemic threw the film industry into disarray, with major studios forced to rethink release strategies for some of its most costly and awards-friendly films.
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Pubgoers in England have been enjoying their first pints at the bar for almost four months after beer gardens welcomed back punters today.
Nicola Sturgeon today announced that the majority of school pupils will return to places of education after the Easter holiday period. Priority continues to be placed on getting kids back to school but progress is threatened when rules are breached.
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First Minister said understudy John Swinney and parliamentary business chief Graeme Day were “mortified” over lockdown breaches on the campaign trail. When leafleting during the campaign, a maximum of four people from two households are allowed to meet outdoors.Dey, who is contesting the Angus South seat for the SNP, was pictured with at least eight supporters last week.
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