Home Bargains has introduced strict new rules about who can shop in stores

Last week, Swedish homeware giant IKEA confirmed plans to reopen stores in England and Ireland on June 1.

By Peter White

We may not be able to go on holiday at the minute, but that hasn't stopped many of us dreaming of what we will do once we're able to travel again.

Home Bargains is asking shoppers to only touch items they want to buy in a strict new rule.

As people around the world continue to spend time at home amid the pandemic, many of us are counting down the days until we can once again safely enjoy some simple pleasures — like getting a haircut. So we totally get why Hannah Ferrier couldn’t wait to show off the results of her latest visit to her newly reopened hairdresser.

In a bid to keep shoppers and staff as safe as possible, several supermarkets and retailers have already brought in new policies and rules.

It's crazy to think that only two months ago our consisted of things like , , and many, many tops. Having nothing to dress up for—except maybe a  or —our desire to put on an "actual" outfit largely disappeared. And though  and  have newfound meaning in our lives, there's something to be said about putting thought into what you wear in the morning.

A former B&M Bargains warehouse is to become the new home of an all-boys Jewish independent school.

This Friday sees VE Day and bank holiday Friday fall on the same day, and many shoppers will be planning trips Home Bargains and B&M to purchase essentials.

As the coronavirus lockdown continues, many people are having to make some tricky decisions about their hair.

Home Bargains has introduced new guidance for shoppers during lockdown.

Home Bargains has introduced new rules for shoppers amid the coronavirus lockdown.