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Wales lifts face covering requirement in many indoor public places

The legal requirement to wear a face covering in many indoor settings in Wales came to an end on 28 February 2022.

The change will mean people will no longer…


Natural England launches new Countryside Code for land managers

With more people enjoying the outdoors than ever before, Natural England, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales, has set out new guidance for land managers to help them ensure that…


England returns to Plan A as Wales reduces self-isolation period

From today (27 January 2022), all measures under Plan B in England have been lifted “because of the success of the booster rollout”. 

Regulations on face coverings and COVID Passes…


Hybrid working in Scotland to be encouraged

The Scottish Government has advised businesses that they can prepare to resume hybrid working from Monday 31 January, in order to enable people to have a flexible return to working…


Hybrid working in Scotland and grant payments

The Scottish Government has advised businesses that they can prepare to resume hybrid working (where possible) from Monday 31 January, in order to enable people to have a flexible return…


PM’s statement heralds removal of restrictions in England (1)

  • Work from home request ends
  • No more mandated face masks
  • Self-isolation regulations to end
  • Mandatory Covid certification to end

Boris Johnson’s statement to the House of Commons on 19…


PM’s statement heralds removal of restrictions in England

  • Work from home request ends immediately
  • No more mandated face masks
  • Mandatory Covid certification to go on 27 January
  • Self-isolation regulations to end

Boris Johnson’s statement to the House…


Wales to ease restrictions over next three weeks

The First Minister has confirmed that there will be a four-stage process to easing restrictions in the region, depending on cases remaining low:

  • Saturday 15 January: numbers allowed to attend…


Questions to Government regarding support for SMEs and the hospitality sector

Answered on Tuesday 11 January 2022 by HM Treasury

Fleur Anderson MP: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of state…


Self-isolation cut to seven days in England

As coronavirus cases surge and businesses struggle to cope with the effects of staff shortages caused by the virus, self-isolation guidance is changing to help minimise disruption.

Instead of having…