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VisitEngland Domestic Consumer Sentiment Tracker – caravanning in top spot

VisitEngland has published the results of wave 30 of its consumer sentiment tracker, which is based on fieldwork conducted between 4-9 May among a nationally representative sample of adults.

The…


VisitEngland Domestic Consumer Sentiment Tracker – caravanning in top spot (1)

VisitEngland has published the results of wave 30 of its consumer sentiment tracker, which is based on fieldwork conducted between 4-9 May among a nationally representative sample of adults.

The…


Test and Trace – outdoor events and eat-in hospitality venues

DCMS and DoH have produced guidance on the application of Test and Trace to outdoor events in England:

  • Many outdoor events are not currently included in the scope of the…


The Queen’s Speech – planning reforms and moves to net zero emissions

In a speech in the House of Lords, Her Majesty The Queen highlighted 30 laws that ministers intend to pass in the coming year. (This includes a number of bills…


Changes to restrictions in Scotland

The First Minister has confirmed that most of Scotland will move down from Level Three to Level Two and that from 17 May:

  • Up to six people from three households…


England moves to Step Three of roadmap on 17 May

Yesterday afternoon (10 May) the Prime Minister held a press briefing confirming England will move to Step 3 on 17 May. He outlined the measures that will change from that…


Northern Ireland: update as at 30 April

The current coronavirus restrictions in Northern Ireland are law (through regulation) which everyone is legally required to comply with. These regulations will next be reviewed on Thursday 13 May 2021.


Scotland unlocks from 26 April

The Scottish Government has confirmed that from Monday 26 April, Scotland will enter level 3 lockdown.

The following can now open:

  • Hospitality venues such as cafés, pubs and restaurants
  • Tourist…


Wales brings forward relaxation of measures to 3 May

The Welsh Government has confirmed further relaxations will be brought forward from 17 May to Monday 3 May.  This means Wales will have completed the move to Alert Level 3…


Minister urges LAs to be proportionate and consistent as hospitality reopens

A letter from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick, to local authorities (LAs) on 15 April explains how they should apply measures for reopening…