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Move to Step 4 in England confirmed for 19 July

  • “Absolutely vital to proceed with caution …”
  • New guidance is published
  • ‘Gradual’ return to the office

In a press conference yesterday evening (12 July), Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed


‘COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021’ published – moving to Step 4

On 5 July, the UK government published the ‘COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021’, setting out the details of Step 4 of the COVID-19 roadmap in England. The final decision on moving…


Further support for businesses in Wales

The Welsh Government has announced further support for businesses impacted by coronavirus restrictions. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors and their supply chains who continue to be…


Pop up campsites allowed again for up to 56 days

MHCLG Secretary Robert Jenrick MP has published a Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) to support tourism in England.

In the statement, Jenrick calls on local planning authorities to take a positive…


Scottish Government looks to move to Level 0

The Scottish Government has confirmed that the whole of Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19 July if all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met.

From this…


Northern Ireland looks to relax rules on 5 July

Restrictions are currently in place across Northern Ireland. The Executive has agreed several relaxations to restrictions, including:

5 July (tbc):

  • Reopening of seated theatres, concert halls and other venues.
  • Return…


Chancellor of the Exchequer announces opening of UK Infrastructure Bank

Recently launched at its headquarters in Leeds, the UK Infrastructure Bank will be tasked with accelerating investment into “ambitious infrastructure projects, cutting emissions and levelling up every part of the…


Planning Inspectorate guidance updated

The Planning Inspectorate has updated its guidance on planning applications in response to the Government announcement regarding the delay to Step 4. The effect of the update is to say…


Tourism tax on the First Minister’s menu for Wales

The First Minister has confirmed the Welsh Government will explore the introduction of a tourism tax in Wales.

The Welsh Government has published its programme for government which includes plans…


Step 4 postponed

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson was joined by Chief Medical Officer for England, Chris Whitty, and Chief Scientific Adviser, Patrick Vallance, at a press briefing last night (14 June). 

As…