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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…


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…


Northern Ireland opens retail on 30 April

Northern Ireland is opening all retail from 30 April, along with self-contained accommodation – but with no household mixing or shared facilities.  Outdoor hospitality will reopen for six people from…


Scotland relaxes rules, but holiday parks don’t reopen until 26 April

Scottish FlagNew rules on travelling between council areas and people meeting outdoors have come into force as lockdown restrictions are eased in Scotland.

It is now possible to travel out of…


Welsh Government accelerates easing of restrictions

Welsh DaffodilsThe Welsh Government has announced that it will be accelerating elements of its programme to relax COVID-19 restrictions. The Welsh Government took the first step to easing restrictions on 27…


Northern Ireland holiday parks and retail open from 30 April

Northern Ireland is opening self-contained tourist accommodation from 30 April, but with no household mixing or shared facilities.  All retail will also open, as will outdoor hospitality for six people…


New Countryside Code as lockdown eases

A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the creation of the founding booklet.

With more people…


Travel to be allowed to Wales from 12 April

Self-contained tourist accommodation – including many holiday parks in Wales – reopened on 27 March. 

Following the relaxation of travel rules within the nation’s borders just before the Easter holidays,…


PM’s statement confirms step 2 of roadmap starts on 12 April

In his statement on 5 April, the Prime Minister confirmed that from Monday 12 April, England will move to step 2 of its roadmap. You can see the updates to…


Autotrader blog – NCC looks at how dealers could prepare for opening

With increasing demand at the forefront of touring caravan and motorhome dealers’ minds, it’s more important now than ever to evaluate the current market and consider how you’ll adapt and…