We move into the new Tier 2 restrictions today – Wednesday, 2 December.

We know there is a lot to take in with what can open, where you can go, who you can see etc.

We’ve broken this down below. For more detailed information, visit the GOV.UK website.

Meeting friends and family

No mixing of households indoors, apart from support bubbles (see GOV.UK for information on support bubbles). Maximum of six outdoors.

Bars, pubs and restaurants

Pubs and bars must close, unless operating as restaurants. Hospitality venues can only serve alcohol with substantial meals. Venues must stop taking orders at 10pm and must close by 11pm.

Overnight stays

Permitted with household or support bubble.

Residential care

COVID-secure arrangements such as substantial screens, visiting pods, and window visits. Outdoor/airtight visits only (rollout of rapid testing will enable indoor visits including contact).

Weddings and funerals

15 guests for weddings, civil partnerships, wedding receptions and wakes; 30 for funerals.

Education

Early year settings, schools, colleges and universities open. Childcare, other supervised activities for children and childcare bubbles permitted.

Work and business

Everyone who can work from home should do so.

Places of worship

Open, but cannot interact with anyone outside household or support bubble.

Travelling

Reduce the number of journeys you make and walk or cycle if possible. Avoid busy times and routes on public transport. Avoid car sharing with those outside of your household or support bubble. Avoid travelling outside your area, or entering a Tier 3 area, other than where necessary such as for work or education. Further exemptions apply.

Exercise

Classes and organised adult sport can take place outdoors, but cannot take place indoors if there is any interaction between people from different households. Organised activities for elite athletes, under 18s and disabled people can continue.

Large events

Sport, live performances and business meetings limited to 50% capacity or 2,000 people outdoors (whichever is lower) and 50% capacity or 1,000 people indoors (whichever is lower).

Summary of other services that are open

• indoor leisure
• retail
• accommodation
• personal care
• entertainment

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