What are the new lockdown restrictions in the UK?

Lockdown restrictions have begun to be eased across the UK. In Scotland and Wales four people from two different households can now meet outside. In England, the next relaxation of rules will take…

Can I meet people in lockdown areas in Wales?

People in lockdown areas in England are discouraged in the guidance from seeing people they don’t live with outside, but they won’t face fines for breaking those rules. In local lockdown areas in Wales, including Cardiff, people are not allowed to meet anyone outdoors either. Can I be fined for breaking the rules? Yes.

Can I meet up with friends during local Lockdown?

The guidance tells people under local lockdown rules they are not allowed to meet up with people they don’t live with – even if the friends they are visiting don’t live in local lockdown areas.

Can you still go to the pub in lockdown?

Yes, you can still go to the pub in most local lockdown areas. However, the rules are different in Bolton, where pubs and restaurants have been forced to close with skyrocketing infection rates. In lockdown areas, you can only go to the pub with the people in your household – not to socialise with people you don’t live with.

Are lockdowns necessary or are we going to die?

In terms of health, locked down states have nearly four times the death rate from COVID-19. The results do not prove that staying open necessarily caused the good outcomes, but should certainly lead us to question the notion that “lockdowns are necessary or else we all are going to die.”

What does Scotland’s Lockdown mean for You?

On January 4, first minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland would enter its own national lockdown. People were told they should only leave their homes for essential purposes – such as shopping, exercise, healthcare and childcare. People who can work from home must do so and non-essential retail and hospitality businesses have been told to close.

When will the lockdown easing take place in England?

The lockdown easing’s third step in England will happen by May 17 at the earliest. Indoor mixing will be allowed up to groups of six people and pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open indoors. Hotels, cinemas and other indoor venues will also reopen at this point (with the rule of six still in place).

Can you go outside with other people during the lockdown?

They will be able to go outside with members of their household while continuing to follow physical distancing guidelines. Those who live alone can meet outside with one other person from another household. Reviews of the shielding guidance are expected to be made at regular points in the coming weeks.

Could Lockdown in Leicester be extended for two weeks?

Lockdown restrictions in Leicester could be extended for two weeks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises ‘whack-a-mole’ strategy to deal with localised Covid-19 flare-ups.

How has Lockdown affected domestic violence in the UK?

The shocking report also revealed calls to a national domestic abuse helpline have also risen by 49 per cent since the restrictions were put in place. Just days after the lockdown was introduced on March 23, a mum and daughter were knifed to death before the body of a dad was found in a house fire in Hemel Hempstead.

When will restrictions on travel to the UK end?

The UK government lifted most restrictions for England on 19 July 2021, and the Scottish and Welsh governments did the same for Scotland and Wales on 8 and 9, and 7 August respectively. The Northern Ireland executive lifted most restrictions on 16 August, although some restrictions on meeting indoors at home remain in place.