11 May What’s changing on 17th may?
If the government meets its targets for reducing Covid, it’s planned that:
- People can meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors
- Six people or two households can meet indoors
- Domestic overnight stays allowed with people not in your household or bubble
- Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues can seat customers indoors
- Up to 30 people can attend weddings and more than 30 can attend funerals
- Remaining outdoor entertainment, such as outdoor theatres and cinemas can open
- Indoor entertainment such as museums, theatres and cinemas can open
- Performances and large events can restart, with limits on audience numbers
- Hotels, hostels and B&Bs can reopen
- Holidays abroad may be allowed
- Adult indoor group sports and exercise classes can restart
- Advice on social distancing between friends and family, including hugging, will be updated (but may not come into effect at this point)
