COVID-19 Information

Transport Use DfT has released the transport data from this first day of Step 2. While this shows that there has been an uplift in the number of people travelling as a result of the easing of restrictions, there is…

Impact Of Coronavirus on Tourism Businesses The GDP figures out today show the severe impact that coronavirus is still having on the UK tourism industry compared with other sectors of the economy. The figures show that, compared to February 2020:…

Updated Reopening Guidance The guidance on which businesses can reopen has been updated for Step 2. There is nothing new in this but it is good to bookmark this guidance document as a reference for the next five weeks. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships…

Global Travel Taskforce Report The GTTF report has been published which provides more detail than this morning’s press release. The recommendations of the report are broken down into four sections. 1. Progressing a risk-based reopening of international travel, making use…

Green: Arrivals will need to take a pre-departure test as well as a PCR test on or before day 2 of their arrival back into the UK but will not need to quarantine on return (unless they receive a positive result)…

Primary Guidance for Restaurants, Pubs, Bars and Takeaway Services Updated The Working Safely During Coronavirus guidance for restaurants, pubs, bars and take-aways has been updated to provide more detail on taking payments. For premises that sell alcohol, there is a…

New Events Guidance DCMS has published new events guidance that includes Step 2 and Step 3.   At Step 2 An event can take place if all three of the following conditions are met: The event takes place outdoors  Attendees…

Confirmation of Step 2 As you will all be aware from yesterday’s announcement, Step 2 starting on 12th April has been confirmed with no changes to the relaxation of restrictions that were announced in the Roadmap. One good rule of…

Embargoed until 00.01 – Wednesday, March 31, 2021 SUPPORT AND VISIT YOUR MUCH-LOVED ATTRACTIONS WHEN YOU CAN   - The 2020 annual Visitor figures are evidence that Attractions need continued support from the public and Government in 2021 -  …

Guidance for Step 1b The Cabinet Office has produced the full guidance for Step 1b of the Roadmap which came into effect today. The key rules are: People can meet outdoors either in a group of 6 (from any number…